Marco V. Rossi
verified Tactical Philosophy

Vertical Possession & Aggressive Pressing

A structured breakdown of tactical principles centered on provoking pressure to create space in behind. Utilizing a structured 2-3-5 in possession and a compact 4-1-4-1 mid-block.

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In Possession

Phase 1: Build-up & Progression

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Structure: 2-3-5
Interactive Analysis

Key Principles

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    Provoke Pressure Attract opponents to release the free man behind the line.
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    Central Overload Numerical superiority in midfield (3v2 or 4v3) to dominate possession.
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    Pinning the Backline Wingers high and wide to stretch the opponent's defensive shape.
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"We do not pass to move the ball, we pass to move the opponent. Patience is a weapon in the build-up phase."

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Out of Possession

Phase 2: High Press & Mid Block

Defensive Structure

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    Vertical distance between lines < 25m.

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    Backward pass, bad touch, or ball to sideline.

Key Metric

6.4 PPDA Target
Compact Block
Structure: 4-1-4-1 Mid Block
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Transitions

Phase 3: Attack-Defense & Defense-Attack

Attack → Defense

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5-Second Rule

Immediately counter-press upon losing possession. If the ball isn't won back in 5 seconds, retreat to block shape.

Defense → Attack

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Vertical Directness

Look for the furthest forward pass immediately. Utilize the space behind opponent's disorganized defense.