The Power of Off-the-Ball Movement Before the Duel (Patreon)

In individual duels, what attackers do before receiving the ball often makes all the difference. Sharp, well-timed off-the-ball movements in the seconds leading up to the pass can create just enough space or time to beat a defender and finish. These subtle shifts — a feint, a check away, a change of pace — aren’t flashy, but they are essential for gaining the edge that leads to goals.