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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.

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18 Nov 13:28

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

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:31 Defenders Intercept - Connect with Striker to Score 00:42 Quick Restart to Initiate Counter00:57 Progression 1: Penetrating Pass = Goal 01:19 Key Point: If Defenders are Compact - Switch Around the Sides01:36 Progression 2: Extra Defender Can Press01:52 Key Point: Two Defenders Can RecoverSharpen your team's ability to build from the back and connect through the thirds with this engaging skill practice. Played in a 24 by 30-yard area, the focus is on maintaining composure under pressure, finding passing lanes, and creating effective connections between defenders, midfielders, and strikers. The possession team works to bypass pressing opponents, linking with midfielders and utilising the striker to set up scoring opportunities. Defenders must react quickly, applying pressure to disrupt play and capitalise on turnovers to counterattack. Rotations keep all players involved, promoting adaptability and teamwork throughout the session.

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13 Nov 13:17

🔥 Overload Possession Transfer Game | 17-P11

This engaging possession game is set up with an 8 v 8 format plus three floaters, creating a numerical advantage that boosts ball retention, transition skills, and positional awareness. How would you progress this one? 🤔
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Overload Possession Transfer Game | 17-P11

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:25 10 Passes = Can Transfer Possession Through Floater00:42 Key Point 1: Scanning & Body Shape When Receiving00:57 Progression 1: 8 v 5 Possession01:12 Progression 2: One Wide Floater for Each Team01:32 Progression 3: Switch Play After Penetrating PassesThis engaging possession game is set up with an 8 v 8 format plus three floaters, creating a numerical advantage that boosts ball retention, transition skills, and positional awareness. In a 35 x 40-yard area (adjustable by age or skill level), the goal is to achieve 10 consecutive passes to score a point and making use of two 5-yard wide channels to encourage play through the floaters to transfer possession. The floaters support the team in possession, keeping passes sharp and movement fluid, while defenders press actively to win back possession. The structure reflects a 3-4-3 formation, promoting spatial awareness and adaptable positioning.

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12 Nov 12:18

⚽ Central Overload Wave Game | 36-P8

This engaging 9 v 5 wave practice develops build-up play through the central areas, guiding teams from defence through midfield and into attack. Are your team comfortable playing through the thirds or is this something they need to work on? 🤔
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Central Overload Wave Game | 36-P8

00:00 Intro00:08 Practice Breakdown00:33 2 Midfielders Switch Out After Possession Turnover00:50 Progression 1: 1 Midfielder Presses High, 1 Defender Presses in Midfield01:10 Progression 2: Defenders Setup in 1-2-201:27 Progression 3: Remove Constraints - 9 v 5 GameThis engaging 9 v 5 wave practice develops build-up play through the central areas, guiding teams from defence through midfield and into attack. Divided into three zones, the session begins with three defenders and a goalkeeper initiating play unopposed from the defensive third. Moving into the midfield zone, the possession team (Gold) uses a 4v2 overload to outplay defenders and drive forward, setting up a 3v3 challenge in the attacking third. Each time a goal is scored or possession changes, players rotate, with two midfielders joining or exiting to reset the 4v2 overload in the opposite direction. This structure promotes fluid transitions, builds composure under pressure, and sharpens players’ ability to exploit space effectively.

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11 Nov 15:45

🔥 Playing Out From the Back (4231) | 94-P4

Let's kick off this week with a technical practice that is designed to sharpen passing combinations for teams looking to build confidently from the back when playing a 4231.🎉
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Playing Out From the Back (4231) | 94-P4

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:26 Key Point 1: Accurate & Well Weighted Passes00:42 Progression 1: Two Balls01:07 Progression 2: Defender Drives into Midfield 01:28 Progression 3: Bounce Pass to Finish in Mini-GoalThis technical practice is designed to sharpen passing combinations for teams looking to build confidently from the back when playing a 4231. Set up with a back four and midfield four, players work together to execute swift passing combinations and switch play effectively across the area. Players must focus on moving the ball at a high tempo, before progressing to midfield, where they replicate these patterns to maintain flow. The goal is to build rhythm until the moment to play forward is triggered, set by either a pre-determined number of passes or a coach's call, encouraging players to recognise and act on forward opportunities. Area size and pass gaps can be adjusted to suit different age groups and skill levels, making this a versatile and adaptable practice for all teams. 🙌⚽️