jake_h03 wrote:
Could not disagree more strongly on point 2. Kicking the ball off the ground is lazy and weak. None of the best sides / players do it. You take possession when you get the chance and dictate the play. If you get tackled straight away free the arms, buy yourself a second or two, handball to advantage, Take the hit.
There are a few exceptions to this, like in wet conditions or when you have team mates running into space and you can kick it into their path
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It's only lazy and weak if you have time and space. If you don't, it's being smart, running after the ball, remaining in front of your opponent, gaining metres, maybe getting a good bounce etc. Not saying it should be a default move but I believe it isnt used enough
Happy to disagree though