BPO - BP

BALL POSSESSION OPPONENT TRANSITIONING TO BALL POSSESSION

An immediate transition between attack and defence focusing on quick forward passing and movement to make the field large when possession is won. The aim is to get into the opponents danger zone fast, with precise through-passes played at a very high tempo when the moment has been created.

PRINCIPLES OF PLAY

  • Pro-active thoughts and actions :
  • Recognising the moment when we are about to win the ball.
  • Urgency to win the ball and to get the ball into space.
  • Immediate transitioning to get players on the ball behind the opponents defence.
  • If possible move forward ground and make the field as big as possible.
  • Combine collectively to force the opponents backwards.

Moment 1.0 Immediate transition into attacking positions after winning the ball near the scoring zone

Team Task - Win the ball and look to progress forward with dribbling, passing and forward movements. 

Player task

  • GK – GK – Start high & be ready to win the ball if it goes in behind the the defenders.
  • 2,5 – Get high and wide to support the ball & create over loads. 
  • 3,4,6– Protect the space behind you by staying compact and blocking passing lanes (pre-transition); Provide depth to ensure we have supportive options behind the ball for the player who wins the ball (post-transition)
  • 8,10 – Ensure the opponent cannot dribble or pass forward (pre-transition); Win the ball & progress forwards by dribbling or by finding a player who can receive the ball in a superior position (post-transition)
  • 7,11 – Get high and wide early to isolate or overload the opponent.
  • 9 – Stay high to stretch the pitch; try and receive in scoring areas.

MOMENT 2.0   Quick forward movements upon winning the ball near our 2nd line of defence

Team Task - Get in behind the opponent as quickly as possible upon winning the ball in our own half

Player Tasks

  • GK – Stay high & ensure there is a free pass upon winning the ball.
  • 2,5 – Provide a wide option and look to play forward early
  • 3,4 – Drive into space or look to play an early forward pass after winning the ball
  • 6 – Play an early forward pass after winning the ball
  • 8/10 – Find position 1 or 2 to ensure you are able to maintain the momentum of the team’s forward movement
  • 7/11 – Get high and wide early to isolate or overload the opponent.
  • 9 – Make early forward runs in behind the opponent 

MOMENT 3.0 Quick forward passing upon winning possession near final defensive line 

Team Task - Look to play forward quickly to the highest player who can progress forward while team mates are making the pitch big

Player Tasks

  • 1 – Provide a supportive option behind the ball to ensure there is a free pass upon winning the ball
  • 2,5 – Get high and wide to ensure you are in first or second position to receive the ball
  • 3,4 ,6– Protect the space in behind by staying compact and blocking passing lanes (pre-transition); Provide depth to ensure we have supportive options behind the ball for the player who wins the ball (post-transition)
  • 8,10 – Ensure the opponent cannot play forward or make forward movements in possession (pre-transition); find a player who can receive the ball in space (post-transition)
  • 7,11 – Get high and wide early to isolate or overload the opponent.
  • 9 – Make early forward runs in behind the opponent 

CONCEPTS

Winning and dominating the opponent requires proactive actions to occur in key moments by indiviudals and teams and need to valued, recognised and rewarded. 

Tactical Superiority

  • Desperate to protect the goal when the opponent has broken through our lines
  • Step up when the ball is played backwards
  • Following in a shot on goal anticipating a mistake to be cleared
  • Stop the opponent playing quickly when we are disorganised by delaying/limiting forward options