Author: Soccer Tutor Pages:168 Drills: 82 Practices Level: U14-Pro PDF Preview of "Xabi Alonso" 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Direct from Bayer Leverkusen Training Sessions + Tactical Analysis Learn and apply Xabi Alonso’s exact training methods to improve your team's tactical understanding of positional build up play, possession, midfield control, and attacking play. Alonso took over Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 when they were in 17th position in the league, and he masterminded their rise to a 6th place finish and the DFB-Pokal German Cup. The very next season (2023-24), they became undefeated Bundesliga champions (28 wins, 6 draws), won the DFB-Pokal again, and reached the Europa League Final. Alonso's groundbreaking tactics and attacking style of play powered an incredible record-breaking 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions. The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen training sessions. You will also gain valuable insights with over 30+ pages of tactical analysis on Alonso’s methodical build up, midfield control, and efficient attacking play. This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen’s playing style Coach your team to build up play and dominate possession Implement positional patterns of play into your training sessions Instruct your players with key coaching points Create goal scoring chances with an unpredictable attack Score more goals! Learn Xabi Alonso’s Coaching Philosophy and Tactics: Use different build up shapes (4-2-4, 3-2-5, 2-3-5) against different opponents Dominate possession and midfield area with precision, patience, and control Draw in the press and break the lines of the opposition Create overloads around the ball to progress play forward Positional play with movement, rotations, and interchanges Utilise innovative and dynamic wing back play in attack Implement incisive attacking play with attacking overloads in the final third 82 Passing, Positional Possession, Games, Patterns, and Attacking Practices Included: Warm Ups Passing Combinations Positional Build Up Play Combinations Positional Possession Games Attacking Positional Patterns of Play Attacking and Finishing Positional Training Games Attacking Set Plays The 82 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Xabo Alonso’s training sessions at Bayer Leverkusen between 2022 and 2024. Xabi Alonso Practice Examples: Positional Build Up/Combinations Through Blocked Lanes Passing Circuit Build Up in 3-2 Shape and Play Through the Lines Positional Possession Game Switch Play Combinations, Wide Through Pass for Cut Back Finish + 2nd Ball Finish Crossing and Finishing with Different Types of Delivery Team Scoring Competition Combination Play from Defence to Attack Zonal 8v8 (+1) +GKs Conditioned Game Xabi Alonso: Bayer Leverkusen Manager Achieved status as Elite Manager and Coach Innovative Tactics with a Dynamic Attacking Style of Play Tactically Versatile with Various Team Shapes Established Bayer Leverkusen as a Formidable Force in European football Exceptional Consistency, Tactical Intelligence, and Mental Resilience Achievements Undefeated Bundesliga Champions (2023-24) Broke Bayern Munich's 11-year dominance in the Bundesliga 51 Match Unbeaten Run in All Competitions (2023-24) 2 x DFB-Pokal German Cups (2023 & 2024) Europa League Finalists (2024)

Author: Darren Bowman Pages:148 Drills: 68 Practices Level: U12-U18 PDF Preview of "Elite Academy Coaching" The Secrets Behind the Development Program for Pep Guardiola's Methodology This book provides you with a rare opportunity to learn the secrets behind the development program at Manchester City’s Academy for Pep Guardiola’s Methodology and game model.Darren Bowman (former Manchester City U13, U14, and U15 Coach) has used his incredible experience to provide you with the full Manchester City Academy Program, ideal for all coaches who want to take this unique chance to develop players to world leading standards and improve your team's performances with 17 Manchester City Academy Training Sessions (68 Practices).Darren spent 9 years at Manchester City Academy, and worked with Rodolfo Borrell (Pep's Guardiola's Assistant Coach) during his time there, where they seamlessly integrated Pep Guardiola's style of play.Now you can learn and use the same Development Program, Methodology, and Training Sessions from Manchester City’s Academy! This book teaches you: Learn the Manchester City Academy Development Program and Methodology. Implement Manchester City's key actions and patterns to develop players capable of playing for a Pep Guardiola team. Practice and apply Manchester City Academy’s exact game principles and training methods from Darren’s training sessions, which never change. Learn how Manchester City produce their highly successful, dominant, and consistent style of play with 17 Manchester City Academy Training Sessions (68 Practices). High Profile Players Developed in the Manchester City Academy Darren helped develop players such as Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jadon Sancho (Manchester United), Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), and many more… 17 Training Sessions (68 Practices) Topics: Build-up Phase 1: Short Build-up Play from the GK Build-up Phase 2: Midfield Combination Play Build-up Phase 3: Finishing the Attack (Final Third) Pressing from the Front Defending in Midfield Defending Around the Box The Development Program, Methodology, and the 17 Training Sessions (68 Practices) included in this book are all taken directly from Darren Bowman’s Manchester City Academy training sessions. Manchester City Academy Practice Examples: Break Past Opponent and Play Final Pass in a Technical Triangle Drill with Finish Play Inside and Outside to Break the Line in a 3v3 (+2) Directional Possession Game Game Related Position Specific Attacking Overloads in a Functional Practice with Channels Pressing from the Front to "Set the Trap" in a Dynamic 6v8 (+GK) Phase of Play Break Lines and Create Attacking Overloads in a Position Specific 7v7 (+GKs) 2-Zone SSG Pressing from the Front & Defending Through the Thirds in a Multi-Zone End to End Game About the Author Darren Bowman "The knowledge shared in this book has been instrumental to my success and has proven rewarding in terms of the development of some of the top players in today’s professional game." Former Manchester City Academy Coach (U13, U14, U15) UEFA ‘A’ Coaching Licence Sport, Fitness & Coaching BSc (Hons) Foundation Degree in Coach Development for Elite Coaches Studied at FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Málaga, & Atalanta Lee Man FC Academy Director (2022-present) Founder of @DB7K, a Football Consultancy Business in Hong Kong and Shanghai Professional playing career at West Bromwich Albion, Grantham Town, Ramsbottom United, Rossendale United & Stalybridge Celtic

