Group Actions

Question 1

Answer 1

Circulate The Ball

To move the ball around the field, usually by passing it between teammates, to maintain possession, create space, and search for an opening in the opposition’s defense.

Question 2

Answer 2

Shift The Defense

To move the ball quickly from one side of the field to the other, forcing the defending team to adjust their position.

Question 3

Answer 3

Stretch The Opposition

To spread the defending team out by moving the ball quickly and using wide areas of the pitch.

Question 4

Answer 4

Create Options

To make yourself available to receive the ball or make a play, either by moving into space, providing passing lanes, or drawing defenders away.

Question 5

Answer 5

Rotate

To change positions with a teammate, often in attack or midfield, to create confusion for the defense and open up space.

Question 6

Answer 6

Drag (someone) Out Of Position

To move in a way that forces an opponent to follow you, taking them away from their original defensive role or area.

Question 7

Answer 7

Pin (someone)

To keep an opposing player in a specific position, usually by staying close to them or blocking their movement.

Question 8

Answer 8

Hold It Up

To control the ball, typically in an attacking position, to give teammates time to support the play.

Question 9

Answer 9

Create Space

To move in a way that opens up room for yourself or a teammate.

Question 10

Answer 10

Spread Out

To position yourself and your teammates further apart across the pitch, creating more space.

Question 11

Answer 11

Get Compact

To position your players close together, usually in defense, to make it harder for the opposition to find space.

Question 12

Answer 12

Create An Overload

To position more players in one area of the pitch than the opposition can cover, typically to outnumber them and gain an advantage.