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Dario

January 09, 2025

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01:49

Using the GK to Play Out & Break Lines | 26-P7

00:00 Intro00:10 Pattern 1: Pivot Bounce Pass to CB00:33 Flip Sides - Increase Technical & Tactical Balance00:39 Pattern 2: 10 Bounce Pass to Pivot01:04 Pattern 3: Pivot Bounce Pass to CB - Free Up 1001:30 Pattern 4: Allow Players Freedom to CombineThis pattern of play practice aligns with our 3-4-3 analysis, highlighting the strengths of this setup to overcome compact defensive shapes like a 4-3-3 press. Players explore multiple build-up solutions, utilising mannequins to replicate narrow opposition wingers. The focus is on rhythm, precision, and timing, progressing through four sequences to enhance ball circulation, positioning, and tactical awareness in breaking defensive lines. ⚽️

🎉 Using the GK to Play Out and Break Lines | 26-P7
This pattern of play practice aligns with our 3-4-3 analysis, highlighting the strengths of this setup to overcome compact defensive shapes like a 4-3-3 press. Players explore multiple build-up solutions, utilising mannequins to replicate narrow opposition wingers.
🚨 Missed the 3-4-3 analysis video? You can find it here ➡️Playing the 343 (11 v 11) - Phase 1: Begin the Attack along with other supporting practices for this phase of play! ⚽️

Dario

January 08, 2025

01:34

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

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:26 Solution 1: Bounce Pass through Pivot00:50 Solution 2: Beat the Man for Man Press01:13 Solution 3: Bounce with 10 to PivotMaster 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. 🙌⚽️

🎉 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. 🙌⚽️

Dario

January 07, 2025

01:33

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

00:00 Intro00:06 Practice Breakdown00:17 If Defenders Win Possession = Dribble Out of the Area to Score00:29 Scenario 1: Bounce Pass to Outside CB00:52 Scenario 2: Drop Pivot Deep01:13 Scenario 3: 10 Pulls Wide to Receive 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. Players work on maintaining possession under pressure, identifying ways to find the No. 10, and transitioning quickly between attacking and defending roles. This dynamic practice sharpens decision-making, off-the-ball movement, and counter-pressing, ensuring players can adapt to intense in-game scenarios. 🔥⚽️

🔥 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. 🎉

Dario

January 06, 2025

01:17

Build Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 343

Unlock the secrets to effective Phase 1 build-up play with our in-depth 343 analysis video. This tutorial focuses on the key positioning principles that allow your team to progress the ball through the thirds when unopposed. We break down how each player’s positioning and movement contributes to maintaining possession and advancing the ball efficiently, helping your team control the tempo from the back. Whether it's the centre-backs, midfielders, or full-backs, each player’s role is essential to building play with confidence and precision. 🙌

🎉 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:

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

Dario

December 18, 2024

01:40

4 V 3 Opposed Build-Up Game | 26-P3

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown 00:22 Defenders Drive the Ball Into The End Zone After Turnover 00:38 Key Point 1: Disguise Passes to the CDM01:00 Progression: Multi-Directional Transition Game01:22 Key Point 2: 4 v 3 After Turnover - GK Switches Teams 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. The practice focuses on creating attacking opportunities through clever positioning, quick decision-making, and effective use of free players to penetrate defensive zones and score in mini-goals. The structured setup emphasises spatial awareness, with distinct zones guiding transitions and encouraging sharp, purposeful play. If the defending team regains possession, they pivot to attack, aiming to drive the ball into the end zone to earn a goal. This practice sharpens players’ ability to overcome pressure, execute transitions, and capitalise on attacking moments. 🙌⚽️

🔥 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 🙌

Dario

December 17, 2024

01:30

Beat the Press to Play Out | 26-P10

00:00 Intro 00:09 Practice Breakdown 00:28 Solution 1: Play Around The Press00:47 Solution 2: Play Through the Press01:00 Key Point: Play Off the Shoulder01:11 Solution 3: Play Over The PressThis engaging practice focuses on building composure and decision-making in phase 1 buildup play under pressure. Designed to tackle the challenge of playing out against a two-player press, the session encourages players to think quickly, adapt, and execute the best solution to bypass their opponents. The attacking team works on beating the press and transitioning to support the attack, while defenders aim to disrupt play and counterattack with purpose. With a focus on three key tactical solutions, this practice sharpens understanding, improves execution, and enhances overall confidence in buildup situations. Perfect for developing game-ready skills under real-time pressure. 🔥

