Tactics

Tactics

How to coach pressing triggers so whole teams regain possession in the opponent’s half

I remember the first time I watched a team regularly win the ball high up the pitch: it wasn't because they had a star striker or an intimidating...

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Tactics

Why full-backs are the new midfielders: tactical blueprints for modern wing play

I still remember the first time I watched a full-back influence a game like a central midfielder. It wasn't a one-off moment — it was a pattern....

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Tactics

How can a 4-2-3-1 tweak unlock more chances for lower-league football teams

I’ve long considered the 4-2-3-1 one of the most practical shapes for lower-league clubs — it’s familiar to players, flexible in attack and...

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Tactics

What opposition managers reveal about your team's weaknesses: lessons from post-match interviews

Opposition managers do more than fill a podium and tip their hat to the match officials. When I sit through post-match interviews — whether after a...

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