An interesting solution against man-to-man pressing: Intentionally leaving the No. 6 space vacant, the created space is then attacked through dynamic occupation, quick pass and move actions, and fluid rotations HSV gg Schalke 04 29.07.2023

Tim Walter's fulid game model No. 8 movement from inside to outside, to open central spaces and attacking the space by pass and move combiantions form outside to inside More detailled analysis about his game model (in German): spielverlagerung.de/2026/01/09/zur… Spielverlagerung.de

Ralf Kettemann’s SC Paderborn (2nd, 2. Bundesliga): • Wide overloads • Pocket strikers between CB–FB stretch the last line late Runners attack the space • Nearside ST supports the overload • Aim: runs in behind or quality crossing situations • Farside targets attacking box

Also used against Bayern's Man Marking

Strong team tactics are built on excellent individual tactical fundamentals. SC Verl, the standout team in "3. Liga" is a great example. The Players excel in scanning and perception, and in their ability to recognize, attack, and occupy the most effective spaces on the pitch.

SC Verl/Tobias Strobl One of the most impressive Teams in Germany, currently sitting on 4th Place in 3.Liga with scored 60 Goals in 25 Matches and GD of +22 -wide overloads -attacking central spaces diagonally -shadowplay -attacking based on reference points instead of positions

SC Verl Trademark Buildup vs High Press Wide overloads through balloriented movement to create numerical superiority. Clean combinations via excellent pocket occupation and positioning between opponents. Once the press is beaten -> dynamic diagonal switch to attack the far side

SC Verl - Counterpressing in overloaded areas

Deep Buildup Baiting the press in the first phase by putting the studs on the ball. Once the press is triggered, they progress down the wing, creating touchline rondos with the CB, FB, winger, and two supporting midfielders. Then combine through the press, attacking the far side

By dribbling onto him, the ball carrier fixes the farsided CB's manmarker, stretching the distance between them and opening space to attack against the movement direction of the striker