Author: Soccer Tutor Pages:152 Pages Drills: 92 Practices Level: U14-PRO PDF Preview of "Roberto De Zerbi" 92 Build Up, Passing Combinations and Attacking Positional Practices Direct from De Zerbi’s Training Sessions Learn and apply Roberto De Zerbi’s exact training methods, so your team can reproduce his unique build up play patterns and attacking style of play to dominate your opponents. Referring to the way Roberto De Zerbi coaches his teams to play with the innovative build up play tactics included in this book, Pep Guardiola said "I think Brighton is playing something unique, special,” and “he monopolises the ball in a way I haven’t seen for a long, long time.” Roberto De Zerbi has earned the reputation of being one of the most exciting young coaches in the world by playing attractive attacking football, and this is your chance to implement his style of play into your team's training sessions. In his first season with Brighton, he led them to their highest ever Premier League finish (6th) and their first ever qualification for European competition. This followed his previous successes at Shakhtar Donetsk, Benevento, Foggia, and most notably with Sassuolo in Serie A, where he over achieved by finishing in 8th position twice. This Book Teaches You How to: Replicate Roberto De Zerbi's playing style Train your players with a possession-based attacking style of play Implement fundamental training elements to improve your team with De Zerbi's unique build up play patterns Break the lines with positional build up play and attacking positional patterns of play practices Coach your team to control the ball and dominate your opponents Learn Roberto De Zerbi’s Key Principles and Tactics: Learn how to bait the press (draw opponents forward and out of position) Coach your team to control the ball and dominate opponents by keeping possession Give your players confidence to play out from the back with fast and intricate passing combinations Use third man link players to break through pressure and lines Create space and overloads high up the pitch Implement creativity, movement, rotations, and positional interchanges to break down defences Use supporting runs to finish attacks quickly and efficiently Increase your team's output by creating more chances and scoring more goals! 92 Build Up, Passing & Attacking Positional Practices Included: Rondos Passing Combinations Positional Possession Games Positional Build Up Play Attacking Positional Patterns of Play Attacking Combinations and Finishing The 92 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Roberto De Zerbi’s training sessions at Brighton, Shakhtar Donetsk,and Sassuolo between 2018 and 2023. Roberto De Zerbi Practice Examples: Receiving Angles for Build Up Through Lines Support Play Passing Circuit Positional Build Up Play Possession Game in Centre of the Pitch Bait the Press and Find the Right Moment to Advance Build Up Play Combination Play Wide, Reset to Centre Back, and Attack Through Flank Passing Across Back Line and Attacking Through Centre with Inverted Forwards Short Passing Combination Play and Finishing 3-Stations Circuit About Roberto De Zerbi Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton Manager One of the best young coaches in world football Innovative build up play tactics have made a huge impact on coaching Gained high praise and recognition for possession-based attacking style of play Impacted changes from top managers and teams to replicate De Zerbi's tactics Achievements Led Brighton to highest ever Premier League finish (6th) Achieved Brighton's first ever European competition qualification (Europa League) Qualified for Last 16 of Europa League finishing top of qualifying group Over achieved with Sassuolo, finishing 8th in Serie A twice Reached semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with Sassuolo, a notable achievement for the club Ukrainian Super Cup winner with Shakhtar Donetsk Left Shakhtar Donetsk top of their doemstic league before it was cut short due to war in Ukraine Serie C Promotion with Foggia which led to appointment as manager of Benevento in Serie A

PDF Preview of "Marcelo Bielsa - Attacking Tactics and Sessions: 4-1-4-1" Author: Athanasios Terzis Pages: 304 Graphics: 273 Tactical Examples: 148 Practices: 93 Learn from one of the most respected and admired coaches in modern football: How to attack and create chances in the final third with Marcelo Bielsa’s 4-1-4-1 formation 93 Practices & Variations based on 148 Tactical Situations This FULL COLOUR book provides a full tactical analysis of Marcelo Bielsa’s 4-1-4-1 attacking tactics (148 Tactical Situations) to provide a complete blueprint for how to attack and create chances in the final third. Marcelo Bielsa is a highly respected coach revered for his innovative playing style, tactics and formations. His influence on football and elite coaches across the world has had a huge impact Marcelo Bielsa’s Attacking Style of Play Exciting and Expansive Attacking Tactics High Tempo Football Constant Off the Ball Movements Moving the Ball to the Free Player via Link Players Creating Numerical Advantages in Key Areas of the Pitch Quick Combination Play Constant Pursuit to Exploit Potential Gaps and Spaces Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and Football Tactics Expert. He has used this analysis of Marcelo Bielsa’s tactics at Leeds United (2019-2021) to produce 93 Practices and Variations. You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Marcelo Bielsa’s attacking tactics and implement them into your training sessions. Each Tactical Situation has analysis of Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United team’s attacking tactics and is followed by practices (progressive sessions) to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions for your team. Tactical Analysis and Training Session Topics: Effective Positioning Between the Lines to Move the Ball to a Free Player Receiving Between the Lines After Switching Positions Forward Drops Back to Get Free of Marking or Create Space for Teammates Positioning of the Wingers to Receive in Behind the Defensive Line Positioning and Runs to Score from Crosses

