From WE 9 guide
# The Relationship Between Dribbling and Body Balance
Body balance affects various plays. Here, we examine the effect of body balance during dribbling. Using players with the conditions on the right, we investigated whether they could break through pressure from three situations and observed the impact on dribbling.
- Create players with body balance of 99 and 70.
- All other parameters are set to 70.
- Dribbling accuracy is set to 80 for both players.
- Do not use dash.
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# Test 1: Breaking Through Frontal Pressure
We attempted to dribble past an opposing defender from the front, but neither player succeeded in breaking through. However, while the player with 70 body balance was often knocked down immediately after losing the ball, the player with 99 body balance was rarely knocked down even after losing possession. This test revealed that players with higher body balance can restart play more quickly, allowing them to swiftly follow up on loose balls resulting from collisions.
> ◆ Even with high body balance, the ball can still be lost, but there were instances where the opposing defender was knocked down.
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# Test 2: Breaking Through Side Pressure
We attempted to break through side pressure with a straight dribble.
As a result, both players were highly likely to lose the ball when facing direct side pressure. However, against pressure from a diagonal rear angle, even the player with 70 body balance could withstand the pressure, and the player with 99 body balance could successfully dribble past.
The player with 99 body balance, in particular, could recover their stance even after being destabilized by the first press. However, if they were continuously pressed after losing balance, they were almost certain to lose the ball.
- **Direct Side**
When facing direct side pressure, it is advisable to give up on breaking through and opt to pass the ball instead.
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# Test 3: Breaking Through Pressure from Two Players
Finally, we tested whether it was possible to break through pressure from two players. The result was that neither player succeeded in breaking through. However, it was found that the player with 99 body balance could often draw fouls by being knocked down. If this is effectively utilized in the penalty area, it could create opportunities for penalty kicks. Depending on the number of opposing defenders and your position, it might not be a bad idea to take on the challenge.
- It would be wise to actively aim to draw fouls and create chances for penalty kicks.
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