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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn’t it the norm for some/most teams to do “Kick and Run”?

Not much dribbling or passing unless you consider kicking the ball hard up the field “passing”. [/quote]

Yes, lots of teams, even "high level" teams send long balls to the front for the forwards to track down.  [/quote]

This is part of the arsenal of a well-balanced team.  One that can possess, and when the time is right, [b]one that can send long probing balls to a target forward or wings to open up the field[/b].  Variety oftentimes pays off.[/quote]

Yes, well American teams have that part of the arsenal down pat.  It's the other part of the arsenal of a well-balanced team, though, being able to maintain possession and play through pressure, that we struggle with.    A good team will invite high pressure, because that opens up space between the lines so they can play through it.    The only way to counteract that defensively is to maintain a compact shape when you press, which means keeping a high line, which then opens up space in behind.  That's when you go long.

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