Why Attacking Through the Half-Spaces Wins Games Modern football is no longer about running down the wings. The key to dominance is control of the five lanes – left wing, left half-space, central lane, right half-space, and right wing. 🔑 Half-spaces = football intelligence By attacking through the left and right half-spaces, players combine central superiority with wide options. Defenders are forced into impossible decisions: step out and open the middle, or stay compact and allow overloads on the outside. 🔑 The FK Method in action Always +1 in the build-up → superiority from the first pass. Quick circulation horizontally to move the block. Vertical acceleration into the half-spaces to connect midfield and attack. From there, access to the “killer zones” between lines and behind the defense. 🔑 Why it matters for MLS academies In the U17–U21 development phase, players must learn when and why to attack through the half-spaces. This creates future-proof footballers who understand structure, timing, and dominance. ⚽ Attacking through the half-spaces is not a trend – it is the foundation of positional play at the highest level. Frans Kos – Tactical Visionary Founder FK Method | Football Intelligence for MLS
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🚀 Frans Kos – MLS Dream Candidate for U19 & U21 Coaching 🔑 Tactical Visionary | Founder of The FK Method 🔑 European Positional Play Expertise (Cruyff & Guardiola inspired) 🔑 Always +1 Advantage – Structured dominance in every phase 🔑 Proven Youth Development – 20+ years Dutch elite coaching 🔑 Preparing fearless players for MLS & international success