Coaching

Oct 17, 20211 min read

Episode 16 – Using Video Analysis for Coaches

In episode 16 of Up, Back, Through, Eddy and David discuss implementation of video analysis both for individual players, coaches and for...

Sep 7, 20216 min read

Tactical Theory – three ways to attack wide areas

The football tactics pendulum has definitely swung towards a focus on dominating central areas as more and more teams look to use as many...

Jun 24, 20216 min read

Tactical Theory: Rest-Defence and Counter-Marking

Rest-defence. You’ve probably heard the term before, possibly in connection to why Pep Guardiola uses inverted full-backs or why so many...

May 22, 20218 min read

Tactical Theory: A Tale of Two Tens

What do Manchester City, Chelsea, Roma, Red Bull Salzburg, Lazio and the New York Red Bulls have in common? The answer may seem puzzling...

Apr 16, 20214 min read

Improving finishing ability: A context based session

In the latest podcast episode, Eddy and I discussed ways in which coaches can go about improving their players’ finishing abilities. In...

Nov 10, 20207 min read

A Look at Possible Build-up Mechanisms in a 4-1-2-1-2

We’ve done a lot of tactical content here through the years, from investigating Paulo Sousa’s innovative Fiorentina tactics to Thomas...

Aug 20, 20174 min read

The importance of recognizing strengths in players when coaching youth

How often do you hear commentators and experts on television remark things like “yeah he’s skilful and creative but not quick enough”,...

Jan 1, 20174 min read

Football fitness – how to work our players

Pre-season. The word alone sends shivers down a footballer’s spine as he/she knows that when this period starts, it’s often the most...