Distribution style

Circulating the ball in preparation to penetrate the opposition; assisting in provoking disjointed opposition movement; bypassing opponents’ outside of their team shape.

Playing penetrative passes between opposition players; eliminating an opposition unit in build up to gain territory.

Playing aerial passes with intention of the receiving player being able to control the ball for next action, and sufficient speed to prevent opposition block advancing with higher defensive pressure.

Playing aerial passes to teammates optimising the chances of a first time ditribution under pressure or a Possession contest.

Playing aerial passes to teammates with the intention of the receiving player being able to receive behind the opposition defensive line.

Where a goalkeepers distribution intention is inconclusive due to a hurried nature of distribution, typically when under pressure from opposition players or when the Goalkeeper is required to play the ball out of play for injuries.

Where a goalkeeper's distribution intention is inconclusive due to poor attempted technical execution.