Tactical Theory

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...

A team’s chances of success in modern football rely heavily on the qualities of their holding midfielder. Especially in the...

Since last season, Arsenal have been consistent in creating goals from crosses. This season (not including the game vs Leicester...

When advancing possession in football, the team mustn't pass the ball without a clear purpose. The popularity of 'tiki-taka' in...

What Is Double Pivot In Football? The double pivot can be a useful tactic in creating numerical superiority in the...

Is 3-4-3 A Good Formation? The 3-4-3 is a formation that offers considerable flexibility in the defensive phase. Teams can...

When it comes to defending in football, much of the content that has been written about it online usually mentions...

Rayo Vallecano “B” sit in the playoffs zone in Tercera RFEF, Group 7. The team from Vallecas chase RSD Alcalá...

What Is A High Line In Football? A high defensive line is a tactic that allows teams to press whilst...

This tactical analysis focuses on the movements of top-performing strikers in the moments before their final goalscoring action from various...

Eintracht Frankfurt have had an outstanding first half of the season, finishing the first round in third place in the...

Below, we look at 6 patterns of play you can use in the 4-2-3-1 formation. We will use tactical analysis...

This tactical theory will analyse tactics used in the attacking phase by teams playing in a 4-3-3 formation.  The tactical...

Tercera Federación is a hub of talent in Spain. This is not only true of talent but also of the tactics...

Scottish Championship side Falkirk have followed up their undefeated League One winning season with a promising start to this campaign....

Christmas is almost here, which means that it is time for the new December 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis...

One can debate many strategies in football. But there is one thing no football coach will ever doubt: the importance...

This tactical theory will analyse different pressing structures and how they have led to teams creating goalscoring opportunities. These structures...

The possession-dominant teams featured in our high xG shot creation tactical analysis often make the game look easier. While there is beauty...