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04 Dec 14:43

🔥 Midfielder - Fullback Connections | 92-P7

Develop your attacking play with this dynamic pattern of play designed to develop effective combinations between your centre-back, fullback, and central midfielder. This practice emphasises precise timing, movement, and creativity to break defensive lines and finish in goal-scoring positions. Players work through a coordinated sequence, starting with a centre-back switch, progressing through the fullback, and ending with a perfectly timed midfield run in behind the defence to finish past the goalkeeper. With rotations built into the setup, every player gains experience in multiple roles, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of this attacking strategy. 🔥
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Midfielder - Fullback Connections | 92-P7

00:00 Intro00:05 Practice Breakdown00:28 Key Point 1: Play on Opposite Lines - Exploit Vacated Space00:41 Progression 1: Pass to the Opposite Midfielder01:05 Key Point 2: Body Position When Playing Forward01:24 Progression 2: Pass to the Opposite Fullback01:42 Key Point 3: Weight of Pass & Timing of RunsDevelop your attacking play with this dynamic pattern of play designed to develop effective combinations between your centre-back, fullback, and central midfielder. This practice emphasises precise timing, movement, and creativity to break defensive lines and finish in goal-scoring positions. Players work through a coordinated sequence, starting with a centre-back switch, progressing through the fullback, and ending with a perfectly timed midfield run in behind the defence to finish past the goalkeeper. With rotations built into the setup, every player gains experience in multiple roles, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of this attacking strategy.

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02 Dec 14:20

⚽️ Build from the Back & Penetrate | 43-P11

This dynamic medium-sided game, played on half a pitch, focuses on improving build-up play and attacking penetration. This practice is linked to our "Playing the 1431 (9 v 9) - Phase 1: Begin the Attack"  analysis, showcasing the key points of the analysis in a practice setup. Keep an eye out for the 2nd supporting practice, published this Wednesday. 🔥
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Build from the Back & Penetrate | 43-P11

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown00:30 Quick Transition to Counter After Winning Possession00:42 Key Point 1: Find Free Player with Fullback01:01 Key Point 2: Find Opposite Midfielder01:17 Key Point 3: Exploit Central Overload01:31 Progression 1: CB Can Press the Spare Player01:55 Progression 2: MF Can Press Opposite CB This dynamic medium-sided game, played on half a pitch, focuses on improving build-up play and attacking penetration. The field is divided into three zones, challenging teams to progress through each while maintaining possession and exploiting overloads. Starting with a 2v1 in the defensive zone, the possession team aims to bypass the press and transition through the central area into the attacking third, where a 3v2 overload provides opportunities to finish. Defenders are tasked with breaking up play and countering into mini-goals, adding intensity and transitional focus. This practice is perfect for honing decision-making, composure under pressure, and effective forward play.

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02 Dec 14:17

🔥 Beat The Single Player Press - Phase 1 | 1431

Explore the art of building out from the back in the 1-4-3-1 formation during Phase 1. This analysis video breaks down various pressing scenarios and demonstrates tactical solutions to overcome opposition pressure. Learn how to create space, utilise your shape, and play through or around the press to maintain possession and transition effectively into the attack. Perfect for teams looking to master build-up play in 9 v 9 games.🔥
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Beat The Single Player Press - Phase 1 | 1431

Explore the art of building out from the back in the 1-4-3-1 formation during Phase 1. This analysis video breaks down various pressing scenarios and demonstrates tactical solutions to overcome opposition pressure. Learn how to create space, utilise your shape, and play through or around the press to maintain possession and transition effectively into the attack. Perfect for teams looking to master build-up play in 9 v 9 games.🔥
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28 Nov 15:09

🤔 Who are your current favourites for this seasons Champions League?
Barcelona
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Liverpool
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Manchester City
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Bayern Munich
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Other - let us know in the comments ⬇️
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28 Nov 15:05

⚽️ 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.
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Bayern v PSG - 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.

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28 Nov 13:42

🔥 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 🙌
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3 v 2 Opposed Build Up Play | 66-P5

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:24 Key Point 1: Create Width In Possession00:35 Key Point 2: Free Man Plays on the Shoulder01:06 Key Point 3: Defend As A Compact Unit01:17 Drive Into End Zone After Winning Possession = GoalStrengthen 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. Played in a compact 15 by 20-yard area, the practice emphasises breaking through the midfield and striker press using combination play, third-man runs, and intelligent movement to exploit the overload. The attacking team works to bypass the press and score in mini-goals, while defenders aim to disrupt play, holding possession for 10 seconds or winning the ball and driving into the 2-yard end zone to score. This dynamic exercise blends technical execution with tactical awareness, offering valuable insights for 7 v 7, 9 v 9, or 11 v 11 formations.

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26 Nov 16:15

⚽️ 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? 🤔
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Spurs v Man City - Rotations & Penetration

In this quick analysis, we break down how Tottenham utilised clever rotational movement and well-timed penetrating runs to dismantle Manchester City. Explore how Spurs exploited City’s defensive shape, creating space and capitalising on key moments to secure a dominant victory. From tactical rotations in midfield to devastating runs in behind, this highlights the strategies that allowed Tottenham to beat City comprehensively. Perfect for coaches and fans looking to understand the finer details of elite-level tactics. 🔥
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26 Nov 13:10

🎉 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. 🙌
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Centre Back Stepping in to Attack | 52-P4

00:00 Intro00:04 Practice Breakdown00:20 Key Point 1: Set In Front of Player to Receive in Stride00:42 Progression 1: Work Opposite Side00:57 Key Point 2: Double Movement to Receive01:14 Progression 2: Striker Sets for Finish01:34 Key Point 3: Time Movement to Receive This technical practice, set in a 15 by 30-yard area, focuses on developing short passing combinations between central defenders (CB's) and the central defensive midfielder (CDM) to break the attacking press. The session encourages players to work on quick, precise passing and movement, with each player rotating through roles to build confidence in the setup. Players will practice transitioning the ball from defence to midfield, with the CB's combining with the CDM to create space and finish in mini-goals. Ideal for improving technical link-up play and maintaining possession under pressure in phase 1.

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25 Nov 12:29

🔥 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! 🎉
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Playing Out Against a Single Striker | 1231

Learn how to build play effectively in Phase 1 when setup in a 2-3-1 formation with this in-depth analysis. 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.Discover key tactics like using bounce passes under pressure, exploiting gaps in midfield, and breaking defensive lines with up-back-and-through combinations. Perfect for developing your 7v7 team's understanding of Phase 1 build-up play. Pair this video with our linked practices to elevate your team’s tactical game!

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19 Nov 12:43

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

00:00 Intro00:06 Practice Breakdown00:19 Key Point 1: FB's must use Width00:38 Key Point 2: Recognise When to Play One Touch to Escape00:55 Progression 1: Front Three Start Higher Up01:05 Goal Awarded to Pressing Team01:16 Key Point 3: Recognise Gap to Penetrate 01:30 Progression 2: Two Touch Constraint01:45 Progression 3: Finish in Central Goal = 2 GoalsMaster 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. This practice focuses on breaking through pressing lines, utilising central midfielders and fullbacks to progress play. The objective is to sharpen composure under pressure, decision-making, and team coordination. We three progressions that will test you team in different ways, making this an ideal practice to improve all aspects of phase 1 play.