The Half-Spaces
This article will delve into an oft-neglected area in tactics theory: the half-spaces.
Man Coverage / Man-to-Man-Marking
The two most prominent methods of coverage used in soccer today are man and zone. In this article we’ll explain the different types and characteristics of man coverage as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Three at the back, chains and variations of it
In this World Cup we have witnessed a big tactical trend emerge: the abandonment of the back four as dogma. While only one team at the 2010 World Cup played without a back four, several teams used a different style of defense this time around.
Counterpressing variations
The buzzword in tactics in the Bundesliga last season was probably gegenpressing (counter pressing).
Examples of pressing traps in the 4-1-4-1
This article describes three ways to build a pressing trap when transitioning from a 4-1-4-1-defensive formation into the press.
Zonal Marking / Zonal Coverage
The two main types of defense used in soccer are man-marking and zonal marking. In this article we will explain the different types of zonal marking and their advantages and disadvantages.