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16 Dec 14:09

🔥 New 1231 Analysis & Linked Practice!

We kick off the week by diving into How to Beat the Two Player Press when playing the 1231 ( 7 V 7). This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns.

Linked to this analysis, we have the 1st of three practices being published this week: Goalkeeper Playing Out From the Back | 26-P4 , which develops the key principles broken down in the analysis video. 🔥

🚨In case you missed it, have a look at the full collection: Playing the 1231 (7 v 7) - Phase 1: Begin the Attack - which we will continually build out bringing you different tactical solutions and linked practices for every scenario you could face when playing out in this setup. Have a great week all! 🙌

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Beat the Two Player Press | 1231

Discover how to outsmart a two-man press in a when playing a 1231 setup (7 V 7) using tactical positioning, precise passing, and effective movement. This video breaks down three scenarios to illustrate strategies for bypassing opposition pressure, creating space for midfielders, and progressing play through intelligent patterns. From circulating the ball through the backline to exploiting direct long passes, learn how to maintain control, break the press, and launch decisive attacks in the build-up phase.🔥⚽️

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13 Dec 13:25

🎉 Break Out Possession Game | 85-P5

This 4v4+3 breakout possession game is designed to enhance decision-making, ball retention, and transition play in a fast-paced environment. Your players are going to enjoy this one! Have a great weekend all 🙌

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Break Out Possession Game | 85-P5

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown 00:27 If Defenders Win the Ball - Break Out the Box to Score 00:40 Key Point 1: Floater & End Player Play on Different Lines00:51 Progression 1: Multiple Defenders Can Press in a Box01:14 Progression 2: Defenders Become Possession Team After TurnoverThis 4v4+3 breakout possession game is designed to enhance decision-making, ball retention, and transition play in a fast-paced environment. The practice focuses on improving possession under pressure while encouraging intelligent movement and quick transitions between attacking and defensive roles. The attacking team must complete at least three passes before attempting to break out, using a bounce pass with end players to score in any of the four mini goals. Defenders can win possession and immediately counter-attack. With two progressions, the game increases defensive pressure and challenges players to adapt quickly to changes in possession. This practice promotes effective passing, finding space, and maintaining possession under intense pressure. ⚽️🔥

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12 Dec 15:04

🎉 Develop 1 v 1 Attacking in Wide Zones | 98-P6

Want to dominate wide areas and sharpen your team's attacking play? This small-sided practice focuses on quick ball circulation, isolated 1 v 1 duels, and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With realistic scenarios for wingers to beat defenders or combine creatively, plus progressive challenges, it’s perfect for improving individual skills and team coordination. 🔥⚽️

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Develop 1 v 1 Attacking in Wide Zones | 98-P6

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:31 Counter Attack if Defenders Win Possession00:43 Progression 1: Wide Rotational Movement 01:00 Key Point 1: Drive Centrally to Create Space Outside01:13 Progression 2: Opposite Wide Player Can Attack the Back Post01:32 Key Point 2: Arrive on the Blind Side into SpaceWant to dominate wide areas and sharpen your team's attacking play? This small-sided practice focuses on quick ball circulation, isolated 1 v 1 duels, and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With realistic scenarios for wingers to beat defenders or combine creatively, plus progressive challenges, it’s perfect for improving individual skills and team coordination. 🔥⚽️

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11 Dec 12:56

⚽️ Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd | 98-P9

This functional practice is designed to enhance wide players' decision-making in the final third. Through four key attacking solutions, players will develop the skills needed to recognise and execute effective options during match situations. Let us know how this one goes with your players. 🙌

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Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd | 98-P9

00:00 Intro00:07 Practice Breakdown 00:28 Solution 1: Full back makes an underlapping run from deep 00:46 Solution 2: Straight Pass and Diagonal Run in Behind 01:02 Solution 3: Quick 1-2 Combinations around the Defender 01:23 Solution 4: Wingers Moves Inside - FB Pushes high into space This functional practice takes place in a 45x50-yard area and is designed to enhance wide players' decision-making in the final third. Through four key attacking solutions, players will develop the skills needed to recognise and execute effective options during match situations. The session focuses on improving their ability to exploit wide spaces, combine with teammates, and make impactful runs, ensuring they can create crossing and goal-scoring opportunities. By working through these solutions, players will gain the confidence and tactical awareness to make quick, intelligent decisions under pressure.⚽️

