In the modern game, pressing is more than just a defensive strategy; it's a proactive method of creating goal-scoring opportunities....

With teams often electing to press high in the opposition's defensive third, having a goalkeeper with long distribution who can...

What Is Low Block Defending? Low block defending, where a team is set up to defend in their shape with...

What Is The 3-5-2 Formation? The 3-5-2 is a formation that can enable efficient possession-based build-up play while offering effective...

Celtic begin their UEFA Champions League campaign this week in the play-off round against Kazakhstan Premier League champions Kairat Almaty....

Rondo and possession exercises are now staples in most modern football coaches' repertoires. They can, and should, be used throughout...

As coaches prepare for the upcoming season, implementing a cohesive pressing system is crucial for teams seeking to control games...

With pre-season football fast approaching or already underway for some teams, small-sided games are valuable tools for increasing intensity, preparing...

The “art of defending” is something pundits like to claim has been lost in recent years.  Whilst some “street-wise” elements...

Last week, after a protracted period of speculation, Rangers announced Russell Martin as their seventh permanent manager in 10 years. ...

As we have seen with many of Europe's top teams this season, attacking wingers can often be the difference-makers in...

Creative attacking wingers are experiencing a renaissance at the top level of European football, a welcome departure from the modern...

This tactical analysis of RC Strasbourg will analyse how Liam Rosenior has the Ligue 1 side fighting for European football...

Possession exercises are a well-used tool for coaches and are common in training sessions at all levels of the game. ...

Whether playing against a high press or a low block, the centre-back's role is key in the build-up phase and...

This tactical theory will analyse recent trends concerning how goalkeepers are utilised.  Long gone are the days of goalkeepers simply...

The inverted full-back position is an ever-evolving position, and new ideas and tactics for best utilising these players are constantly being introduced. This...

What Is A 4-4-2 Mid-Block? The 4-4-2 mid-block is an out-of-possession strategy that features a flat back four, a midfield...

Coaching attacking play, and specifically, creativity in wide players, can be one of the most challenging concepts for coaches to...

In modern-day football, teams expect to come up against compact defensive blocks designed to crowd the central areas of the...