Goalside is a tactic used when a team is defending. The aim is to get as many players as possible between the ball and the goal being defended.
Goalside is a tactic used when a team is defending.
The aim is to get as many players as possible between the ball and the goal being defended.
Moving players goalside can create an additional defender, improving the odds of the defenders repelling an attack.
The illustrations show how a 6v6 situation can turn to a 7v6 situation.
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