Soccer Tactics
In soccer, the term "Tactics" refers to the coordinated movement of two or more players within the same unit, two units, or the entire team, with a shared and predetermined purpose.
When talking about soccer tactics, it's important to keep in mind that the shared goal of all players is to score one more goal than the opponents and win the game. The tactics in soccer are manifested in two moments, each of which has a specific purpose: when the team has possession of the ball and when the team doesn't have possession of the ball.
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Soccer Tactics
5 vs 2: Rondo - Barcelona FC
Ball possession - This drill was introduced by Johan Cruiff to train first teams -
Soccer Tactics
Covering space and penetrating pass - Psycho-physical preparation
Losing your marker - 4 vs 4 ball possession with quick passes to lose your marker and facilitate penetrating passes -
Soccer Tactics
4 vs 2 within zones + insertions for the 4-2-3-1 system - F.C. Bayern Monaco
4 against 2 on 2 lines - 4 vs 2 power play situation inside two zones to create supporting insertions to shoot at goal -
Soccer Tactics
Ball possession and 1 vs 1
Combination play for scoring - This drill trains players' ability to create a useful ball possession that ends with a shoot at goal -
Soccer Tactics
Quick attacking combinations - F.C. Chelsea
Switching the attack - Attacking exercise to train the right movements when entering the penalty box. Inspired by Chelsea's training sessions. -
Soccer Tactics
Fixed pairs ball possession
Ball possession - Ball possession with fixed pairs and man-to-man marking -
Soccer Tactics
Progression: exercises on a 30x30 meters square
Transitions - Progressive exercises on a 30x30 meters square divided into zones -
Soccer Tactics
Central striker losing the marker + insertions
Losing your marker - Small-sided Game to improve central striker's movements in losing the marker and midfielders placements' timing -
Soccer Tactics
Flying 3 vs 2
Transitions - Small-sided game to train power play: training transitions and playing speed -
Soccer Tactics
5 against 2 - Ball possession with 3 teams
Ball possession - Small-sided game with ball possession useful to train situations of pressing and superiority