How To Coach Patterns Of Play In 4-2-3-1 Formation – Tactical Theory
Below, we look at 6 patterns of play you can use in the 4-2-3-1 formation. We will use tactical analysis...
Tactical Theory: How To Attack With Inverted Wingers
Earlier this month in the April edition of the Total Football Analysis Magazine, we ran a tactical theory piece on...
Premier League 2020/21: Arsenal v Burnley – tactical analysis
Arsenal were looking to end their poor run of form in the Premier League as they hosted a similarly out...
Coaching: Improving the movement of your strikers
The role of the modern striker has changed drastically, depending on the formation, the playing style of the team and...
Premier League 2020/21: Liverpool vs Leicester City – tactical analysis
Liverpool has now set a new club record, 64 consecutive home wins in the Premier League after they saw off...
UEFA Nations League 2020: Ireland v Bulgaria – tactical analysis
Ireland welcomed Bulgaria to the Aviva Stadium this past week for what was the final game of their UEFA Nations...
LA Galaxy: Why are they at the bottom of the West?
LA Galaxy is a staple name of Major League Soccer, a team with a history of success, and a raft...
Premier League 2020/21: Arsenal vs Aston Villa – tactical analysis
Arsenal hosted Aston Villa in what would be for both sides a competition for sixth place in the Premier League...
MLS 2020: LA Galaxy v Seattle Sounders – tactical analysis
LA Galaxy welcomed current MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders for what would be the Galaxy's last home game of the...
Premier League 2020/21: Manchester United vs Arsenal – tactical analysis
Manchester United welcomed what was an out of form Arsenal to Old Trafford for Ole Gunnar Solskjær's 100th game as...
Coaching: Playing through a 4-4-2 mid-block
Last month we produced a tactical analysis on how teams play through a 4-4-2 mid-block in theory. Delving into one...
UEFA Champions League 2020/21: FC Midtjylland v Atalanta – tactical analysis
UEFA Champions League debutants FC Midtjylland have now played their very first game in this illustrious competition since the club’s...
UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Finland v Ireland – tactical analysis
Although Stephen Kenny's Ireland has now gone four games (6.5 hours) without finding the back of the net, it is...
UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Ireland v Wales – tactical analysis
Ireland hosted Wales this past weekend in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League Group H clash. Wales were on a...
La Liga 2020/21: Levante vs Real Madrid – tactical analysis
Levante played host to current La Liga champions Real Madrid for what was both sides fourth league game fo the...
Premier League 2020/21: Liverpool v Arsenal – tactical analysis
The highest-scoring fixture in Premier League history lived up to its reputation, Liverpool came away as worthy winners at 3-1...
Premier League 2020/21: Liverpool vs Arsenal – tactical preview
If Arsenal comes away with three points this Monday, Mikel Arteta will become the first Arsenal manager to win his...
How To Play Through 4-4-2 Mid-Block Like FC Barcelona – Tactical Theory
The 4-4-2 appears to be the most common defensive shape for teams that form a mid-block, as it offers a...
Premier League 2020/21 – Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur – tactical analysis
It was the 'Kane-Son' duet that done the damage at St. Mary's this past weekend. The English Captain laid on...
UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Ireland vs Finland – tactical analysis
The Republic of Ireland hosted Finland in the UEFA Nations League in what was newly appointed Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's...
