Movement off ball

Movement off the Ball

Movement off the ball:

Players on offense getting open and creating better situations for teammates

Sometimes movement is 2-3 yards. Other times it's 10-20 yards.

Open Ended

Why is movement off the ball important?

Movement off the ball:

Move to get the ball.

Create space for teammates.

Drawing defenders close to you.

Spread out other team.

draw example

Pro Players Always Moving...

1/2 walking

1/4 jogging

1/4 running-sprinting

No one walking or standing.

Timing runs

Timing is extremely important.
Need to be subtle and disguised.

How forwards can get open:

Checking to the ball.

Checking away from the ball.

Move wide away from defender.

Runs across.

Runs behind the center backs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udnYS_NVHJs

Midfielders Movement off the Ball

Run more than any other position.

https://youtu.be/A7rFbKdQG-Q