🔥 Develop Build Up Unopposed | 4231

We kick off the week with an analysis video breaking down Phase 1 and Phase 2 build-up play options in a 4231 formation, focusing on key tactical patterns and player movements to progress the ball effectively from the back.

Throughout the rest of the week, we’ll release a series of linked practices, providing you with everything you need to implement these strategies with your team.🙌

🎉 Happy New Year, Coaches! 🎉

We’re kicking off 2025 with momentum, releasing fresh content every weekday so far! Our newest video, Build-Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 3-4-3, breaks down key positioning principles to help your team smoothly progress through the thirds. Linked practices are coming your way all week, starting tomorrow! 🔥

If you missed any recent content, here are some of our latest practices to level up your sessions:

1. Combinations, Crossing and Finishing | 93-P4

2. How to Penetrate the Low Block | 80-P9

3. Rotational Movement to Receive Throw-Ins | 96-P2
   

Stay tuned for more! Let us know if you have anything specific you would like us to create. 👇

🔥 Playing Through The Midfield | 1321 🔥

Hi Coaches! Let's start this week off strong with our new formation analysis video focusing on dominating midfield play in a 321 formation against a 231 press. This video analyses three key pressing scenarios and demonstrates how to exploit defensive setups to maintain possession, break lines, and create attacking opportunities! ⚽️

🎉 Linked Practices: We have new linked practices each day this week, helping you not only understand the formation, but how to train your players to execute the main principles highlighted in the analysis. 

Let's make this a great week! 🙌

🎉 Break the Press for Midfield Possession | 97-P10

This phase of play practice focuses on breaking down a 2-3-1 press using a 3-2-1 setup, emphasising quick decision-making, effective ball progression, and intelligent movement. Let us know how your players get on with this one! 🙌

🔥 Exploiting Midfield Overloads | 99-P11

This medium sided game is linked to our 3-2-1 formation series, designed to master phase 2 build-up by playing through midfield and exploiting central overloads. Perfect for building composure, decision-making, and sharp attacking combinations! 🎉

⚽️ Midfield Solutions to Beat the Press (1321) | 99-P4

This technical passing practice focuses on building play from the back, emphasising ball rotation, finding the free midfielder, and progressing through a 2-3-1 press. Designed around the principles of the 3-2-1 series, we will work through 3 different pressing scenarios, creating patterns to bypass these presses effectively. Players will develop their ability to read the press, execute precise passes, and transition positions dynamically, ensuring continuous movement and progression. 🔥

🔥 343 Build Up - Find the 10 in the Pockets | 92-P9

Unlock creativity in tight spaces with this possession transfer game, designed for teams playing in a 3-4-3 setup. The focus is on breaking through defensive pressure by finding players in central pockets and creating opportunities to progress play. Perfect for developing player relationships and confidence when playing the 3-4-3. 🎉

🎉 Beating the Press in a 343 - Phase 1 | 28-P11

Master the art of breaking the press when setup in a 343, with this medium-sized build-up game, focusing on using the goalkeeper as a key player in progression. The attacking team works on creative solutions to bypass defensive pressure and break out to score, while defenders aim to regain possession and counter quickly. This practice develops composure, decision-making, and sharp transitions, preparing players to navigate high-pressure situations effectively. 🙌⚽️

🔥 4 V 3 Opposed Build-Up Game | 26-P3

It’s time to develop your goalkeeper’s skills and team cohesion with this dynamic 4 v 3 opposed practice, designed to challenge technical execution and tactical understanding in building play against a two-striker press. Simple, but effective 🙌