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10 Dec 13:37

🔥 Switch Play & Continuous 3 v 2 Attacks | 98-P8

Discover how to dominate the final third through precise winger play in this engaging wave practice. With a focus on fluid transitions and creative attacking moves, this practice provides players with the tools to maximise opportunities in wide areas while maintaining a high tempo throughout. Watch now to explore the detailed structure and progressions that make this practice both challenging and rewarding! 🙌⚽️

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Switch Play & Continuous 3 v 2 Attacks | 98-P8

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:35 Key Point: Drive Inside to Create Space Outside00:48 Progression 1: Recovering Defender Touches the Post After Transition 01:17 Progression 2: Balanced 3 v 3 ScenarioDiscover how to dominate the final third through precise winger play in this engaging wave practice. Set in a compact 30 by 36-yard area, the drill encourages dynamic 3v2 overloads, alternating attacks, and underloaded counterattacks to sharpen decision-making and execution under pressure. With a focus on fluid transitions and creative attacking moves, this practice provides players with the tools to maximise opportunities in wide areas while maintaining a high tempo throughout. Watch now to explore the detailed structure and progressions that make this practice both challenging and rewarding! 🙌⚽️

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09 Dec 12:15

🚨 New Theme Alert! 🚨
🎯 Theme: 98 - Importance of Wingers in 1 v 1 Counter Attacks

We're excited to dive into one of the most dynamic aspects of modern football: the role of wingers in 1 v 1 counter-attacks! ⚡️

🔥 What’s Coming This Week?
🔹 Tactical Analysis Video: We’ll break down how wingers can use speed, skill, and tactical awareness to exploit space and create dangerous 1 v 1 situations during counter-attacks. This video will give you key insights into how to coach wingers to thrive in fast transitions.

🔹 Daily Practices: We’ll be releasing a series of practices designed to improve your team's ability to execute quick, effective counter-attacks. Each practice focuses on developing your wingers' technical and tactical abilities in 1 v 1 situations, including drills for better decision-making, dribbling under pressure, and finishing.

👉 Feel free to share your thoughts and let us know how you coach these scenarios within your own sessions!

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06 Dec 12:39

⚽️ Exploit 3 v 2 Attacking Overloads | 82-P8

Unlock your team’s attacking potential with this dynamic wave game, designed to develop players' ability to exploit overloads and transition quickly between attack and defence. I hope everyone has a great weekend, good luck for your games 🙌

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Exploit 3 v 2 Attacking Overloads | 82-P8

00:00 Intro00:05 Practice Breakdown00:19 Quick Transition to Counter After Winning Possession00:43 Key Point 1: Commit Defenders & Exploit Overload00:57 Progression 1: One Defender Can Recover Into Transition Zone01:19 Progression 2: One Defender and One Floater Start In Transition ZoneUnlock your team’s attacking potential with this dynamic wave game, designed to develop players' ability to exploit overloads and transition quickly between attack and defence. Played in a 30 by 36-yard area divided into three zones, the session challenges players to capitalise on 3 v 2 situations while staying sharp in defensive recoveries. With three teams rotating through attacking and defending roles, plus two neutral players acting as strikers, the game provides constant opportunities for quick decision-making, combination play, and end-to-end action. We have have added two progressions that are designed to challenge layers further, perfect for developing tactical awareness and finishing under pressure.

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05 Dec 14:36

🚨 We’d Love Your Feedback! 🚨

Hi everyone! We’re currently building 11 v 11 formation analysis, breaking down the six phases of play and creating supporting practices for each phase.

To make this as helpful as possible for you, we’d like to know:
➡️ Are there any specific formations you’d like us to analyze?
➡️ Are there particular phases of play you’d like us to focus on?

Your insights are really important and will help us create better resources for fellow coaches and players. Please share your thoughts in the comments or send us a quick message!

Thank you for being part of the process! ⚽

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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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