⚽️ 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.

⚽️ Defensive Recovery (CDM) | 89-P3

Refine your recovery runs and interceptions with this dynamic technical practice designed for the CDM position in a 433 setup. Coaches will deliver balls towards designated gates, prompting the active player to swiftly sprint back to either clear the ball (earning 1 point) or intercept and dribble unopposed through the opposite gate (earning 2 points). We have two engaging progressions designed to challenge players and improve their recovery skills. 💪⚽️

🎉 Stopping Penetration (CDM) | 89-P2

This practice enhances our CDM's proficiency in stopping penetrating passes and executing vital interceptions. We start by segmenting the field into three 5-yard zones and dividing players into two teams. 1 player, acting as the working player, positions themselves in front of mannequins. Coaches deliver passes with force, aiming for the mannequins. If the CDM successfully tackles or blocks, leading to a safe clearance, they earn 1 point. In case of gaining control, the CDM must dribble the ball out of play and return it to the coach. The team with the highest points at the end of the designated period or rounds emerges victorious. 🎉⚽️

🔥 Possession Winning Rondo (CDM) | 89-P1

This is the first practice in our "How to Play CDM - Phases 4 & 5" Theme, based on our How to Play CDM (433) Analysis.

This practice centres on refining our CDM's skill in gaining possession. It consists of two 4 v 1 Rondo setups where the central player aims to secure possession. An interception with possession retention earns 2 points, while intercepting or tackling the ball out of play awards 1 point. Following each interception, the two working players swap roles. The player with the highest point tally at the end of the set time period wins! 💪⚽️