All across the internet, I'm certain that you've heard the terms "positional play", "juego de posicion", or "JdP". The idea, widely espoused but rarely fully understood, is a countercultural take on this very question.
Why Skiing May Be the Key to Better Offside Traps
There is a key element in the attacking toolbox that can actually be applied quite neatly to defenders--and if used correctly, it can both catch more opponents offside, and create a more intelligent back-up plan in the case the original one doesn't pan out.
Why The Hail Mary Fails in Our Football
When we think of tense, last-gasp minutes of soccer, the incredulous victories are always those that come to mind. Not the strong-willed efforts, nor the held-down forts, no--the attack-minded miracles that prevailed over all odds. These are frantic finales: last-attempt rolls of the sporting dice that hit the jackpot--but they're not as glamorous as they might look.
Why Inequality is the Key to Unlocking Football
Think of it this way: if we go shopping for a new car, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by how many fish are in the sea. If we enter a dealership without any tools to compare the various vehicles, we’ll feel like deer in the headlights. Thus, we create a framework beforehand.
It all Starts with Hopping the Fence: How to Disrupt a 4-4-2 with a 3-2-5
"Football is a game where you're always desperately trying to bring order to disorder, and to bring chaos under control, even though that's impossible." -- Wolfram Eilenberger