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1 strategies and tactics for Possession

What is Possession strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Developing an effective Possession strategy can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Feel free to copy these examples into your favorite application, or leverage Tability to maintain accountability.

How to write your own Possession strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Possession strategy examples

We've added many examples of Possession tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for formulating counter strategies in OSM

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Overwhelm with possession

    • Select a 4-2-3-1 formation to counter the 4-3-3B setup
    • Ensure high team cohesion with player roles and familiarity
    • Use high pressing to maintain possession and pressure
    • Adopt short passing to control the pace and reduce turnovers
    • Assign a defensive line slightly higher to keep the pressure
    • Prioritise midfield dominance with aggressive tackles
    • Utilise wingers to stretch the opponent's defence
    • Set midfielders to make forward runs to support attacks
    • Limit opponent's space by focusing on cutting passing lanes
    • Always monitor stamina levels and substitute accordingly

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Exploit defensive weaknesses

    • Choose a 3-5-2 formation to maximise midfield control
    • Assign fast strikers to exploit space behind the defence
    • Utilise direct passing to quickly transition from defence to attack
    • Set aggressive mentalities to force defensive errors
    • Target the flanks with overlapping wing-backs
    • Counter with swift and precise through balls
    • Deploy man-marking on the opponent's key players
    • Frequently change attacking tempo to unsettle the defence
    • Place emphasis on set-piece practice for potential opportunities
    • Adjust strategy based on real-time match analysis and feedback

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Defensive solidity and counterattack

    • Opt for a 5-3-2 formation for solid defensive coverage
    • Maintain a balanced team mentality to avoid overcommitment
    • Apply zonal marking to prevent defensive disorganisation
    • Utilise long balls to bypass the midfield and counterattack
    • Set full-backs to remain cautious and refrain from over-attacking
    • Fortify the central defence by placing robust defenders centrally
    • Focus on player rotation to maintain energy and reduce fatigue
    • Maximise speed and dribbling on counterattacking players
    • Stress the importance of maintaining a clean sheet
    • Encourage players to express creativity during counterattacks
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How to track your Possession strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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