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Tactics, sessions & discussion

A first collection of coaching resources. Posting and replying will arrive as the platform develops.

Tactics · Intermediate

Building out from a back three

How to create passing angles against a two-striker press.

  • Split centre-backs wide of the box
  • Drop a midfielder into the pivot space
  • Use the goalkeeper as an extra passer
  • Have a planned long option when pressed

Training session · Youth

Rondo progressions for U14s

A 30-minute session moving from 4v1 to directional 5v2 rondos.

  • 4v1 in a 10×10m grid (8 min)
  • 5v2 with two-touch limit (10 min)
  • Directional 5v2 to target gates (12 min)

Discussion · All levels

When should you press high?

Prompt: what triggers do you coach for a coordinated high press?

  • Back pass to the goalkeeper
  • Poor first touch from a defender
  • Ball played to a player facing his own goal

Tactics · Advanced

Defending wide overloads

Options for a back four facing a full-back and winger combination.

  • Winger tracks the overlapping run
  • Central midfielder shifts to cover the half-space
  • Communicate the hand-off clearly