ENG | DEFENSIVE LINE – How to Dominate the Opponent’s Defensive Line in the Attacking Phase

Course Description

Effectively breaking through the opponent’s defensive line is crucial not only for scoring goals but also for maintaining offensive pressure, particularly in the opponent’s half, closer to their goal. Teams that consistently penetrate the opponent’s defense create more scoring opportunities, significantly increasing their chances of winning. In modern football, attacking dominance is one of the key factors for success. Teams that are aggressive and bold in their offensive play gain both psychological and tactical advantages over their opponents. The ability to organize dynamic attacks allows teams not only to surprise the opposition but also to control the tempo of the game. Therefore, learning how to effectively break through the defensive line is a key component in the pursuit of victory.

The first part of the course focuses on how a passing strategy can serve as the foundation for everything we do to attack the opponent’s defensive line. A strategy that is not dependent on formation can be the starting point for training any team.

The course then progresses to cover additional skills that can be used to create scoring chances and ultimately score goals.

Structure: This chapter explains how our set-up can provide a solid starting point for attacking the opponent’s defensive line.

Cooperation in pairs: This section gives a detailed analysis of the collaboration between the ball carrier and the runner, focusing on timing and spatial relationships.

Dribbling under pressure: This lesson explains how driving the ball towards the opponent can force reactions and create opportunities to attack space.

Positioning: The author delves deeper into specific positions that are closely linked to the task of breaking down the defensive line.

Goalkeeper perspective: This lesson discusses how analyzing the opponent’s goalkeeper and understanding their behavior can increase the chances of winning one-on-one situations and scoring goals.

Practical examples: The final part of the course provides practical examples, serving as a summary of each stage of the course.