Goalkeeper Training Program 120 Drills to Produce Top Class Goalkeepers 148 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 120 Drills U10-Pro Level A proven program to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level Maarten Arts (UEFA A Coaching Licence) has many years of coaching experience at the elite level all around the world and has created a full blueprint of 120 Drills to produce top class Goalkeepers. Who is this book for? Goalkeeper coaches that want proven drills to develop Goalkeepers to a high level All coaches and/or assistants to learn how to coach Goalkeepers This training program has proved to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level, from juniors up to top-level international Goalkeepers. This book shows you how to develop Goalkeepers with specific drills, but it will also inspire you to create your own drills in the image of this program. Included with each drill, there are detailed coaching points which are essential to develop Goalkeepers in the best way. This book focuses on the fundamental technical skills needed to become a top class goalkeeper and includes chapters “Drills with Outfield Players” and “Goalkeeper Games” to show you how to use these skills in situations similar to a match. 120 Drills from the 12 chapters includes: Catching Falling Diving Punching Parrying High Balls One v One Technical Skills with the Feet Footwork Distribution Drills with Outfield Players Goalkeeper Games There are 120 Drills including: Catching and Awareness Drill Fast Reactions and Turning + Falling Save Diving and Pushing the Ball Away from Danger Quick Footwork and Punching the Ball Over the Crossbar Quick Side-steps, Dive High and Parry Away in a Dynamic Goalkeeper Circuit Continuous High Ball Catches from Different Angles "Block Position" in a 1 v 1 Situation using Mini Goals One-Two Combinations with Short and Long Passing Speed and Coordination Training with a Ladder + Catch and Throw Short and Long Distribution in a Circuit Points Game 4 v 1 / 8 v 2 Rondos with the Goalkeeper/s in the Middle End to End 2 Zone Rebounder Game   Maarten Arts - Author & UEFA 'A' Licence Coach I am proud to present this Goalkeeper Training Program. Through many years coaching all around the world, I have created a full blueprint of 120 Drills to produce top class Goalkeepers. This training program has proved to create better, all round Goalkeepers at every level, from juniors up to top-level international Goalkeepers. This book is not only about reproducing the drills in it, but it should also inspire you to create your own drills in the image of this program. Royal Union Saint Gilloise (Belgium) Goalkeeping Coach (2018 - Present) Al Wahda (Abu Dhabi) Head Goalkeeping Coach (2017 - 2018) Wadi Degla FC (Egypt) Head Goalkeeping Coach (2015 - 2017) Lierse SK (Belgium) Goalkeeping Coach (2014 - 2015) Saudi Arabia National Team Goalkeeping Coach (2013 - 2014) Umm Salal (Qatar) Goalkeeping Coach (2010 - 2013) FC Utrecht Goalkeeping Coach (1998 - 2009)

This book includes: 220 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 91 Tactical Analysis Topics 14 Sessions 53 Practices U14-Pro Level The Defending part of this book in FULL COLOUR contains a full and extensive analysis of Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund team. This tactical blueprint is explained clearly with supporting diagrams, notes and detailed descriptions. This defending analysis has been used to produce 14 sessions (53 practices) including functional practices, opposed/unopposed zone play, transition games, game situations and small sided games. Tactical Analysis Coaching Topics:    Pressing Against Teams With Two Defensive Midfielders (4-4-2 / 4-2-3-1)    Creating Superiority In Numbers And Blocking All Passing Options (Centre Forward Is First Defender)    Ultra Offensive Pressing    Pressing Against The 4-3-3 Formation    Blocking The Vertical / Inside Passes And Forcing The Ball Wide    Defending In The Middle Third    Preventing Through Balls    Defending Near The Sideline    Switching From Passive Defending To Pressing   Defending Against Teams With A Three Man Defence    Defending In The Defensive Third Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund are a very successful team that focus on high tempo pressing, preventing through balls and preparing for the transition from attack to defence when in possession. Jürgen Klopp has led his team to two Bundesliga titles, one German cup and the Champions League Final in 2013.  Session and Practice Topic Samples:    Applying Pressure on the Goalkeeper and the Centre Back, Preventing Passes Inside and Forcing the Ball Wide    Pressing High Up the Pitch, Forcing the Ball Inside and Blocking Potential Passes in a Dynamic Zonal Game    Applying Immediate Pressure on Midfielders (Prevent Them From Turning) in a Dynamic Zonal Practice    Pressing Centre Backs, Preventing Through Balls and Forcing the Ball Wide in a 6 Zone Dynamic Practice    Preventing Through Balls with Good Decision Making and Cohesive Movement in a Dynamic 8 v 7 SSG    Defending Near the Sideline in a 9 v 9 Dynamic Small Sided Game With Side Zones    Switching from Passive Defending to Pressing and Creating a Strong Side in a 2 Phase Dynamic SSG    Retaining Superiority In Numbers at the Back Against the 4-4-2 in a 6 v 4 Dynamic 4 Zone Transition Game    Retaining Superiority in Numbers at the Back Against the 4-2-3-1 in a Simple 2 Zone 4 v 2 Practice   Retaining Balance in the Midfield Line to Prepare for the Transition From Attack to Defence 6 v 6 Zonal Game   Retaining Balance Near the Sideline to Prepare for the Negative Transition in a Dynamic 8 Zone Transition Game   Retaining Safety Players when Building Up Play in a Dynamic 4 Zone 9 v 10 Transition Game Book Contents CHAPTER 1: BORUSSIA DORTMUND IN THE DEFENSIVE PHASE CHAPTER 2: PRESSING AGAINST THE 4-4-2 / 4-2-3-1      Defending Tactical Situation 1: Applying Pressure On the Goalkeeper      Defending Tactical Situation 2: Defending the Forward Run of the Full Back During the Pressing Application      Defending Tactical Situation 3: Ultra Offensive Pressing      Defending Tactical Situation 4: Ultra Offensive Pressing: Defending Against a Long Pass Towards the Advanced Full Back CHAPTER 3: PRESSING AGAINST THE 4-3-3 CHAPTER 4: PRESSING AGAINST THE 3-4-3 CHAPTER 5: DEFENDING IN THE MIDDLE THIRD  Defending Tactical Situation 5: Putting Pressure on Midfielders Positioned Between the Lines  Defending Tactical Situation 6: Preventing Through Balls  Defending Tactical Situation 7: The Defenders’ Reaction to Through Balls  Defending Tactical Situation 8: Defending Near the Sideline  Defending Tactical Situation 9: Defending the Forward Run of the Full Back on the Weak Side  Defending Tactical Situation 10: Defending Against Teams with a Three Man Defence  Defending Tactical Situation 11: Dealing with the Extensive Shift of a Centre Back Towards the Sideline (Covering the Position) CHAPTER 6: DEFENDING IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD CHAPTER 7: THE TRANSITION FROM ATTACK TO DEFENCE  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 1: Retaining Superiority in Numbers at the Back Against the 4-4-2 Formation  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 2: Retaining Superiority in Numbers at the Back Against the 4-2-3-1 Formation  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 3: Retaining Superiority in Numbers at the Back Against the 4-3-3, 4-1-4-1, 4-3-1-2 and 3-4-1-2  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 4: Retaining Balance in Midfield  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 5: Retaining Balance Near the Sideline  Negative Transition Tactical Situation 6: Retaining a Safety Player  

