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January 16, 2025

Break the Press for Midfield Possession | 97-P10

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:29 Solution 1: Narrow Press = Play Around00:46 Key Point 1: Stay Inside to Drag Defender Across00:56 Key Point 2: First Time Pass to Speed Up Game01:06 Solution 2: Wide Press = Play Through01:25 Key Point 3: CM’s Stay Separated & Disguised Passes01:43 Solution 3: Block Press = Switch & Exploit Overloads02:07 Key Point 4:Occupy FB to Create Space Out WideThis 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. Players explore three tactical solutions, each tailored to overcome different press scenarios posed by the opposition. The practice encourages creativity in finding free midfielders, sharp passing to exploit gaps, and coordinated team movement to transition efficiently into attacking spaces. With time constraints for scoring and counter-attacking opportunities for defenders, the session builds intensity, sharpens transitions, and simulates game-realistic pressure situations. 🔥

🎉 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! 🙌

Dario

January 15, 2025

01:53

Exploiting Midfield Overloads | 99-P11

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:30 Exploit Central 2 v 1 Overload00:54 Progression 1: Attacking Players Can Defend in the Middle Third01:05 Create Space in 3 V 1 in 1st Zone01:18 Progression 2: Defenders Can Jump into Middle Third = Man for Man01:29 Use GK as Spare Player - Midfield Movement to Open Passing LanesThis 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. The setup locks players into key positions, developing their ability to progress through thirds by connecting with free midfielders and adapting to pressing variations. When play reaches the final third, midfielders join the attack to create a 3 v 2 attacking overload. Defenders aim to win possession and counter quickly, reinforcing transitions under pressure.Perfect for building composure, decision-making, and sharp attacking combinations! 🎉

🔥 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! 🎉

Dario

January 14, 2025

01:39

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

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:26 Solution 1: Narrow Press = Play Around00:49 Solution 2: Wide Press = Play Through01:14 Solution 3: Block Press = Switch and Use Wide Overloads 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. 🔥

⚽️ 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. 🔥

Dario

January 13, 2025

01:30

Playing Through The Midfield | 1321

Learn how to dominate midfield play in a 321 formation against a 231 press with this tactical breakdown. This video analyses three key pressing scenarios and demonstrates how to exploit defensive setups to maintain possession, break lines, and create attacking opportunities. Master the art of positioning, passing, and movement to beat the press and control the game. 🔥

🔥 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! 🙌

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. 🙌

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