Recovery Runs and Channels
Recovery runs are runs that are made when our team loses the ball, we quickly have to get in a position where we are behind the ball - in other words in a position where we can defend effectively. As a general rule if our team loses the ball we should recover in a line with our penalty spot or the center of our goal.
You never recover into a position where you cannot affect pressure on the ball or cover. If you are recovering
and you are the nearest player to the ball, then you must put pressure on the ball. If you recover and you can support the pressurizing player, then you recover into this position. Likewise if you can recover into a position
where you become the covering or balancing player then you do that. If these 3 roles are filled you pick up a man goal side or you cover a space that you think the opposition may want to use.
In all the above-mentioned situations communication is vital, e.g. force him outside (towards touchline), force
him inside (in towards the center of the field). Man on your left shoulder (indicates man making a run).
Vision becomes a vital factor in assessing when you will make the above decisions. Speed in making these decisions is vital so a good knowledge of the principles of play, especially defending in this example is very important.
Once a player is goal-side of the ball, he has these decisions to make:
1. Pressure the ball.
2. Support pressurizing player.
3. Mark players in dangerous areas of the ball.
4. Be aware of important space.
5. Make sure all opponents who make runs especially to the back of the defense are covered.
6. If he thinks he can intercept a ball then he must do so.
Remember:
Communication is vital, Concentrate at all times, Vision is essential.
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