[Off-the-ball Pairing] Backdoor by the Opposite Ala

When playing competitive futsal, haven’t you ever been troubled, wondering, “What should I do when I can’t break through with a one-two or paralela, or when I can’t deliver a pass?”

In such cases, it is crucial to abandon a duo breakthrough and instead involve a third player.

This article provides a thorough explanation of the reverse ala’s backdoor within a 3-1 setup, applicable to various 4-0 and positional attack strategies.

Overview

First, attempt to break through using a duo

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When a duo breakthrough fails → Use the reverse ala

In cases such as the following, where a duo breakthrough cannot be executed, involve a third player:

At this time, be aware of the off-the-ball connection between red 2 and red 3 (ballless pairing).

The second becomes the third: reverse ala’s backdoor

As pivo creates space, ala makes a run into the gap, aiming for the backdoor.

At this moment, focus on targeting the space that the opponent’s fixo (blue 4) and Goleiro’s cover cannot reach in time.

One-Two

When a one-two cannot be executed → Cancel it

At this time, it is important for the fixo to turn (facing forward) without turning his back to the opponent.

Turn and deliver to the reverse ala

At this moment, there is also an attacking pattern that goes through pivo.

Make the best decision considering the team’s standards, dominant foot, and the state of the opponent’s defense.

For the attacking pattern involving pivo, please refer to the article below.

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Reverse ala’s backdoor

Paralela

When paralela cannot be executed

There are four main ways to receive a paralela, which are explained in detail in the article below.

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Among these, during a paralela that arcs from parallel support to paralela, the reverse ala’s backdoor is particularly effective.

The second becomes the third → reverse ala’s backdoor

It is the same as what was described earlier for the one-two.

If the reverse ala fails to get behind

Even if you pull back despite not having secured the space behind, it only eliminates the passing lane; therefore, if you determine that the pass cannot be received from behind, fall back quickly.

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Summary

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Remember, an attack involving a third player (via a pass) is never executed in isolation; it is always based on individual tactics and duo play, with the threesome strategy built upon them.

Conclusion

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