What is a "a stretch and pocket guy"? Never heard that term before. Can't wait for the excuses when his "system" still doesn't work with Bye and Jones.
I believe he has made this up but has referenced them before.
He says a "pocket" player is a wide player who moves centrally in attack. Nacho, Esmir and possibly Buck could all play that role.
A "stretch" player is a wide attacker that stays wide and, I believe, also runs in behind. Ema, Chancalay, Buck and Borrero could all play that role.
He's had several of the above available for each game but as we know, the vaunted system isn't functioning yet.
Apparently for the stretch/pocket combo to work, the outside backs need to push high. Which Lima and Spaulding can do and so can Farrell. But those three need cover from central positions, which doesn't appear to be part of Porter's grand tactical plan.
So he can't do anything until Jones and Bye get back to covering for their own attacks with their excellent recovery speed.
So it's all Jones and Bye's fault the system hasn't been unleashed.
What is a "a stretch and pocket guy"? Never heard that term before. Can't wait for the excuses when his "system" still doesn't work with Bye and Jones.
I believe he has made this up but has referenced them before.
He says a "pocket" player is a wide player who moves centrally in attack. Nacho, Esmir and possibly Buck could all play that role.
A "stretch" player is a wide attacker that stays wide and, I believe, also runs in behind. Ema, Chancalay, Buck and Borrero could all play that role.
He's had several of the above available for each game but as we know, the vaunted system isn't functioning yet.
Apparently for the stretch/pocket combo to work, the outside backs need to push high. Which Lima and Spaulding can do and so can Farrell. But those three need cover from central positions, which doesn't appear to be part of Porter's grand tactical plan.
So he can't do anything until Jones and Bye get back to covering for their own attacks with their excellent recovery speed.
So it's all Jones and Bye's fault the system hasn't been unleashed.
Pep just bought an Apple + subscription so he can take notes on Porter’s soon to he unleashed stretch and pocket attack
He has to blame someone.