Pages: 132 Practices & Variations: 85 Level: U14-Pro Learn, and apply Pep Guardiola’s practices direct from his training sessions, to reproduce his magnificent style of play. After the hugely popular Volume 1, Volume 2 gives you rare insight into Pep Guardiola's Training Sessions with another chance to learn from one of the best coaches in the history of football. Pep Guardiola 85 Practices Include: Warm-ups (training and match day) Speed & Agility (without/with ball) Technical Circuits Passing Rondos Juego de Posición (Positional Games) Possession Games Attacking Positional Patterns of Play Small to Large Sided Games Taken directly from Pep's training sessions at Manchester City, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona. This is your chance to practice and apply Pep Guardiola’s training sessions to develop your players' speed, agility, technique and positional play – a unique opportunity to improve your team's performance using practices from the highest level. Pep Guardiola Practice Topics Include: Training Session Warm-up Exercises (3 Man City) Manchester City Pre-Match Warm-up Speed and Agility Exercises Without a Ball (2 Man City, 1 Bayern) Speed and Agility Exercises With a Ball (7 Barcelona) Technical Circuits (8 Man City, 10 Bayern) Manchester City Passing Practices (6 Man City) Bayern Munich Passing Practices (7 Bayern) FC Barcelona Passing Practices (12 Barcelona) Rondos (5 Man City, 1 Barcelona) "Juego de Posición" (Positional Games) and Possession Games (5 Man City, 4 Bayern, 4 Barcelona) Attacking Positional Patterns of Play (4 Man City) Small to Large Sided Games (2 Man City, 1 Bayern, 2 Barcelona) Pep Guardiola Practice Examples: Combined Actions, Switch of Play, Cross + Finish in a Speed Practice High Intensity Speed, Power and Agility Training Circuit with 3 v 2 Duel 3 v 1 + Quick Passing Combination with Aerial Pass in Behind and Finish 3 v 1 Ground and Aerial Triangle Rondos "Juego de Posición" 8 v 8 (+3) Possession and Transition Game

Authors: Peter Greiber, Robert Freis Pages: 205 Exercises: 240   The Complete Keeper The Complete Keeper is a practical goalkeeper training handbook that truly delivers: Instead of bogging down with long-winded discussions of theory, it has more than 240 clearly illustrated exercises and practice games which provide virtually infinite variations for effective youth goalkeeper training. It is a rich resource for soccer coaches who know that goalkeeper training must be taken just as seriously as field player training. The book includes descriptions of basic goalkeeping techniques, in detail and with plenty of photos. Special attention is paid to the tactical aspects of the position and all bases are covered, from elements of training to the little things that make the difference between good goalkeeping and great goalkeeping. Although this book is primarily intended for coaches of youth soccer teams, the vast majority of the exercises are appropriate for adults as well.   About the authors Peter Greiber has worked for 1st FC Cologne since 1995; he's been in charge of goalkeeper training for the youth division since 1998. He is a trained sports instructor and holds an A License. Robert Freis is also a trained sports instructor and holder of an A License. He worked as a youth coach in Cologne for three years.

This fantastic new Louis van Gaal book in FULL COLOUR gives you the unique opportunity to learn from the man himself about his coaching philosophy. The book is packed full of in depth interviews with Louis van Gaal describing his football philosophy. The topics included are: Preparation and Tactics How to Manage a Team Data Analysis The Periodization of Fitness Training Man Management The importance of Tactics and Psychology 35 Louis van Gaal practices The included 35 Louis van Gaal practices are from his time with the Netherlands, AZ Alkmaar, Bayern Munich and Manchester United. The Netherlands training practices in this book were observed at Quick Boys in Katwijk, at the Dutch training accommodation in Hoenderloo, in various stadiums across Europe, during the 2014 training camp in Lagos (Portugal) and in Brazil during the World Cup. There were many of the same types of training, but the methodological progress was thought out and the coaching moments were increasingly detailed and demanding. Practice Topic Samples: Timing of Movement in a Quick One-Two Combination Drill With Third Man Run 5 V 3 Awareness Time and Space Possession Exercise Collective Defending In an 8 V 7 Game Situation Positional Support Play in an 8 (+2) V 8 (+2) Possession Game Press High Up the Pitch, Win the Ball and Counter Attack in a 7 V 6 (+Gk) Practice Switch of Play, 1 V 1 Flank Play + Crossing and Finishing Practice Coaching Positional Roles to Build Up Play in a 6 Zone 8 V 8 (+Gk) Functional Practice Set Play: Wide Free-Kick - Timing of Runs and Finishing

