Table 2 Observation and recording sheet of integrated tactical and psychological behaviors during competitions

1- Take the ball out of the pressure zone.

1.- Before recovering the ball in any part of the field

1.- Take the ball out of those sectors where it is recovered. This must be done by giving a maximum of two passes between teammates within the recovery space.

1.- Yes (+)

2.- No (-)

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2- Mark in attack

1.- With the team in possession of the ball and in the opponent’s end zone (ball in the opponent’s half), the defenders must mark their closest opponents.

1.- When the ball is lost:

A.- The defenders of our team must be marking the closest rivals when they receive the ball.

1.- Yes (+)

2.- No (-)

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3- First option to pass forward

1.- In possession, search for teammates free of opposition and marking, ahead of the line of the ball (closer to the opponent’s goal).

1.- The player who has the ball under control must play it forward as the first option, if he has an unmarked teammate.

1.- Yes (+)

2.- No (-)

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4- Immediate pressure when the ball is lost

1.- Try to recover the ball as soon as possible.

1.- When the ball is lost, the closest player(s) must react immediately, by means of high intensity physical movements and actions (accelerations and physical contact with the opponent without committing fouls).

1.- Yes (+)

2.- No (-)

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