BUILDING THE 3 = PLAYER FIRST.
This video focuses on a key detail for centre-backs.
What you look at when building the three.
When the back line breaks and you are part of the three behind the challenge, your instinct might be to follow the ball.
But that makes you reactive.
The priority is the player.
By locking onto the most dangerous player first, you can position yourself correctly, stay goal side, and deal with the next action.
Once the situation is under control, you return your focus to the ball.
That order is what separates reacting from controlling.
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