This exceptional book in FULL COLOUR contains a complete coaching resource on the Tiki Taka philosophy, development, training methods, tactical insight and of course practices from FC Barcelona, Ajax, Liverpool and more.  Pages: 224 Practices: 50 Tactics: 30 Print: FULL COLOUR Price: 29,90 € Age Group – practices for: age U11-18+  This book covers some of the following: Learn the Tiki-Taka coaching philosophy How to develop the Tiki Taka method through purpose designed training asessions How to implement the Tiki Taka style of play Practices from FC Barcelona, AFC Ajax, Villarreal, Liverpool FC and more Blueprint of how to play with the Tiki-Taka brand of football Tactical Analysis of Guardiola, Cruyff and Van Gaal’s Positional Systems   This gives you an exclusive guide on how you can coach your team the Tiki Taka style of play, just like FC Barcelona and Ajax! Jed Davies outlines in detail the Tiki-Taka football philosophy popularised by Barcelona and Spain and shows you, the coach, how to implement this style of play. Davies has studied the methods used at FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, Swansea City FC, Villarreal CF and AFC Ajax who have all developed possession based philosophies as a way of controlling and winning games.    Part 1 explores the development theory that requires an understanding before you are able to produce the Tiki-Taka style of football, this includes: Establishing a Football Philosophy, Identifying Local Talent and Purposeful Training.   Part 2 looks at the Tiki-Taka philosophy and how it can be developed through purpose designed training sessions. 50 practices are provided from professional clubs including FC Barcelona, AFC Ajax, Athletic Bilbao and Liverpool FC.   Part 3 looks at the influential figures in the evolution of Tiki-Taka with chapters on Rinus Michels (‘The Father of Football’), Johan Cruyff andPep Guardiola among others.   Part 4 looks at the Tactical Theory and provides a blueprint of how to play with the Tiki-Taka brand of football. It analyses positional systems, game realistic situations and solves tactical problems such as when the opposition are sitting in a deep low block (‘Parking the Bus’), all using the advice provided from professional coaches who have been involved in the implementation of the Tiki-Taka philosophy.   

160 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 40 Game Situations 66 Practices U12-18+ Level This fantastic FULLCOLOUR book is written by Tag Lamche, a UEFA A Licence (part 1) Coach and a specialist in vision and awareness (perceptual and cognitive skills). In this book Tag shows you how to play ‘’From Build Up to Finish’’, providing numerous practical examples of combination play from the keeper, through defence, midfield and attack to create goal scoring opportunities. Every tactic and practice suggested in this book has been fully tried and tested at professional academy level. Furthermore, all the likely problems and challenges you may face when implementing this philosophy are described and specific solutions are then explained in an easy to follow format. This distinguishes this book from other coaching books and makes it an invaluable resource for coaches. It’s vital to have a philosophy, but it's equally vital to know how to turn that philosophy into reality! We present a commitment to “playing out” from the keeper and advancing with good possession using coordinated movement patterns through the 4 phases of play (Build Up, Consolidation, Incision and Finishing phases) including 40 tactical game situations and 66 practices.

A Revolutionary Football Conditioning Program  Learn How to Condition your Team the Modern Way, All Season Round 168 Pages - FULLCOLOUR Print - 68 Practices - U14-Pro Level Author: Javier Mallo (Real Madrid Fitness Coach) Previous Coaching positions:  Sports Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach at Manchester City 2011-2013 (2 seasons), Fitness Coach at Atletico de Madrid for 4 seasons, Fitness Coach and Assistant Coach at U.D. San Sebastian de los Reyes (Spain, Division 2B) for 6 seasons. This revolutionary book in FULL COLOUR contains a complete conditioning program based on Periodization Fitness Training. Periodization is the systematic planning of fitness training. This book helps you solve the problem of organizing the training loads in order to achieve the highest team performance possible at the different stages of a season. This book includes practices that develop all the attributes needed for an individual and a team, such as: Warm ups with and without the ball Football specific conditioning with the ball Technical and Tactical practices Competitive small sided games Attacking and defending The transition from defence to attack and attack to defence. The fitness practices in this book are very creative and aim to replicate competitive matches, so the players get used to making quick decisions and solving problems that arise during competition.   Javier Mallo is currently a fitness coach at Real Madrid. He has previously been a fitness coach at Manchester City (2 years) and Atletico de Madrid (4 years). In this book, he explains how to create, organise and structure your football specific fitness training sessions. Fitness coaches need to have a profound knowledge of the game, as all the practices in a session have to come together in a common way of thinking related to the tactical organisation of the team. It may be possible that in the following years the term fitness coach will lose all its value and will simply be replaced by coach or assistant coach. Practice Topic Samples: WARMING UP: Technical: Passing Combinations in Groups of 3 CONDITIONING: Coordination & Agility Training in a Conditioning Circuit TECHNICAL: Passing Combination Play with Crossing & Finishing TACTICAL: Position Specific 8 (+2) v 3 Zonal Possession Game COMPETITIVE SMALL SIDED GAMES: Maximum Intensity SSG with Outside Support Players

