Touchline Linkup Lab | Tactical Attacking Through-Ball Simulator

Attacking Link-Up Controls

Inspired by Premier League elite playmaker-to-striker combinations.

Pass Trajectory Delivery

Pass Direction Bias +6.0°

Angle away from nearest defender into open channel.

Pass Weight & Velocity 76%

Underhit balls get intercepted; overhit balls roll to keeper.

Striker Blindside Timing Optimal (In Stride)

-1 = Early run (Offside risk), 0 = In-stride, +1 = Delayed peel-off.

Goals / Att

0 / 0

Linkup xG

0.42

Conv. Rate

Attacking Third 3D Pitch View

Scenario: Half-Space Slide Rule

PHASE: READY AT PLAYMAKER'S BOOT

RUN TIMING: IN-STRIDE

Playmaker Striker Defenders Goalkeeper

Adjust pass angle and weight, then tap Thread the Pass to initiate the attacking sequence.

1. The Half-Space Blindside Channel

Elite Premier League playmakers like Cole Palmer operate predominantly in the right inside-channel. By shaping their hips as if to shoot, they freeze the center-back and slip reverse through-balls into the diagonal trajectory of a darting forward.

2. Timing vs. Defensive Line Recovery

A pass weighted too gently gives the recovering defender time to perform a recovery slide. Overhitting the pass lets the sweeper-keeper claim the ball outside the 6-yard box. Hitting the ball in stride produces the highest conversion rate (0.50+ xG).

3. Cutback vs. Over-The-Top Trajectories

Against compact low blocks, grounded passes risk catching defender ankles. Switching to a chipped trajectory clears the flat defensive flatline, creating a first-time volley or downward header opportunity.