Other teammates then swarm around the ball, condensing the space the opposition has to play out, and form a compact structure.
Other teammates then swarm around the ball, condensing the space the opposition has to play out, and form a compact structure. These teammates will either man-mark tightly, staying ready to press and engage their direct opponent should they receive a pass, or mark zonally, covering passing lanes between opponents to intercept the ball. A third option is that players will do a combination of the two approaches.