Sentences with phrase «body behind the ball»

When you have that many bodies behind the ball it's difficult.

Brighton are well - drilled and get bodies behind the ball quickly, but it wouldn't have been impossible for Arsenal to break them down — the North London side were so slow on the ball and lacking in confidence though that they never really threatened.

Joe also admitted that he felt Town found it difficult to break down West Ham's defensive mentality of packing bodies behind the ball in and around the box.

There were very few real chances in the opening half an hour, with both Premier League giants either looking too timid or getting too many bodies behind the ball.

We've proven that against Manchester City - sometimes you have to sit in and get bodies behind the ball to try and frustrate them.

Even though the hosts weren't pressing the Gunners too often, the sheer number of bodies behind the ball and the goal made it a challenge for Arsenal to intricately weave the ball through.

When you have that many bodies behind the ball it's difficult,» Rodgers told reporters post-match (via the Express).

He can, t curl his body behind the ball for maximum efficiency and accuracy.

Vaclik gets his body behind the ball to make a comfortable save.