Playing Between the Lines (eBook)

Italian Training Concepts - Part 4
Individual and Small Group Tactics

Author: Luca Bertolini
Pages: 68
Graphics: 53
Exercises: 44

This first volume is about the basic individual and small groups principles to play in between the lines.

1. Cut a line of two opponents dropping back paying attention to the timing of relation between passer and receiver.
2. Cut a line of two opponents running forward and receiving in behind paying attention to the timing of relation between passer and receiver.
3. Cut two lines of three opponents (defending triangles) dropping back among them and how to manage the possession being outnumbered and under pressure.
4. Cut two lines of three opponents (defending triangles) running forward and receiving in behind and how to manage the possession being outnumbered and under pressure. 

The players must be coached on individual tactics when in possession first, before talking about tactical developments from a team or playing situation point of view, which will be the main theme of the second volume.