Category: Set Piece Analysis

FC Annecy

Set-Piece Analysis: Dissecting FC Annecy’s Secrets In Attacking Corners Under Laurent Guyot Tactics

At the time of writing, FC Annecy is in ninth place after five rounds of Ligue 2, with a total of eight points,…

October 27, 2024

Amadou Onana

Why Arsenal’s Set-Pieces Stand Out: Tactics, Principles & Perspectives Of The Elite

Set pieces have become an integral part of football, leading coaches, analysts, and even fans to become deeply passionate about all aspects…

October 24, 2024

Analysis

Mastering Throw-In Tactics: Defensive Strategies That Work At All Levels

Differences Between Throw-In Tactics & Set Piece Tactics Throw-ins are a crucial set piece, often overlooked despite their frequent occurrence during matches.…

October 15, 2024

Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen Set-Piece Analysis 2024/25: Sebastián Parilla & Xabi Alonso Tactics Explained

Bayer Leverkusen Defensive Struggles  Competition in the Bundesliga looks to be fierce this year. After five rounds, the defending champions Bayer Leverkusen…

October 2, 2024

Analysis

The Set-Piece Strategies That Undermined Liverpool In 2023/24

Liverpool concluded their season in third place in the Premier League, amassing 82 points. They trailed Arsenal in second place by seven…

September 30, 2024

Analysis

Why Real Madrid Can’t Defend Corners Well – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid began the new season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory on a joyous night for…

September 30, 2024

Analysis

DC United’s Secret Weapon In MLS 2024: How Attacking Set Plays Shine In A Stormy Season – Set Piece Analysis

D.C. United occupy 13th in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, having accumulated 26 points from 25 matches, reflecting statistically poor…

September 30, 2024

Analysis

Corner Kings Exposed: Unravelling OGC Nice’s Defensive Dominance And The Tactics To Topple Them – Set-Piece Analysis

OGC Nice occupy the sixth position in the Ligue 1 with 40 points after 25 matches, having won 11 matches, drawn seven,…

September 25, 2024

Analysis

Why Arsenal Thrive & Leeds United Struggle: How Set-Piece Tactics Win Games

Across England’s top two divisions, Arsenal and Leeds United could both claim to have suffered the most heartbreaking end to a largely…

September 23, 2024

Analysis

Set Piece Analysis & Predictions For Premier League 2024/25

On this upcoming Friday evening, global attention will turn to the return of the world’s most popular football league, as the English…

September 22, 2024

Analysis

Set-piece Evolution: Investigating The Varied Roles Of Post Defenders In Modern Football – Set-piece Analysis

In the past, utilising defenders on both the near and far posts was a common strategy in defending against corner kicks. However,…

September 20, 2024

Analysis

Shanghai Port’s Corner Mastery 2024: Oscar’s Set-Piece Magic Explained

Shanghai Port occupy first place in the Chinese Super League after 25 rounds, having accumulated 66 points; this places them just two…

September 17, 2024

Analysis

Derby County’s Tactical Edge: Innovation In Corners & Throw Ins – Set Piece Analysis

Derby County compete in the 2024/25 EFL Championship after having been promoted from League One, where they played for the previous two…

September 10, 2024

AC Milan

AC Milan 2023/24: Finding The Faults With A Man Marking Approach – Set Piece Analysis

AC Milan have been one of the most dominant teams in Serie A this season, also averaging the second most average possession…

September 9, 2024

Abel Ferreira

Palmeiras Secret Hybrid Corner Defence System – Set Piece Analysis

At the time of writing, Palmeiras hold third place in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, trailing the leaders Fortaleza, who have played one fewer…

September 5, 2024

Analysis

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Botafogo’s Attacking Corner Routines – Set Piece Analysis

Botafogo occupy first place in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 48 points, 11 ahead of Palmeiras in second place, with both having…

August 25, 2024

Analysis

Unleashing FC Como’s Set Piece Arsenal 2023/24: The Key To Serie B Success – Set Piece Analysis

In early 2023, I produced an FC Como 1907 Analysis and their failure to adequately defend set plays. Relegation was a possibility,…

August 25, 2024

Analysis

3 Strategies For Defending Corner Kicks With Real Examples – Set Piece Analysis

Defensive setups from corner kicks have evolved in recent football history. The two main methods of defending corners have included zonal defending…

August 21, 2024

Analysis

Inside FC Seoul’s 2024 Playbook: Corner Kick Tactics That Win Games – Set-Piece Analysis

After 27 rounds, FC Seoul are sixth in the K League 1, having achieved 12 wins, six draws, and nine losses —…

August 20, 2024

Belgian First Division A

Belgian First Division A 2020/21: Oh Leuven’s Success From Set Plays – Set Piece Analysis

After their promotion to the Belgian First Division A, OH Leuven had a difficult task of not getting relegated again. At the…

August 19, 2024