MODULE 4.03 The stages of playing / TRIANGULATION-CREATION OF SPACES EXCEED LINES

Question 1

What is the Concept of Triangulation?

Answer 1

• In order to obtain the desired triangulation, we need a way of positioning

ourselves on the field and thus encouraging diagonal passes that enable us to exceed lines.

• The 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 system allows players to effectively position themselves

around the player in possession of the ball, allowing for the possibility of triangulation.

• In order to develop and optimize triangulation, support is essential to avoid fixed

positions among the players. Therefore, players feel motivated to constantly move,

create spaces, disorient the opponent, and organize themselves,

which gives meaning to the position game.

MoveCreateDisorientOrganise

Question 2

What is one objective creation of spaces?

Answer 2

When the objective is to attract the opponent, we are witnessing the creation of spaces.

If the team’s objective is to reach zones C and D through the right lane,

they can attract the opponent by changing passes to the left lane to attract

the opponent’s attention there instead, leaving the far lane unprotected.

It is necessary to make it clear that when you start to change passes,

the objective is not only to attract the opponent, because if you are

able to approach the opponent’s goal through that lane then you should

take advantage of it. In other words, the best way to attract the opponent

is to try to advance through one lane. If this is not possible, passes can be

repeated if necessary to attract more opponents, and then quickly move on to other lanes.

Question 3

What is a “false 9” position?

Answer 3

• The player leaves the central zone, attracting one of the opponents

near midfield (or not, and receiving on his/her own), while the wings move

from outside to inside at maximum speed and occupying the new space created.

• The concept of mobility is crucial in order to avoid static positions;

constantly losing markers either to create or occupy spaces.

This is why the terms 4-4-3 or 3-4-3, which are fixed systems, are used to

develop a play. In reality, however, the system involves high variability,

and it is the players, organized around the ball, who

define the way they play with their movements on the playing field and by creating space.

Question 4

In order for the idea of disrupting the opponent to be effective,

what should happen from the start of the game?

Answer 4

• A greater number of players must be present within zones A and B of the field

in which the ball is located; that is, what we call “numerical superiority”.

• Achieving short passes and a greater number of players located near the

ball will allow for control of the ball and the situation, in order to reach the

zones of the opposing field (zones C and D), close to the opposing team’s area.

• At the same time, the change of pace of the ball is key in order to advance

in the specific zone, as the intensity at which the ball moves will lead to gaining

spaces, and thus, exceeding 1 vs 1 in a qualitative manner.

• Along with losing your marker, forward/vertical passes (Looking far) in the space will bring the

team closer to its main objective, which is to score a goal.

Question 5

How important is “ball recovery”.

Answer 5

• It is vital for players to keep in mind that when it comes to losing possession

of the ball, it must be recovered as quickly as possible, meaning that the

entire team is trying to recover the ball and the forwards will be the first to do so.

• Possible counter-offensive scenarios or adverse situations of the opposing

team will therefore be avoided, which, in the event of an incorrect arrangement

of players in the space, will increase the probability of finishing the play near

our goal and will increase the possibility of scoring a goal.

• The quicker the ball is recovered, the greater the chance of continuing in the definition zone.

A high blocking move and players working together will lead to ball recovery

as soon as possible, which will optimize the rearrangement and positioning

of the team according to the same objective:

To gain possession of the ball

again to enjoy the game and score goals.

Question 6

What is the ball is lost what should happen?

Answer 6

• When the ball is lost, the sense of team must be kept intact, and the goal is

to recover the ball. That is, it will be necessary to put pressure on the player

closest to you; not only the player who loses the ball, but also the teammates who

are closer to the zone.

• On the other hand, distant players are placed in an intermediate position,

to avoid “man-to-man” marking. A player in an intermediate position must be

able to cover a pass line and/or be aware of two players who, in the event of

one of them reaching the ball, could be pressured at the last moment when

making contact with the ball.

• At the same time, if the ball is lost in a zone close to the opposing team’s goal,

then distant players (i.e. defenders) should be constantly vigilant in order to act

quickly if necessary.

Question 7

What is the concept of “offensive vigilance”.

Answer 7

In the event of a sudden loss of possession, this transition does not lead to

an incorrect arrangement in a certain space.

Question 8

What are the aspects of recovery for our goalkeeper?

