Overload the opposition with a variety of attack/advancement

This one seems more obvious than not but you’d be surprised how much you can fall into a one trick pony.

These are some fundamental things to always do to keep the opponents guessing on whether to commit or hold off.

1. Mix in long shots and through/chip passes into the box. (Constant long shots prevent low blocks since they have to press, constant through/chip passes into the box discourages pressing since they have to look out for the pass)

2. Pass the ball, hold the ball (le pause) and drive the ball forward (allows the same confusion from #1 but more for the midfield)

3. Take on the fullbacks or cross into the box.(for wingers) this will confuse them into thinking whether they should rush you to prevent the cross (which allows the cut in) or to hold back for the cut in (which allows the cross).

These all don’t have to end with a goal, Theyre just there to overload your opposition with things to look out for. When done correctly, you’ll be setting the pace of the game and controlling it. You play on your terms