I expect it is for the same reason we are top for catching teams out, the coaching and enforcing players to do the same thing over and over until it is second nature. Watkins used to be caught offside so many times prior to Emery arriving. Now, when caught off, it is a 2-3 minute decision to confirm as the decision is so tight.
Quote from: DrGonzo on November 29, 2023, 10:35:59 AMI don’t think you can talk about changing the high line defence in isolation. It is an integral part of the formation that allows for our fat transition and high press. To change one you would have to alter the way the whole team plays.We don't really do a high press though, certainly not in the way people think when talking about that. We do what I'm going to call a shadow press in that we give them passing options but the only easy ones are in front of us, anything progressive, especially on the floor, is reduced to 50/50s or means the recipient will be under immense pressure as soon as he gets the ball. We're not trying to tackle them but rather trying to goad them into making mistakes.
I don’t think you can talk about changing the high line defence in isolation. It is an integral part of the formation that allows for our fat transition and high press. To change one you would have to alter the way the whole team plays.
I heard that IFAB has mooted going back to the 'clear daylight' interpretation of offside. I wonder how our coaching would adapt to that change in risk.
Quote from: Hillbilly on November 30, 2023, 10:37:09 PMI heard that IFAB has mooted going back to the 'clear daylight' interpretation of offside. I wonder how our coaching would adapt to that change in risk.It has never had a clear daylight rule. and if they did bring it in and still use VAR, then what would class as clear daylight and why won't lines be drawn when it is close.
Quote from: Somniloquism on November 30, 2023, 11:47:54 PMQuote from: Hillbilly on November 30, 2023, 10:37:09 PMI heard that IFAB has mooted going back to the 'clear daylight' interpretation of offside. I wonder how our coaching would adapt to that change in risk.It has never had a clear daylight rule. and if they did bring it in and still use VAR, then what would class as clear daylight and why won't lines be drawn when it is close. IIRC back in the preVAR days the interpretation of level was changed from being wholly behind the defender to not being entirely in front. Obviously they will still VAR the shit out of it. But it would change the dynamics of the situation by giving the attacker around a stride of leeway making it harder to step past them.