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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In a way, yes. Although balance is needed. Playing out the back and possession/position play is designed to bait the opponent into pressing higher up, which opens up space behind the defensive bloc and between the lines so you can make second and third level passes. Not so much kickball, but accurate long passes with a purpose. Of course the foundation for everything comes out of technical proficiency and an understanding of why you are doing things. It’s cause-effect and using the ball as a tool to move the opponent and creating/closing down the space they might move into/away from. If the opponent doesn’t press up, then you can remain patient, maintain control and switch the POA to create penetration, once again manipulate the space/opponent and create scoring chances, assisting the assist or getting advanced area actions (penetration).[/quote]

Correct. That is the balanced approach and it requires decision making. Good post. The other posters that don’t understand this, simply never will. They will cling to their pure possession style of play and their kids will be worse off for it. Possession is great, as is direct. Teach, learn, and use both. [/quote]

Ok Cryuff. Which clubs or coaches are teaching BOTH at a young age?  You’re full of crap.  The other poster said it right, coaches “teach” direct because it’s easier.  Grab some drills off youtube and go.  You have top level kids in the area that can’t trap or pass or shoot with proper technique at age 17 and we are having this conversation?[/quote]

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