🎉 Beat the Press to Play Out | 26-P10

This engaging practice focuses on building composure and decision-making in phase 1 buildup play under pressure. Designed to tackle the challenge of playing out against a two-player press, the session encourages players to think quickly, adapt, and execute the best solution to bypass their opponents. Let us know how your players got on with this one. 🙌

Dario

December 16, 2024

01:50

Beat the Two Player Press | 1231

Discover how to outsmart a two-man press in a when playing a 1231 setup (7 V 7) using tactical positioning, precise passing, and effective movement. This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns. From circulating the ball through the backline to exploiting direct long passes, learn how to maintain control, break the press, and launch decisive attacks in the build-up phase.🔥⚽️

🔥 New 1231 Analysis & Linked Practice!

We kick off the week by diving into How to Beat the Two Player Press when playing the 1231 ( 7 V 7). This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns.

Linked to this analysis, we have the 1st of three practices being published this week: Goalkeeper Playing Out From the Back | 26-P4 , which develops the key principles broken down in the analysis video. 🔥

🚨In case you missed it, have a look at the full collection: Playing the 1231 (7 v 7) - Phase 1: Begin the Attack - which we will continually build out bringing you different tactical solutions and linked practices for every scenario you could face when playing out in this setup. Have a great week all! 🙌

Dario

December 13, 2024

01:42

Break Out Possession Game | 85-P5

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown 00:27 If Defenders Win the Ball - Break Out the Box to Score 00:40 Key Point 1: Floater & End Player Play on Different Lines00:51 Progression 1: Multiple Defenders Can Press in a Box01:14 Progression 2: Defenders Become Possession Team After TurnoverThis 4v4+3 breakout possession game is designed to enhance decision-making, ball retention, and transition play in a fast-paced environment. The practice focuses on improving possession under pressure while encouraging intelligent movement and quick transitions between attacking and defensive roles. The attacking team must complete at least three passes before attempting to break out, using a bounce pass with end players to score in any of the four mini goals. Defenders can win possession and immediately counter-attack. With two progressions, the game increases defensive pressure and challenges players to adapt quickly to changes in possession. This practice promotes effective passing, finding space, and maintaining possession under intense pressure. ⚽️🔥

🎉 Break Out Possession Game | 85-P5

This 4v4+3 breakout possession game is designed to enhance decision-making, ball retention, and transition play in a fast-paced environment. Your players are going to enjoy this one! Have a great weekend all 🙌

Dario

December 12, 2024

01:48

Develop 1 v 1 Attacking in Wide Zones | 98-P6

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:31 Counter Attack if Defenders Win Possession00:43 Progression 1: Wide Rotational Movement 01:00 Key Point 1: Drive Centrally to Create Space Outside01:13 Progression 2: Opposite Wide Player Can Attack the Back Post01:32 Key Point 2: Arrive on the Blind Side into SpaceWant to dominate wide areas and sharpen your team's attacking play? This small-sided practice focuses on quick ball circulation, isolated 1 v 1 duels, and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With realistic scenarios for wingers to beat defenders or combine creatively, plus progressive challenges, it’s perfect for improving individual skills and team coordination. 🔥⚽️

🎉 Develop 1 v 1 Attacking in Wide Zones | 98-P6

Want to dominate wide areas and sharpen your team's attacking play? This small-sided practice focuses on quick ball circulation, isolated 1 v 1 duels, and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With realistic scenarios for wingers to beat defenders or combine creatively, plus progressive challenges, it’s perfect for improving individual skills and team coordination. 🔥⚽️

Dario

December 11, 2024

01:38

Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd | 98-P9

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown 00:28 Solution 1: Full back makes an underlapping run from deep 00:46 Solution 2: Straight Pass and Diagonal Run in Behind 01:02 Solution 3: Quick 1-2 Combinations around the Defender 01:23 Solution 4: Wingers Moves Inside - FB Pushes high into space This functional practice takes place in a 45x50-yard area and is designed to enhance wide players' decision-making in the final third. Through four key attacking solutions, players will develop the skills needed to recognise and execute effective options during match situations. The session focuses on improving their ability to exploit wide spaces, combine with teammates, and make impactful runs, ensuring they can create crossing and goal-scoring opportunities. By working through these solutions, players will gain the confidence and tactical awareness to make quick, intelligent decisions under pressure.⚽️

⚽️ Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd | 98-P9

This functional practice is designed to enhance wide players' decision-making in the final third. Through four key attacking solutions, players will develop the skills needed to recognise and execute effective options during match situations. Let us know how this one goes with your players. 🙌

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