Tactical Theory
Tactical Theory: Using Guardiola and Enrique’s methods to understand how to break down a 4-5-1 defensive block – tactical analysis
One of the most exciting tactical points we've seen in the 2022 World Cup is how the teams defending in...
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Havertz’s displacement of Lukaku perfectly encapsulates the redefinition of the number 9 role – tactical theory
Chelsea’s £97m summer investment in Romelu Lukaku was touted as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw’ to catapult Thomas Tuchel’s...
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Premier League 20/21: Breaking down the ball progression principles used by Liverpool
It may seem like odd timing to write a piece on Liverpool now given that in their last match they...
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Tactical Theory: The death of the number 10
In football, nothing surpasses the prestige of the number 10. The world's most famous players, such as Pelé, Diego Maradona,...
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4-4-2 Formation Booming In La Liga 2019/20: Why It Became Spanish League´s Favorite System – Tactical Analysis
For the first time in many years, 4-4-2 has returned as La Liga's formation of choice in 2019/20. After years...
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Video: Half-Spaces in football | How to use the half-spaces to progress the ball – tactical analysis
In this tactics video, we are going to explain how the half-spaces in football can be manipulated to progress the...
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Video: How To Practice Jürgen Klopp’s Gegenpressing – Training Analysis
This short video includes drills, small-sided games, and rondos with a focus on Gegenpressing. All drills in our analysis help...
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Hansi Flick Tactics At Bayern Munich 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis
After sacking head coach Niko Kovac, Bayern Munich promoted their assistant coach Hansi Flick to the head coach position. And...
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Coaching: Training runs behind the backline in a two forward system
With the 3-5-2 and 4-4-2 back in fashion, the football world is rediscovering the benefits of two forward systems. Of...
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Tactical Theory: Compactness – part 2
Earlier this week, I wrote a tactical theory piece on compactness, focusing on how it affects the defensive phase of...
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Coaching: Training runs behind the backline in a three forward system
If you’ve read my article in April’s edition of the Total Football Analysis Magazine, you’ll know that I point to...
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Tactical Theory: Pressing in La Liga
If you had to guess which of Europe’s top five leagues had the most pressing in their games, you would...
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Video: Attacking With Inverted Wingers Explained – Tactical Analysis
In this video analysis, we explain the tactics behind attacking with inverted wingers in football and therefore use in-game scenarios...
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What Is Compactness In Football And Why It Is Important? – Tactical Theory
The concept of compactness has become a constant in discussions about modern football tactics, particularly when it comes to defensive structures and...
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Video: How To Use A Deep Pivot Like Thiago Alcantara & Granit Xhaka – Tactical Analysis
In this video analysis, we will take a closer look at the pivot position in football. Our tactical analysis will...
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How To Coach Patterns Of Play In 4-3-3 Formation – Tactical Theory
Perhaps you were watching a Premier League or UEFA Champions League game this past season and heard the commentator say,...
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Axel Witsel Scout Report At Borussia Dortmund 2018/2019: The Key To Lucien Favre’s Transition – Player Analysis
Lucien Favre’s return to the Bundesliga has been nothing short of a revelation. His team are playing a dynamic, exciting...
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What Is Jürgen Klopp’s Gegenpressing & How To Practice It – Tactical Theory
What Is Gegenpressing? Football has become a lot more dynamic over the last decades. As a result, the transition phases...
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