⚽️ Bayern v PSG Analysis - Beat the Press

This analysis dives into how Bayern Munich expertly navigated PSG’s aggressive high press in their recent clash. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Bayern showcased intelligent Phase 1 build-up strategies to bypass the challenges posed by PSG's 4-4-2 diamond setup. Discover the tactical adjustments and key movements that allowed Bayern to beat the press and penetrate PSG's defence.

🔥 3 v 2 Opposed Build Up Play | 66-P5

Let's strengthen the connection between your central defenders and CDM with this targeted practice, perfect for teams utilising a setup with two centre-backs and a central defensive midfielder. This practice is linked directly to our latest Phase 1 Analysis: Playing Out Against a Single Striker | 1231 🙌

⚽️ Spurs v City Analysis - Who saw that one coming? 😱

In this quick analysis, we break down how Tottenham utilised clever rotational movement and well-timed penetrating runs to dismantle Manchester City. Who are your favourites for the title? 🤔

🎉 Centre Back Stepping in to Attack | 52-P4

This new technical practice is linked directly to our latest Phase 1 Analysis: Playing Out Against a Single Striker | 1231 and focuses on developing short passing combinations between central defenders (CB's) and the central defensive midfielder (CDM) to break the attacking press. Let us know how your team got on with this one. Keep an eye out for an opposed linked practice being published tomorrow. 🙌

🔥 New 1231 ( 7 V 7 ) Analysis - Beating the One Player Press

Learn how to build play effectively in Phase 1 when setup in a 1231 formation with this analysis video. We focus on patterns to counter common pressing scenarios, such as utilising a deep diamond to switch play, create space, and advance through the thirds.

Keep an eye out for the linked practices over the next two days! 🎉

🎉 Formations on the way! Black or White Background Text? 🤔 

If you haven't seen how club.touchtight.com can help you connect your club, fellow coaches and your team, it's time for a catch up. 👀

Hey Coaches, hope you're all having a great week. 

A big thank you to Dario who continues to roll out daily updates on new content, every weekday for months I would say! 👌

We've decided to provide a consistent update of the work that is going on behind the scenes, so you can get a feel of regular updates.. So here goes with our first!

Audio Key Coaching Points Updates:
04-P2: Interchanging Positions Rondo
06-P10: Defending Compact in a Phase of Play | 4231
54-P3: Movement to Receive Game
61-P12: 3 v 1 Transfer Rondos

New Content Published so far this week:

Monday 18th November: 
Playing Out from the Back (4231) | 97-P5
Tuesday 19th November:
Beat the Press to Play Out (4231) | 97-P9

Upcoming Backend Building:

1231 Formation Patterns in Phase 1: Begin the Attack (7 v 7)

1231 Related Practices (Individual, Technical, Opposed, SSG)

The Gravenberch Turn!

⚽️ Beat the Press to Play Out (4231) | 97-P9

Master the art of building from the back with this functional practice, designed to refine your team's ability to navigate a high press in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 setup against a 4-3-3! 🔥

🎉 Playing Out from the Back (4231) | 97-P5

Let's attack this week! Sharpen your team's ability to build from the back and connect through the thirds with this engaging skill practice, designed specifically for a 4231 setup!