And why do I know it is a largely ineffective tactic? Because that was his game plan most weeks while he was at the Albion and it largely didn't work. 
It's also a tactic for a good number of clubs throughout the leagues for whom it does work, including the Prem' and the Championship.
Don't ask me to list them as there are too many, but it happened against us several times last season when both TP and AP were in charge.
It also happened on a number of occasions prior to both appointments.
It's fairly rudimentary, entirely predictable and yet still effective.
Many teams use it as and when when required.
If TP sees a short backside full back you can bet he'll be all over it.
Whether it works or not will be down to decent delivery and the spacial awareness of our defence, something which has been sadly lacking from Bartley's play in his admittedly limited appearances for us thus far.
See Aberdeen's goal and both of Barnsley's for evidence of the latter. (
Ed: ie spacial awareness)
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Double Ed:I'm referring to the diagonal ball which splits full back and centre half as originally stated, as opposed to a long ball hump which I believe you alluded to).
