Compactness in the Game – United Soccer Academies

What technical skills are important for implementing Compactness?35
- Tackling, Positioning, Intercepting, Clearing
- Dribbling, Shooting, Passing, Heading
- Celebrating, Arguing, Fouling, Diving
What is the Defensive Principle of Compactness?33
- Restricting the attacking team’s progress, minimizing space, and preventing goal-scoring opportunities
- Playing attacking football
- Scoring as many goals as possible
What tactical concepts do players need to understand for effective implementation of Compactness?33
- Defensive shape, Pressure on the ball, Covering, Transition play
- Attacking shape, Possession play, Individual dribbling, Shooting accuracy
- Celebrating, Arguing, Fouling, Diving