The principle of Support is fundamental to maintaining possession and creating options for moving the ball effectively across the field. Support involves positioning players around the ball-carrier to provide passing options, creating a network that helps the team retain possession and advance. Key to effective support are the angles and distances maintained between players. Supporting players should position themselves at angles that allow the ball-carrier to make easy, clear passes, avoiding flat or straight lines that limit options. The distance of support should also be considered: being too close can crowd the ball-carrier, while being too far can make it difficult to maintain possession, especially under pressure. By offering constant, well-positioned support, the team can better control the game, switch play, and exploit gaps in the opposition’s defense.