Compactness is a key tactical principle in football, describing the close spatial alignment and coordination of a team's players to deny the opponent space and win the ball.
Why is compactness important?
High compactness is crucial for defensive stability, as it keeps the distances between players small, blocks passing lanes, and enables effective pressing. It prevents the opponent from finding open spaces and initiating dangerous attacks. At the same time, compactness also forms the basis for quick transitions and effective ball recoveries, as the team can quickly transition into an offensive structure after winning the ball.
How zone14 REPLAY Helps You Analyze:
With zone14 REPLAY , you can analyze the compactness of your team or the opponent in detail. Use the panoramic view and the drawing tools to visualize distances and zones on the pitch. By tagging situations with high or low compactness, specific examples can be collected and prepared in playlists for team talks to internalize tactical principles.