Author: Peter SchreinerPages: 52Graphics: 44Exercises: 44   Tactical Games - Part 1 44 numbers-up games from simple to complex How do players learn how to hold the ball, run free properly and recognize gaps in their opponent’s defence and use them at lightning speed? How do you convey a clever game in depth, a surprising game shift with a final goal kick?In this book Peter Schreiner presents 44 systematically ordered tactical games to convey important tactical behaviours in attack and defence. Attack: Staying in ball possession (determine playing speed) Running intelligent (use gaps) Shift side of the field Triangular formations Double pass and fast combination play Playing in depth and exploiting goal-scoring opportunities Defence: Skilful duel behaviour Delay an attack Provoke mistakes Anticipate and catch balls The 44 tactical games are well illustrated and contain important information about the organisation, the structure of the exercises, the procedures, possible variants, as well as additional tips and suggestions. Overview of the exercises: 20 exercises 3 v 1 16 exercises 4 v 2 8 exercises 6 v 4

AuthorPeter Schreiner Pages52 Pages Drills50 Practices LevelU11-PRO Tactical Games - Part 2 50 numbers-up games from 1v1 to 4v4 The second part of the “Tactical Games” is about position games with neutral players from 1 against 1 to 4 against 4, vary the number of “Jokers” and their position inside and outside the field. Help the players getting as many chances to score and then use them perfectly. With the tactical games of this book the following focal points can be coached: Emphasis on the outnumbered team: Competitive shooting training Fast shifting from defence to attack Intelligent running into space Staying in ball possesion and securing the ball Shifting side of play Creating and using of space Fast combination play Focus on defensive players: Fast and smart counter attack Fast switching from defence to attacking Skilful duel behaviour against outnumbered groups Provoke mistakes of the attackers Anticipate and intercept the balls With the 50 tactical games Peter Schreiner gives you many ideas for a varied tactical training. They are well illustrated and contain important information about the organisation, the structure of the exercises, the procedures, possible variants, as well as additional tips and suggestions. Overview of the exercises: 11 exercises 1 v 1 11 exercises 2 v 2 13 exercises 3 v 3 15 exercises 4 v 4

144 Pages FULL COLOUR Print 60 Game Situations 6 Extensive Sessions 42 Practices & Variations U12-Pro Level   Creative Attacking Play From the Tactics of Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp Learn to Coach: "Creative Attacking Play" - with 42 Practices & Variations based on 60 Game Situations from the Tactics of: Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp This incredible fullcolor book will help you complete guide for using Creative Attacking Play against teams that defend within the middle or defensive third. Learn the tactics of several of the world’s top coaches with analysis of Antonio Conte, Massimiliano Allegri, Diego Simeone, Jose Mourinho, Arsène Wenger and Jürgen Klopp with the 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-5-2 formations. This book provides 60 game situations based on tactical analysis of Conte, Allegri, Simeone, Mourinho, Wenger & Klopp's tactics. Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA ‘A’ Licence coach and has used this analysis to produce 6 full extensive sessions (42 practices & variations) including: Tactical Attacking Game Situations Including: Intelligent Positioning to Receive Between the Lines (Wenger) Exploiting 3 v 2 in Midfield to Receive Between the Lines (Klopp) Receiving in Behind on the Blind Side of Defenders (Simeone) Creating & Exploiting Space in the Final Third (Allegri) Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Forward Shifting Across (Conte) Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Winger Shifting Inside (Mourinho) You can use these ready-made sessions to practice these top coaches' tactics and find solutions for every tactical situation. 60 Tactical Analysis including: Arsène Wenger: Receiving the Ball within Available Space in the Centre Against One/Two Forwards Jurgen Klopp: No.10 Drops Back to Act as a 'Link Player' & Move the Ball to the Free Player in the Final Third Diego Simeone: Potential Overloads Created by the Wingers Moving Inside Massimiliano Allegri: Exploiting Space in Behind with Quick Passing Combination Antonio Conte: Attacking Options to Exploit a 5 v 4 Situation in the Final Third Jose Mourinho: The Winger on the Strong Side Shifts Inside and Creates an Overload 42 Practices & Variations (6 Extensive Sessions) including: Build-Up to Receive Between the Lines and Attack in a Functional Practice Reading the Tactical Situation to Play the Ball Forward in a Functional Practice Reading the Tactical Situation to Pass in Between the Lines or in Behind in a Restricted Game Creating & Exploiting Space Out Wide with the Winger Dropping Back in Between the Lines Creating & Exploiting an Overload with a Forward Shifting Across in a Zonal Game Reading the Tactical Situation when Creating an Overload with a Winger in a Functional Practice Each chapter has extensive analysis for a tactical situation based on Marcelo Bielsa's tactics and is then followed by a full session to help all coaches adapt the tactics into training sessions for their team. Chapter 1: Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 Forwards Chapter 2: Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak Side Chapter 3: Building Up Play from the Back Against 1 Forward Chapter 4: Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the Sideline Chapter 5: Attacking Solutions with a 3 v 3 Situation Near the Sideline Chapter 6: Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball Area Chapter 7: Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive Pressing

Autor: Norbert Vieth Seiten: 94   Success in Soccer Practice Planner 3 Level 2 Amateur Adult Practice planning - quick, simple, adaptable and practical (U16-U18 Amateur Adult)  by Norbert Vieth The foundation for players and coaches is a positive attitude toward competitive soccer. That requires a systematic training program that improves the team and its players and gives them a chance to have some fun too. Contents: What do mid-level amateurs expect of their club? Optimize your planning with conceptual building blocks The easy way to plan and organize practice sessions The right solution for any situation The right training for any time of the season Minor variations can have a major impact Finding the right mix of practice games What you do get? A handy and efficient tool that will help you quickly plan practice sessions that are individualized, practical and systematically structured. Using our conceptual building blocks, you can put together an unlimited supply of fresh and motivational training programs that are sure to cover all the most important concepts for this level of play. And the Success in Soccer Practice Planner simplifies planning in another way too: All of the more than 70 games and exercises shown share the same basic set up, so the tiring, complicated, time consuming and disruptive process of rearranging the field becomes unnecessary. Creating practice sessions for Amateur Adult teams just doesn`t get any easier than this!

