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Playing by Principles in Attack

2025-01-21T16:11:04+02:00

Coaches often need to make decisions about their game model and how to execute it. Playing by closed solutions or playing by principles is one of them. The first option, offers less choice to the players and it's easier to learn and execute while the second one allows the players to interpret which team principle they should ensure based on the game situation and teammates adapt to it. Nuri Sahin at Borussia Dortmund has set very clear offensive principles and the team has performed at the highest level. In this article, we will discover the team's principles and offensive tactics.

Playing by Principles in Attack2025-01-21T16:11:04+02:00

Defensive Coordination: Individual Fundamentals

2025-01-21T16:07:54+02:00

The synergy between center-backs and full-backs is pivotal to ensure a good defensive organization. The center-back must play a crucial role in reducing reception space between lines, identifying direct and potential indirect opponents to maintain control and reduce the space. Simultaneously, the full-back's duty to cover the space left by the central defender is equally vital. They must balance their positioning to prevent opponents from exploiting gaps, ensuring they maintain optimal distance from their direct opponents.

Defensive Coordination: Individual Fundamentals2025-01-21T16:07:54+02:00

Pau Cubarsí: The Latest Talent from La Masia

2025-03-12T11:28:49+02:00

Pau Cubarsí, at just 17 years of age has made a remarkable entrance into 2024, swiftly securing his place in the starting lineup at FC Barcelona. His style of play might evoke memories of a young Gerard Piqué. In this article, we will analyze the key tactical features of Pau Cubarsí such as his way of defending the ball possessor, the ability to keep the defensive line high, and exceptional perception and decision-making skills makes him an important player for the FC Barcelona first team.

Pau Cubarsí: The Latest Talent from La Masia2025-03-12T11:28:49+02:00

The 7 Elements to Generate a Good Training Context

2025-02-12T18:14:33+02:00

In order for players to improve and teams to elevate their performance in the competition, it is key that as coaches we generating the best possible context in our training sessions. Coaches are responsible for making sure their training sessions present all the necessary elements for players to be able to assimilate all the concepts and be able to apply them in the situations they will face in matches. In this article, we will go through some of the 7 secrets to create a good training session.

The 7 Elements to Generate a Good Training Context2025-02-12T18:14:33+02:00

Inter Milan: Simone Inzaghi’s Masterpiece

2025-02-11T19:25:22+02:00

Simone Inzaghi has built a very vertical and fluid team at Inter Milan, using a 3-5-2 structure as a basis, but with continuous movements that change the structure and also mobilize the opponent defense. In this article, we will analyze what makes Inter Milan one of the most outstanding teams in Europe focusing in the role played by Lautaro Martínez, the mobility of their center backs and their verticality in offensive transitions.

Inter Milan: Simone Inzaghi’s Masterpiece2025-02-11T19:25:22+02:00

Positional Attack: How to Attack Defensive Blocks

2025-06-19T11:54:44+02:00

Mastering a successful positional attack requires a strategic emphasis on team structure, ball circulation, and player movement. This approach ensures the creation of advantageous spaces and the unbalance of defensive lines, laying the groundwork for overcoming defensive blocks through coordinated play and strategic positioning, from the foundational team setup to dynamic player movements.

Positional Attack: How to Attack Defensive Blocks2025-06-19T11:54:44+02:00

Rodri Hernández: The Tactical Evolution

2025-01-21T15:42:39+02:00

Despite Rodrigo Hernández 'Rodri' is one of the most important player of Manchester City and Spanish national team. The holding midfielder played was key for City last season's victories in the Premier League and the Champions league, in a new offensive role thanks to Pep Guardiola's tactical adjustments. The Spanish midfielder, also managed to keep high standards in the other aspects of the game where he was already outstanding. In this article, we analyze Rodri's tactical evolution.

Rodri Hernández: The Tactical Evolution2025-01-21T15:42:39+02:00

How to Press in a 3-4-3 System

2025-02-12T17:36:06+02:00

Pressing in different game systems has its own characteristics and requirements. In this article we will analyze how to press in a 3-4-3 system. We will explain in depth the importance of the striker-midfielder and wingback-winger relationships and which role each player must execute for a well coordinated and effective pressing.

How to Press in a 3-4-3 System2025-02-12T17:36:06+02:00

Girona FC: Key Elements of their Game

2025-01-21T15:37:08+02:00

Girona FC is playing terrific this season both in attack and defense, becoming one of the most attractive teams to watch at La Liga. Under Michel Sanchez, the Montilivi side is playing some of the best football and showing great offensive power. In this article will discover what tactical concepts and ideas makes them such a good team.

Girona FC: Key Elements of their Game2025-01-21T15:37:08+02:00
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