Possession and progression
Buildup and progression
How a team moves possession from its deeper players into areas where the attack can threaten.
Why it matters
Possession only becomes useful when a team can move opponents, break lines, or deliver the ball to players who can act closer to goal.
What to watch
- Which player becomes the first reliable outlet
- Passes that bypass rather than merely circulate around a line
- The structure left behind when players step forward to progress