PDF Preview of "Football Periodization to maximise Performance" Author:Adam Owen PhD Pages: 244Age: Youth-Pro Practices: 102 Football Periodization to maximise Performance Session Design | The Training Week | Tapering Strategy | 102 Practices | Youth to Pro Proven and Successful Football Periodization Coaching Methodology to Maximise the Performance of your Players and Team from a World Leading High Performance Expert Adam Owen PhD (UEFA Pro & A Licence Educator) has 20 years experience in various roles at the elite level; International, European club, UEFA Champions League and Europa League. After his bestselling Football Conditioning: A Modern Scientific Approach and in his role as a UEFA Pro & A Licence Educator, coaches commonly ask these 3 key questions: How do I get the best possible performances from my players? What can I change or improve to maximise my team’s performance? What gives me the best possible chance of succeeding as a coach? KEY POINT: If the daily training content is poorly planned or managed through an insufficient methodological approach, poor performance occurs with the players insufficiently conditioned and significantly higher rates of injury. Adam has now used his vast knowledge of applied football science and performance coaching to create a proven and succesful modern performance coaching methodology and has provided the answers in this book. In this book you will learn how to: Design training sessions and plan the training week (102 Practices included) Use a methodological approach and training plan to produce optimum conditioning, low injury rates, and high performance Make sure your players are always prepared correctly and perform at their maximum level on match day The Football Periodization to Maximise Performance methodology: Enhance coaches’ knowledge of high performance and coaching Improve player performance and gain a competitive advantage Maximise the training time and efficiency of the coaching process Game model: Link the technical, tactical and physical details of the game Maximising the use of specific training games and practices in the training week Show the actual demands imposed on players in training Training load management and reducing injury risk How to design training sessions Planning the flow of the training week to maximise performance Tapering strategy = players arrive in optimal condition for the match! Adaptable training week model for Pro, Semi-pro, Academy and Youth The Training Week (based on Pro Level): SUNDAY/MONDAY (1/2 Days Until Match) = Recovery TUESDAY (4 Days Until Match) = Positional Principle Training and Resistance WEDNESDAY (3 Days Until Match) = Collective Team Principle Training and Speed Endurance THURSDAY (2 Days Until Match) = Unit Principle Training and Reaction Speed Development FRIDAY (1 Day Until Match) = Pre-Match Activation Training Day * Training week plans for Semi-pro, Youth Academy, and Grassroots (Youth) also included 102 Practices Included: Resistance, Speed Endurance, and Reaction Speed Warm-Up Practices Intensive and Extensive Technical Practices Resistance Conditioning Practices Resistance, Speed Endurance, and Reaction Speed Conditioning Practices Small, Medium, and Large Sided Possession Games Small, Medium, and Large Sided Games

Pages: 335 Official Soccer Coaching Book of the German Soccer Association with DFB coaches and educators Ralf Peter and Gerd Bode.  A new approach to children's soccer: Guidelines for practice, match play and player guidance Get Information about the German Soccer Education System Making your program age-appropriate This soccer book shows how youth coaches in Germany run soccer practice sessions and games for players between the ages of five and twelve. The comprehensive soccer training section provides: specific recommendations for attractive, child-oriented soccer exercises that build a solid athletic foundation, basic soccer techniques. With an abundance of age-appropriate small-sided soccer games and sample practice sessions, both indoor and outdoor, this book is a gold mine for every youth soccer coach! The book can also be used as a basis for continuing education. Children's soccer should be different from adult soccer PRACTICE Adult soccer is oriented toward performance and competition Children's soccer: new experiences, fun, learning soccer MATCH PLAY Adult soccer: game formation, tactics Children's soccer: free play without interference OBJECTIVES Adult soccer: championship, promotion Children's soccer: basis for lifelong enjoyment of sports SUCCESS Adult soccer: final score Children's soccer: positive experiences and learning for all children! COACH Adult soccer: judged by success (score) Children's soccer: judged by progress of all children To fully develop their creativity and enjoyment of the game, children have to have the freedom to try things out at practice, to play freely and without interference Table of Content - Modern Youth Soccer Soccer in today's world Methods and objectives Building Block 1: General movement training Building Block 2: Soccer-oriented movement training Building Block 3: Soccer-specific technique training Buiding Block 4: Playing soccer Matchplay Guidance PLAYING AND PRACTICING WITH FIVE· TO SIX·YEAR·OLDSGuidelinesBuilding Block 1: General movement trainingBuilding Block 2: Soccer-oriented movement training Building Block 3: Playing soccer Play sessions Play days PLAVING AND PRACTICING WITH SIX· TO EIGHT·VEAR·OLDSGuidelines Building Block 1: General movement training Building Block 2: Soccer-oriented movement training Building Block 3: Soccer-specific technique training Building Block 4: Playing soccer Practice sessions PRACTICING WITH EIGHT· TO 12-VEAR·OLDSGuidelines Building Block 1: General movement training Building Block 2: Soccer-oriented movement training Building Block 3: Soccer-specific technique training Building Block 4: Playing soccer Practice sessions ORGANIZING PRACTICE SESSIONSlntroduction Age-appropriate configurations lndoor training THE CHILDREN'S COACHQualifications  

