Movement Is Only Half the Battle: Why Technique Defines Support

We’ve talked about support as a principle—first through the lens of space and timing, then through tactical intelligence. But now comes the part that makes it all work: the technical execution behind the movement.

It’s not that technique is overlooked in player development. Far from it. In fact, technical skills are often a focal point in training, especially at the younger levels. The problem? Too often, technique is taught in isolation—disconnected from the decisions, awareness, and relationships that bring it to life on the pitch.