5 Elements of Position Play

The elements of the game presented here are going to help you tremendously.

Players who understand the intricacies of position play are elite players. We want to empower you to understand spatial relationships. Even young players may effectively begin to acquire this understanding.

These elements were the basis of Johan Cruyff’s FC Barcelona team and have influenced greatly Pep Guardiola, one of the best coaches in the modern game. Five elements that make a great difference in how you play the game effectively.

We break  position play into 5 elements. We will walk you through each element. If you can understand how to put these concepts into your game, you will improve dramatically.

Angles

Distance

Timing

Lines

Situation