The next insight is about our build up. If clean progressing is impossible, restart. Every player on the field, even the goalie, takes part in our #PositionalPlay and acts according to the principles (pass & move to next line) - although if it seems risky sometimes. (vs Duisburg)

Every player is important in build up and can make runs to occupy key-positions. When you start your attack on the left, it's better to finish on the right. Invite the opponent to press & use the space in behind. A back pass is no sign of fear but creating the best possible play.

Make sure your structure is fluid, but the positions are occupied. In build up it is more important to us to generate dynamics in order to have as much time on the ball as possible as to be true to position. It's okay if a CB is a CDM or a CF is a WB for a second. (vs Hannover)

Against a medium block, the basic principles of #PositionalPlay are crucial for us. Offering short passing lanes, support aggressively near the ball by building triangles and underload the far side. But even here pass & move is key (like FB) to open up the channels. (vs Hertha)

If the opponent presses high, we try to manipulate his structure by making runs and progress the ball cleanly to outnumber the next line. Every pass, every run organizes us (even for counter press) & attacks the opponent’s structure. A confident GK is important. (vs Hannover)

Many of you asked what we meant by "offensive pressing trap". Basically, we consciously invite the opponent to press, in order to occupy spaces dynamcially or chip the ball into zones in which we outnumber them. The conceptual counterpart to the pressing trap. (vs HSV)

The role of the goalkeeper participating in the game is important. Because of his offensive commitments, maybe mistakes will happen that could lead to a goal, but the offensive benefits outweigh them. Trust your goalies, they’re footballers like every other player. (vs Hannover)

Also in build up: Be effective! Possession is not our goal but an instrument. If there is already a free man, pass it to him and break the lines. The classic 3rd man play is always possible if the possession structure is good and an absolute principle for us. (vs RB Leipzig)

The simple idea behind an "offensive pressing trap": create a structure that looks easy to press. Invite them to press, occupy spaces dynamically and then break the lines when you've outnumbered them. If they won't press you, you can build up without pressure. (vs St Pauli)

In this video we play a different formation (1-5-3-2), here with a dynamic back three (CB as pivot). For us, the formation is much more important for pressing than for build up play - possession is more about occupied zones. Again: line-breaking pass and 3rd man. (vs RB Leipzig)

Many of you asked if we have determined rotation movements – yes, there are a few (like FB tucks in). But they’re always just orientation, never a cage. It’s a players game. Creativity, freedom & understanding the game without the coach is key for player's education! (vs HSV)

Conclusion:
- Pass the ball deep if possible. Otherwise prepare it.
- Occupy the spaces dynamically, especially after a pass (follow-up action).
- Be free in your movements under the premise that the key spaces are occupied. Read the game, think two steps ahead.
- Be brave.

Thank you for all the PMs and interesting inputs from you. We haven't been able to answer everything yet - great feedback! We look forward to discussing with you again and taking new impulses for our game with us in this thread or in PMs.