Answer 8

• In addition to the distance between teammates, the goalkeeper must

have good footwork, and above all play forward, i.e. closer to the central backs,

thus shrinking the space between him/her and the defensive players.

• Vigilance as an element of recovery is also important for the goalkeeper, who must foresee

potential long passes from the opposing team, and think ahead in order to overcome these

situations and start again with possession of the ball.

Sweeper Keeper

Question 9

What are different elements to take into account regarding

the defensive organization?

Answer 9

• Attempt to recover the ball immediately upon its loss, discouraging connections

from the opponent’s space to the spot where it was lost.

Block passing lines

• Prevent the opposing team from achieving successful offensive positions.

Stop them playing forward

• Prevent the first group of offensive players from succeeding, especially near spaces close to the longitudinal axis.
• Override the immediate possibilities for the opposing team to make progress, by relentlessly pursuing the player with the ball and the potential receivers.

Close, Cover, Control, Compact

• Immediate willingness to change roles.

Different playing positions

• Willingness to carry out man-to-man and zonal pressure in a sustained and systematic manner. The “Desire for the ball” is what drives us.
• Responsibility, becoming aware that if a player is overwhelmed, he/she affects the rest of his/her teammates.

Empathy and affirmation

• Mastery of variables of pursuit in all specific positions.
• Solidarity, feeling of constant defensive help.
• Awareness of defense as a collective activity.
• Mastery of deterrent trajectories when sprinting in pursuit of an opponent.

Arcing, diagonal or straight runs

• Assessment of the defensive depth, taking the longitudinal axis of the field

as a reference for consolidation.

• Blocking opponents who make it past the last defensive line

Question 10

What are several key aspects that interact when not in

possession of the ball, as well in possession?

Answer 10

1. Teach to observe
2. To orient/position oneself well and to locate oneself in an optimal position.

Question 11

What is teach to observe mean?

Answer 11

Observing allows us to anticipate, that is, to be informed beforehand about

what our teammates and opponents are doing. This makes it possible to

anticipate unforeseen actions and thus avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Question 12

The collective direction: what direction do we want the different playing situations

that occur in the game to take, in relation to the concepts of space and time?

Answer 12

• Positions: each player should adapt the position and attitude of his/her body

according to the location of the ball, teammates and opponents, in order to

better see and understand everything that happens.

Question 13

The player’s direction: where does he/she intend to go, what positional

information does this offer, and why communicate with him/her?

Answer 13

• Direction: the direction we give to our playing style in relation to each

game situation and the spaces to create, occupy and take advantage of;

with the purpose of creating a certain superiority.

Question 14

What are the functions in the recovery stage?

Answer 14

1. Pressuring the player in possession of the ball.
2. Block communication channels.
3. Positioning in intermediate lines.

Question 15

What two spaces do the players act on?

Answer 15

Socio-affective and responsibility,

Question 16

What happens in the Socio-Affective space?

Answer 16

We refer to those occupied by the player in relation to the ball and his/her

teammates (spatial organization).

This refers to the affective interaction of the player with his/her teammates,

and the uncertainty that this causes.

Question 17

The elements and players in the game cause “affectivity”, and this happens

depending on what possibilities for interaction?

Answer 17

• In static spaces, the player will keep the objectives of the team in mind, as well

as its formation in the zone and corridor where it is situated at that time.

This location is defined by the playing model.

• The spatial references for the player

in this case will be much more stable than in the previous case. In addition,

the socio-affective (dynamic) spaces always interact within the static ones,

which have specific characteristics.

• Within the arrangement of the players in the space at the moment of recovery,

the defense is activated in the zone and leads to collective marking, where the

players who are structured and located in their positions move in accordance

with several parameters of interaction:

Question 18

What is the raison d’être?

Answer 18

The most important reason or purpose is cooperation, and its foundation is coverage.

Question 19

What is the first the first objective?

Answer 19

The first objective is the ball and the defensive movements, depending on where this takes place. The players are oriented towards the ball, which determines the position.

Coordination in the movements between players. Intracommunication is essential.

Question 20

What is the best way to achieve favorable results?

Answer 20

The best way to achieve favorable results is to possess the ball better than

and for more time than the opponent thus increasing

possession, position, and situation close to the end zones.