Vincent Kompany has converted Bayern Munich in one of the best teams in Europe again. The young Belgian coach has already shown the key ideas of his game model for the Bavarians. In this article, we will explore the changes Kompany has made and how the team has transformed.
The 4-3-3 formation is one of the most popular systems for attacking proactive teams. It's key, though, to understand how to adapt it against other systems. In this article, we analyze the advantages, disadvantages of the 4-3-3 and how to adapt this system to play against other popular systems, such as 3-5-2 and 4-2-3-1.
Raphinha has quickly become a standout player in FC Barcelona’s impressive season start. His ability to exploit spaces behind defensive lines, exceptional first touch after long passes, and understanding of pressing concepts have all contributed to his pivotal role in the team's success. In this article, we analyse Raphinha’s brilliant performance, exploring how his skills align with advanced strategies for midfielders and wingers, making him a key asset in Barcelona’s attack.
The Individual Fundamentals by Position (IFP) are position-specific concepts that are essential for maximizing team performance. Without them, the effectiveness of team fundamentals is significantly diminished. Mastering these concepts not only enhances your players' performance but also strengthens your qualifications for coaching positions at the professional level.
An advanced midfielder's responsibilities include facilitating the progression of the attack, particularly during high-pressing situations. In this article, we will explore three key principles that can help advanced midfielders improve their ability to move to the side and receive the ball in those spaces.
When being forced by the opponent to defend in a low-block, it is key to protect against their crosses as this will be one of their main threats. In this article, we will explore the three main ideas that will ensure a good performance in this scenario: tracking fast the potential crosser, a good marking distribution and the help from players in the midfielders line.
Uruguay's national team shows exceptional performance in international competitions thanks to 'El Loco' Marcelo Bielsa. In this article, we will analyze Bielsa's tactical evolution with the Uruguayan game in this Copa America, focusing on the tactical keys of this team such as his use of high pressing and aggressive transitions.
1-5-3-2 structure is a common structure for opponents that prioritize defending in a mid and low-block. In this article, we will analyze and propose different solutions that are useful when attacking against a team that use this system in an organized defense.
This defensive effort to regroup the defensive block once the opposing team has managed to surpass the high press is key to ensuring a good defensive scheme. Player effort but also the role of the coach in working on different high press and mid-block schemes, and how to transition from one to the other will be key for a good defensive system.
In this article, we will focus on strategies for building up play against a 2-3-1 system. This formation is widely used in high pressing because it effectively provokes mistakes in the opponent's build-up phase while maintaining enough players to defend in a block. We will explain how to organize your build-up to effectively surpass this structure.
