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🚨 New Category Alert for the Touchtight Community! 🚨We’re excited to introduce our Position-Specific Series, designed to break down the key skills, movements, and tactical responsibilities for every role on the pitch.To begin, we’re focusing on strikers, covering everything from movement and finishing to decision-making under pressure. Next week, we shift our attention to full backs, exploring their attacking and defensive roles.Each week, we’ll spotlight a new position with supporting practices to help players develop in their specific roles. Let us know which position you want us to cover next! 👇⚽ Dear Touchtight Community,We’re thrilled to introduce TouchTight 3.0, a game-changing platform designed to revolutionise the way you approach coaching. For those familiar with app.coaching.com, this new platform—club.touchtight.com—builds on its foundations while delivering enhanced features that save you valuable time and elevate your coaching experience.TouchTight 3.0 combines the best of what you already know with exciting new tools. The Engine Room remains the core for accessing session plans and videos, while new features like the Dugout—a player-focused area, the Animation Tool, and an advanced Session Planner provide an all-in-one solution for individual and club-wide planning. Whether you’re developing your own practices or collaborating with fellow coaches on players, sessions, fixtures, and beyond, this platform empowers you to take your coaching to the next level.While there’s no mobile app yet, one is in the works. This platform is best suited for coaches who want more than just access to videos and session plans—it’s designed for those who are passionate about building better practices, driving player development, and fostering collaboration within their clubs.You can now explore club.touchtight.com with a 30-day free trial—no commitment required. Whether you choose to use both platforms or transition fully, the choice is yours. Don’t miss the chance to step into this new frontier of coaching. The future of coaching starts here.Warm regards,The TouchTight Team

Emmanuel Y G.

in ⚽ formations

March 04, 2025

02:02

Using the 3rd Man Run to Penetrate | 66-P10

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:32 Key Point 1: Set Pass on the Opposite Side to Create Space00:48 Progression 1: Introduce a Central Line and Zone01:12 Key Point 2: Playing Without Balance Allows Defenders to Intercept 01:25 Progression 2: Play Through or Around the Central Zone01:47 Key Point 3: Coordinated Go and Show Movements Unlock your team's attacking potential with this phase of play practice, designed to break defensive lines using well-timed third-man runs. The focus is on building from the back, linking play through the number 10s, and creating space for wingers to exploit in behind. Players will develop their ability to combine quickly, time movements effectively, and finish with precision. Two progressions add increasing challenges, keeping players engaged and ensuring continuous tactical development. 🔥⚽️

CPHS

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

March 03, 2025

01:50

4 v 4 + 3 Possession Transfer Rondo | 61-P11

00:00 Intro00:12 Practice Breakdown00:26 Defenders Win Possession = Combine and Find Outside Floater to Score00:44 Progression 1: One Attacker Allowed in Each Zone 01:00 If 2 Attacking Players Are in the Same Box = Point for Defenders01:05 Progression 2: One Extra Defender Can Press to Win Possession01:33 If Defenders Win the Ball They Must Transfer & Become Possession TeamThis practice reinforces key principles of the 433 formation, focusing on controlled build-up play and quick transitions. Played in a structured rondo setup, teams must maintain possession under pressure, using wide floaters to switch play and break lines. Defenders aim to disrupt possession and capitalise on turnovers, creating a competitive environment where successful switches and defensive regains earn points. We have added two progressions that add tactical challenges, ensuring continuous player development.🎉⚽️

🚨 NEW: 4 v 4 + 3 Possession Transfer Rondo | 61-P11

We kickoff the week with this practice reinforces key principles of the 433 formation, focusing on controlled build-up play and quick transitions. Played in a structured rondo setup, teams must maintain possession under pressure, using wide floaters to switch play and break lines.

Have a great week, coaches! 🙌

Dario

in 💪 general

February 28, 2025

If you could sit down for a coffee and pick the brain of just ONE of these legendary managers, who would it be — and what’s the first question you’d ask them? ☕️⚽️

Sir Alex Ferguson

28 %

Pep Guardiola

35 %

José Mourinho

8 %

Jürgen Klopp

14 %

Carlo Ancelotti

15 %

65 votes

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 27, 2025

02:07

Build from the Back Game (352) | 97-P6

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown00:42 Key Point 1: Commit a Press - Find the Free Player00:56 Progression 1: Extra Midfielder Can Press in the 1st Zone01:13 Key Point 2: Pivot Positions Between Defenders to Create Passing Option01:28 Progression 2: Midfielders Can Drop Down/Wide to Receive01:47 Key Point 3: If MF is Followed - Find the PivotThis small-sided game challenges players to break down defensive pressure and build attacks effectively. With a structured three-zone setup, teams must create space, progress through midfield, and capitalize on overloads to generate goal-scoring opportunities. The practice encourages intelligent movement, quick combinations, and decision-making under pressure. Two progressions add complexity, ensuring players stay engaged while refining their ability to play through the thirds.💪⚽️

🔥NEW: Build from the Back Game (352) | 97-P6

This small-sided game challenges players to break down defensive pressure and build attacks effectively when setup in a 352. With a structured three-zone setup, teams must create space, progress through midfield, and capitalise on overloads to generate goal-scoring opportunities.

