🎉 Developing the Switch | 50-P7

In this practice, we prioritise the crucial skill of switching play to exploit space effectively. Players engage in short passing sequences before executing precise switches to our full backs in space out wide. Our full backs will receive on the run before switching play again to the opposite winger, getting them comfortable playing these passes for when the opportunities arise on game day. We have two progressions to this practice that focus on our wingers ability to receive and drive and 1 v 1 duels.🔥⚽️

⚽️ Passing & Recovery Runs (CDM) | 89-P4

This dynamic technical practice is aimed at refining one-touch passing and defensive recovery runs,  specifically for our CDM's in a 433 setup. To begin, the 4 players will engage in rapid one-touch passes before swiftly sprinting to block or intercept passes from the coach.  Processing information correctly and speed to recover are key coaching points in this one! 🙌 ⚽️

🎉 Play Out from the Back | 28-P12

Let's take a look at a Technical Pattern of Play that can help improve our players ability when playing out from the back. Players will start on each of the cones, moving through the set pattern using one and two touch passes and following their passes to the next station. Once players are comfortable and are in a good flow, we can increase the challenge by adding 1-2 combinations throughout the sequence. Let's play out from the back with confidence! 💪⚽️

🔥 Quick Transfer Rondo | 28-P8

This Phase 1 practice is designed to enhance build-up play, movement, and forward passing skills. The goal is for the possession team to effectively link up with the central midfielders and transition possession to the other zone. If the defenders regain possession, they have the opportunity to either combine play or score against the goalkeeper. Timing movements to find space, spatial awareness to facilitate rotation, and the ability to create quality passing angles are crucial elements for success in this practice. 💪⚽️

⚽️ Build Up From The Back (4231) | 85-P10

This practice develops Phase 1 build up play, specifically focusing on movements and patterns when building from the back in a 4231 setup. The objective is for the possession team to penetrate the defensive lines and break into the final third and finish in any of the mini goals. Let's get our defensive and midfield units comfortable in phase 1 build up play! 💪⚽️

🔥⚽️ New Theme 90: Liverpool v Man City (Playing in the Pockets)!

This theme dives into analysis and linked practices focusing on enhancing player movements and passing to excel in playing in the pockets! 🙌 ⚽️

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1. Liverpool Beating the Press
2. Technical Practice | 90-P4
3. Manchester City High Press
4. Skill Practice | 90-P5
5. Manchester City in Possession
6. Pattern of Play Practice | 90-P7

Look out for the expansion on this one, we have loads in the pipeline!🔥

🔥 Switch Play Possession Game | 83-P5

This dynamic practice is set in an hourglass-shaped area, and focuses on enhancing possession and switching play skills. The goal is for the possession team to complete five passes and connect with the floater before swiftly switching play to teammates in the opposite area. Meanwhile, three defending players aim to disrupt the possession team's efforts by intercepting passes. Should the possession team successfully make five passes in the second area, they have the opportunity to score in either mini goal. Conversely, if the defenders regain possession, they can also attempt to score in any mini goal. 🙌⚽️

⚽️ Liverpool v Man City (Liverpool - Phase 2)

Explore our detailed analysis of Liverpool's strategy in bypassing Manchester City's high press, especially in the midfield third during the second half of the match. We analyse how Liverpool effectively utilised inverted fullbacks, wide rotational movements, and central overloads to create openings for progression into the final third.

🔥 Defend the Gate (CDM) | 89-P5

This practice sharpens our CDM's ability to force direction and intercept in Phases 4 and 5. Three attackers start with possession, passing forward to the middle third. The receiver aims to dribble through the central gate under CDM pressure. The CDM's point allocation varies based on the area of possession gained: 1 point for intercepting in the final third, and 2 points for interceptions in the middle third and driving through the gate. The team accumulating the highest point total are the winners! 💪⚽️

⚽️ Liverpool v Manchester City - City High Pressure

This analysis looks at Manchester City's pressing tactics against Liverpool during the first half of the game. We explore their bold approach, which included a 3 v 3 setup at the back, and discover how this aggressive pressing strategy resulted in successful possession regains.