In this Coaching Clinic filmed exclusively for Coaches’ Voice, İstanbul Başakşehir assistant coach Luke Benstead delves into the topic of breaking lines, explaining some of the key principles. In doing so, he considers how the picture changes for players who are looking to break lines, depending on whether they are being pressed or not.

Formerly assistant with the Belgium men’s national team, as well as head of their national youth teams, Benstead began his career as an analyst, first with Everton, then Manchester United. He brings that analytical approach to this session on the Coaches’ Voice tactics board, including an explanation of the technical requirements that assist success with breaking lines. We hope you enjoy watching!

For more great coaching content, click here to see Luke Benstead’s Coaching Clinic on defending in the final third.