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 26, 2025

01:33

3 V 3 Build Up Wave Game | 97-P8

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:34 Key Point 1: Recognise & Exploit Gaps00:52 If Defenders Intercept - Switch Out Team Who Lost Possession01:16 Progression: Set Time Challenges for Penetration Master build-up play in a back three with this dynamic wave practice, designed to sharpen possession, passing precision, and decision-making under pressure. Players must work through a compact defensive block, using intelligent movement and combination play to break the lines with a penetrating pass. With continuous role rotations, this session challenges teams to transition quickly between attack and defence, reinforcing tactical awareness, defensive structure, and forward passing execution.

🚨 NEW: 3 V 3 Build Up Wave Game | 97-P8

Master build-up play in a back three with this dynamic wave practice, designed to sharpen possession, passing precision, and decision-making under pressure.

A great practice to develop confidence in possession and forward passing. 💪

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 25, 2025

01:35

Break Lines to Attack | 54-P9

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:22 Key Point 1: Entice the Press00:45 Progression: Players Must be on Different Vertical Lines When Receiving 01:04 Defenders Regain = Become the Possession Team01:18 Key Point 2: Play on Different Lines to Create Effective Passing AnglesThis 4 v 4 + 3 possession practice sharpens build-up play, focusing on a back three and midfield three while incorporating floaters for fluid movement. Teams must retain possession under pressure, utilising quick passing and intelligent positioning to break lines and create scoring opportunities. Floaters provide key link-up play, while defenders look to win possession and counter quickly. We have a progression that focuses on players being aware of their positioning, ensuring continuous tactical and technical development. ⚽️

⚽️ NEW: Break Lines to Attack | 54-P9

This 4 v 4 + 3 possession practice sharpens build-up play, focusing on a back three and midfield three while incorporating floaters for fluid movement. Let us know what you think of this practice...any changes you would make? 🤔

Dario

in 💪 general

February 24, 2025

01:46

Build Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 352

This series explores unopposed build-up play in the 3-5-2 formation, focusing on positional roles and key tactical principles in Phase 1: Begin the Attack. It covers maintaining numerical superiority, midfield rotations, wide overloads, and breaking defensive lines to progress through the thirds effectively.

🚨 NEW: Build Up Play Unopposed - Phase 1 | 352🚨

This week, we’re breaking down unopposed build-up play in the 3-5-2 formation, focusing on key tactical principles in Phase 1: Begin the Attack. 📋⚽

From maintaining numerical superiority to midfield rotations, wide overloads, and breaking defensive lines, we’ll cover how teams can progress through the thirds effectively.

🔗 Plus, we’ve got linked practices dropping each day until Friday, designed to help you implement these ideas on the pitch! Stay tuned! 👀🔥

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 21, 2025

01:29

3rd Man Run Attacking Play | 66-P8

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:29 Key Point: Timing of Runs in Behind00:45 Defender Wins Possession = Pass to GK to Trigger Next Attack 01:04 Progression: Midfielder Makes 3rd Man Run in BehindUnlock attacking creativity with this dynamic third-man run wave practice, designed to develop technical patterns that break defensive lines and create opportunities in the final third. Players will work on combination play, movement, and timing to execute penetrating passes, with wingers making well-timed runs in behind to engage in 1 v 1 situations. The practice flows continuously, reinforcing quick decision-making, attacking transitions, and defensive recovery. A progression adds complexity, challenging a different player to make well timed 3rd man runs. 🔥⚽️

⚽️ 3rd Man Run Attacking Play | 66-P8

We end off this week's topic with a dynamic third-man run wave practice, designed to develop technical patterns that break defensive lines and create opportunities in the final third.

Check out all the practices and analysis in Theme | 66 Third Man Runs to Finish. 🔥

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 20, 2025

02:02

Using the 3rd Man Run to Penetrate | 66-P10

🎉 Using the 3rd Man Run to Penetrate | 66-P10

Unlock your team's attacking potential with this phase of play practice, designed to break defensive lines using well-timed third-man runs. The focus is on building from the back, linking play through the number 10s, and creating space for wingers to exploit in behind. 🔥

Dario

in 🤩 new-content

February 19, 2025

02:01

3rd Man Breakout Runs - SSG | 66-P6

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:26 Solution 1: CM Finds Near Side Winger In Behind00:46 Solution 2: CM Finds the Opposite Winger01:16 Solution 3: CM Finds the Opposite Winger01:42 Solution 4 : Striker Drops to Receive and Play In Behind for WingerUnlock the attacking potential of your team with this small-sided game, designed to create and exploit space behind defensive lines through third-man runs. This practice sharpens third-man runs, quick passing combinations, and intelligent movement to break through compact defences. Through a series of structured solutions, players will learn how to manipulate opposition positioning, progress the ball effectively, and free wingers to attack dangerous areas. 🙌⚽️

🔥 3rd Man Breakout Runs - SSG | 66-P6

Unlock the attacking potential of your team with this small-sided game, designed to create and exploit space behind defensive lines through third-man runs. This practice sharpens third-man runs, quick passing combinations, and intelligent movement to break through compact defences. 🙌

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