This is not an error or a display of disrespect for the opponent, but a clear tactical plan that has recently become a trend in world football and is used by many top teams.

The essence of this maneuver is to start high pressing from the very first second and begin the match on the opponent's half of the field, not allowing them to build a defensive structure. Instead of playing the ball from the center, the player (often a midfielder with a good pass) deliberately kicks it out of bounds near the corner flag or the touchline on the opponent's half of the field.

Why is this advantageous?

• Chaos instead of structure: In a standard center play, the opponent has time to occupy their positional defense, making it difficult to start an attack against an organized defense. An outbounds surprise catches the team off guard: players are not fully aligned, and making a precise pass from the side line is more difficult.
• Ideal conditions for pressing: As soon as the ball leaves the field, the entire team immediately advances for high pressing. The opponent is forced to quickly bring the ball back from an awkward position, attacking players are already blocking all passing options. If a tackle is successful, the attack starts right in front of the opponent's penalty area.
• Psychological advantage: Such an aggressive start immediately sets a high tempo of play and demoralizes the opponent from the very first seconds, showing who is dictating the terms here.

Who and when did they come up with it?

The pioneer of this trend was the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique. His team actively used this move in the Champions League and the Club World Cup, and it brought results – the victory in the main European cup.

France, the United States, and Morocco. For the French team, this start is part of a general strategy for dominance and control of the game from the very first seconds.

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