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How would you attack the low block?
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:48 pm
Seems pretty clear that passing around outside of the 18 and taking pot shots at the goal all day doesnt work (e.g. Turkey v australia and england v ghana).
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Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:51 pm to The Baker
You have to attack it from the wings and get their CBs defending towards their own goal.
Interestingly, the US has done the best job of it so far in the tourney.
Interestingly, the US has done the best job of it so far in the tourney.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:54 pm to RB10
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Interestingly, the US has done the best job of it so far in the tourney.
I wasn't sure if it was just me.
I agree deep drives down the wings and play it in from behind the defense. A hundred defensive players in the box increases own goal chances too, along with more corner kicks.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:55 pm to The Baker
For one thing, you gotta have faster tempo outside the 18 for switch of play. Then opening up the outside to get to end line for cutbacks to the 6. Citeh did it well.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:56 pm to RB10
We have been the most consistent going forward. Poch has this team peaking and full of confidence.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 5:58 pm to The Baker
Obviously it’s easier said than done 
It leaves you open to counters if they get possession though. Seems like that’s what England was afraid of.
The US has some really good athletes at the back so they can leave themselves a little more open.
It leaves you open to counters if they get possession though. Seems like that’s what England was afraid of.
The US has some really good athletes at the back so they can leave themselves a little more open.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 6:10 pm to The Baker
Push the ball down the wings and keep everyone in the opponent’s half.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:12 pm to SabiDojo
Helps to have a playmaker in the midfield, namely on the wings, anyone who can dribble past the 1st defender.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:21 pm to The Baker
Move ball to wings- utilize service into box or circulate ball back around limiting touches, quick ball movement and small diagonal runs between the lines.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:42 pm to The Baker
If the defense can keep its shape then it’s extremely difficult. Not undoable, but difficult. Others have already explained how to go about it.
It does have its drawbacks, though. The attacking team will constantly be probing for breakdowns in the defense’s shape revealing a weakness, and it doesn’t take much.
Also, doing nothing but defending in soccer is extremely tiring. Being reactive is a different animal from being proactive, and having the ball means you can rest on the ball. The longer you’re pressed the more likely you are to eventually make a mental mistake.
It does have its drawbacks, though. The attacking team will constantly be probing for breakdowns in the defense’s shape revealing a weakness, and it doesn’t take much.
Also, doing nothing but defending in soccer is extremely tiring. Being reactive is a different animal from being proactive, and having the ball means you can rest on the ball. The longer you’re pressed the more likely you are to eventually make a mental mistake.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:54 pm to The Baker
Be good at corners.
Posted on 6/23/26 at 9:06 pm to dgnx6
Oops.
This post was edited on 6/23/26 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 6/23/26 at 11:09 pm to The Baker
You're asking a question that all managers have asked.
The best way is through the wings. With tricky wingers and a baw in midfield who is a maverick and isn't afraid to make the risky decision. Outside if that, take advantage of set pieces. Teams get tired defending and tend to switch off their concentration defending set pieces. That is when you hit them.
Barcelona prime Messi and Xavi and Iniesta are the only team I've ever seen destroy parked busses and it is due to their mind numbing ball recycling and passing. They also has 4 of the greatest ever in tight spaces, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets
The best way is through the wings. With tricky wingers and a baw in midfield who is a maverick and isn't afraid to make the risky decision. Outside if that, take advantage of set pieces. Teams get tired defending and tend to switch off their concentration defending set pieces. That is when you hit them.
Barcelona prime Messi and Xavi and Iniesta are the only team I've ever seen destroy parked busses and it is due to their mind numbing ball recycling and passing. They also has 4 of the greatest ever in tight spaces, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets
Posted on 6/23/26 at 11:23 pm to Bottom9
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take advantage of set pieces. Teams get tired defending and tend to switch off their concentration defending set pieces. That is when you hit them.
This is often called the Legohead Special
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