Coaching Knowledge
The 4-2-2-2: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The 4-2-2-2: football tactics explained Ralf Rangnick uses a 4-2-2-2 at Manchester United, but what are the benefits to playing with that shape and how does it work? We take a look
The modern centre-back: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The modern centre-back: football tactics explained We take an in-depth look at the role of the modern centre-back, and the players – such as Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos – who do it well
Number 10: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Number 10: football tactics explained Our professional coaches take look at the role of a number 10 in the modern game, which players do it best and why a team would play one
Formations: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Formations: football tactics explained We dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the main football tactics and formations: 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-4-2 diamond, 3-5-2 and 3-4-3
Double pivot: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Double pivot: football tactics explained We take a deep dive into the use of a double pivot at the base of midfield: who uses one, why it works, what the disadvantages are, and more
Positional play: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Positional play: football tactics explained Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's Johan Cruyff and Spain's Luis Enrique all use positional play. We dive into what exactly it is
Two up front: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge Two up front: football tactics explained Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid and Antonio Conte's Juventus won titles playing with two strikers. We take a look at why teams use two up top
How to become a football scout Coaching Knowledge How to become a football scout We explain how you can be a football scout: the qualifications needed, the badges you can do, the experience you need and the jobs you can do
The back three: football tactics explained Coaching Knowledge The back three: football tactics explained The back three has been used in various ways over the years. We take a look at how it works and why teams play with three at the back
The libero: explained Coaching Knowledge The libero: explained Franz Beckenbauer and Franco Baresi are the best examples of liberos – a role no longer played but which influenced many modern centre-backs The libero
The inside forward: explained Coaching Knowledge The inside forward: explained Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Mo Salah are three of the best inside forwards football has ever seen. We answer a selection of key questions about the role in this position explainer
The regista: explained Coaching Knowledge The regista: explained Jorginho and Andrea Pirlo are two of the most successful examples of registas. We explain the role and its responsibilities in detail here
The mezzala: explained Coaching Knowledge The mezzala: explained Ángel Di María, Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba and Luka Modric are some of the best modern-day examples of a mezzala. Here, we explain what a mezzala is in a detailed look at the role
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