Coaching Knowledge
The half-spaces: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The half-spaces: football tactics explained What are the half-spaces? Why are they important? How do David Silva, Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola use them? Our coaches explain all
Opposition analyst: explained Coaching Knowledge Opposition analyst: explained José Mourinho was once an opposition analyst at Barcelona, and nowadays most clubs will have one. We take a look at the role in detail
Zonal marking: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Zonal marking: football tactics explained We take a close look at zonal marking – both at set-pieces and in open play – its benefits, and which teams and coaches use it when defending
The 4-2-3-1: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The 4-2-3-1: football tactics explained We analyse the 4-2-3-1, which Mauricio Pochettino used at Tottenham, Hansi Flick used at Bayern Munich and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
The number eight: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The number eight: football tactics explained What do number eights do, and why are England's Jordan Henderson and Real Madrid's Luka Modric and Toni Kroos among the best in the world?
Expected goals: explained Coaching Knowledge Expected goals: explained What are expected goals or xG, how are they calculated, and what does a player or team's xG tell us about how they are playing?
The modern goalkeeper: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The modern goalkeeper: football tactics explained We take a look at how the role of the modern goalkeeper has changed, which goalkeepers do it best – including Alisson and Ederson – and more
Wing-backs: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Wing-backs: football tactics explained What are wing-backs? Why do Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel use them at Tottenham and Chelsea? We have all the answers in this explainer
The false nine: explained Coaching Knowledge The false nine: explained Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino and Harry Kane are some modern examples of a false nine. We take an in-depth look at the role
The low block: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The low block: football tactics explained Our coaches explain what a low block is, its benefits and the managers – including José Mourinho, Diego Simeone and Sean Dyche – who use one
Defensive transitions: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Defensive transitions: football tactics explained We take a look at defensive transitions, how they can be approached, how Chelsea and Barcelona act upon a loss of possession, and much more
The Coaches’ Voice acquires Sport Session Planner Coaching Knowledge The Coaches’ Voice acquires Sport Session Planner The Coaches' Voice has announced the acquisition of leading sports software company, Sport Session Planner
The 4-4-2: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The 4-4-2: football tactics explained Managers including Alex Ferguson, Diego Simeone, Ralph Hasenhüttl and Sean Dyche have used the 4-4-2 formation. We look at it in more detail
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