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    Expansive Football - The Second Phase

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    Expansive Football Concepts

    Expansive Football - The Second Phase

    We now enter into the second phase of


    Expansive Football. As we said before,
    after looking at the width we must focus on
    depth. The full back must connect with the
    winger down his flank. Here there is another
    sequence of movements, always searching for
    support to give the game some continuity:

    Tactical Instructions
    The full back (3) on the same flank moves
    further up and overlaps (if the winger is not
    already close to the byline).
    One attacking midfielder provides support
    from a deep defensive position. The other
    one provides support staying close by for
    continuity
    The defensive midfielder (6) provides
    support and security
    The striker moves vertically, providing deep
    attacking support.

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    If the winger (11) is unable to pass to the


    full back (3) on the overlap, he moves the
    ball back inside and away from where the
    opposition have concentrated their players,
    thus decongesting the zone. We must ensure
    that we keep possession of the ball even if
    that means going backwards and moving into
    the logical positions as directed by our initial
    organisational plan.
    The winger passes inside to an attacking
    midfielder (10) who then passes to the
    other attacking midfielder (8), the defensive
    midfielder (6) or the striker (9) who lays it off
    to a midfielder. The attacking midfielder (8)
    passes the ball out wide enabling the winger
    to connect with the overlapping full back.
    Notice how all of the players supporting
    the player with the ball are staggered and
    covering in order to provide continuity,
    remembering to stay at the optimum distance
    so as not to draw their marker too close to the
    player with the ball and reduce his space.

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    Coaching Positional Play

    Expansive Football Concepts

    Two Vital Expansive Football Concepts

    Notice that there is always width and depth in


    each situation, invading and conquering the
    oppositions half.
    It is important to highlight two vital concepts
    of Expansive Football which are:
    1. Play between the opponents defensive
    and midfield lines (especially the central
    players).
    2. Take advantage of the wide areas left
    open by the opposition, uniting against
    a compact defensive group by creating
    space through movement both in the
    centre of the pitch and on the flanks. This is
    why we should use the width of the pitch,
    moving the ball from one side to another
    if necessary until we can make progress up
    the pitch. We work as much in the initiationcreation zone as the creation-finalisation
    zone in order to continue moving the ball
    forwards and penetrate the oppositions
    defence, as shown in the diagram:

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    This is achieved through continuity of play,


    moving the ball quickly and ensuring that
    constant support is available to whoever has
    the ball.
    There are 3 support players who are always
    close by in all directions for security and in
    case of emergency:
    The last defender (for security and in case of
    emergency).
    Close support behind the player with the
    ball (for continuity).
    Deep attacking support (vertically high up
    the pitch).

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    Coaching Positional Play

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