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Introduction
What is FIFA’s universal football language?
Like many sports, football has its own language. This piece reveals FIFA’s framework for decoding the game and explains the process behind creating the universal language, as well as how it breaks down the different areas of the game.
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Part 1
Movement to receive
“Movement to receive” is an important phrase in FIFA’s terminology. This article explores the niche ways players position themselves and create space to receive the ball, highlighting how these actions influence a team’s play.
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Part 2
Offering to receive
Following the pattern of movement, this explanation of “offering to receive” shows how players actively look to receive the ball. Here, we explore the subtle cues, timing and body shape necessary to turn movement and ball control into an opportunity.