Author: Athanasios Terzis Pages: 246 Pages Drills: 160 Practices & 34 Sessions Level: U12-PRO PDF Preview of  "FC Barcelona Training Sessions Learn to Coach your Team the Barca Way Named Coaching Book of the Year by the Italian Soccer Association, this book has 2 main aims: To deeply analyse how and why Pep Guardiolas Barcelona, possibly the best team of all time, used their specific tactics in different game situations. Provide you with a training session for each tactical situation with progressive practices. This gives you an exclusive guide on how you can coach your team the exact phases of play used by FC Barcelona. Athanasios Terzis is a worldwide renowned speaker on tactics in soccer Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA ‘A’ licence coach and has provided a full and extensive analysis of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team, often described as the best ever. This analysis has been used to produce 34 sessions (160 practices) including: quick passing functional practices patterns of play possession games transition games opposed/unopposed zone play game situations and small sided games Practice Topic Samples: First Touch and Awareness Passing Sequence Passing Through the Midfield Line 3 Zone Possession Game Changing the Direction of Play in a 2(+5) v 4 Possession Game Creating Space for the Wingers in a Dynamic 2 Zone SSG Using the Correct Body Shape in a 4v4 (+5) Possession Game Creating Passing Options in a Dynamic End Line Game Receive, Turn and Pass in Limited Space Building Up From the Back Pattern of Play 5v4 (+1) Position Specific 3 Zone Combination Game Chain Reaction Pressing High Up the Pitch in Side Zones Dynamic Pressing & Counter Attack Game

Author: Michail Tsokaktsidis Pages: 200 Game Situations: 22 Sessions: 20 Practices: 83 Level: U12-Pro   Coaching Transition Play 2 Full Sessions from the Tactics of Pochettino, Sarri, Jardim & Sampaoli Learn to "Coach Transition Play" - Defence to Attack and from Attack to Defence with 83 Practices based on 22 Transition Game Situations from the Tactics of: Mauricio Pochettino, Maurizio Sarri, Leonardo Jardim and Jorge Sampaoli   After the hugely popular Coaching Transition Play book, volume 2 provides more new ideas to help coaches improve their training sessions in the most important phases of the modern game - the transition phases. Some of the best performing coaches and teams during the transition phases in recent years (Pochettino's Tottenham, Sarri's Napoli, Jardim's Monaco & Sampaoli's Sevilla) have been studied so you the coach, can learn to input their tactics into your training sessions. This book provides tactical analysis of Mauricio Pochettino, Maurizio Sarri, Leonardo Jardim and Jorge Sampaoli's tactics. Michail Tsokaktsidis is a UEFA ‘A’ Licence coach and has used this analysis to produce 20 full sessions (83 practices) including: Transition Games Fast Break Attacks Counter Attacking Small Sided Games Pressing to Win the Ball Defensive Reactions to Recover the Ball Team Shape and Organisation You can use these ready-made sessions to practice these top coaches' tactics and find solutions for every tactical situation: Transition from defence to attack in the Low, Middle and High Zones. Transition from attack to defence in the Low, Middle and High Zones. 20 Transition Play Tactical Analysis Topics including: Pochettino: High Intensity Pressing and Fast Break Attack from the Middle Zone Sarri: Exploiting Free Space in the Opposition Half with a Fast Break Attack Jardim: Fast and Direct Counter Attacks with Through Ball in Behind Sampaoli: Fast Transition with Midfielders Tracking Back to Get Behind the Ball 83 Practices (20 Full Sessions) including: Direct Counter Attacks with Driving Support Runs in a Position Specific 2 Zone Game High Press to Win the Ball + Fast Attack in a 2 Zone Small Sided Game High Intensity Pressing in the Middle Zone and Fast Break Attack in a 3 Zone Game Quickly Returning into Defensive Shape After an Attack in a Dynamic 11 v 6 Practice Switching the Point of Defence to Recover the Ball as Quickly as Possible in a Dynamic Game Condensing the Space After Losing Possession in the Low Zone with a Numerical Disadvantage   About the Author Michail Tsokaktsidis During my playing career I won 6 championships with 5 different teams. At the age of 29 I stopped playing and completed my studies in fitness conditioning and football coaching. I was also a student of the UEFA coaching schools (H.F.F. in Greece) and I am a fully certified UEFA ‘A’ Licence coach. I started my coaching career coaching at academy level for 3 years and for the last 6 years I have been a head coach at F.C. Doxa Dramas (professional Greek team) and 3 different semi-professional teams in Greece (winning 2 championships). UEFA A Coaching Licence Bachelor Degree in Physical & Sports Education (Specialising in Soccer Conditioning). Author of 3 Books Jose Mourinho Attacking Sessions (2013) & Spain Attacking Sessions (2014) Coaching Transition Play Vol. 1 (2017)

244 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 120 Tactical Periodization Topics 60 Tactical Situations & Practices U16-Pro Level   Tactical Periodization - A Proven Successful Training Model Learn the Tactical Periodization Method used by some of the World's Top Coaches Improve all attributes (technical, conditioning & decision making) in every tactical practice Accelerate your players' tactical understanding of their positional roles & responsibilities Players will react quicker, be sharper, and make better decisions in all tactical situations This groundbreaking book written by Juan Luis Delgado Bordonau PhD and José Alberto Mendez Villanueva PhD is a complete blueprint for Tactical Periodization, providing coaches with the tools to organise the whole football training process - from one specific training practice, to full season planning. Tactical Periodization is a proven successful football coaching method. All training is driven by tactical training. It allows you the coach, to improve all other attributes (technical, conditioning and decision making) at the same time, within every single tactical practice. The Benefits of Tactical Periodization: Helps you accelerate your players' understanding of their positional roles and responsibilities in an efficient way, which ultimately improves the team's tactical performance Assures your players are always prepared tactically, mentally and physically for competitive matches Your players (and team) will react quicker, be sharper, and make better decisions in all tactical situations   “It’s all planned and researched so we create these training sessions that are harder than a game. It gives us confidence knowing we have trained to a greater intensity.” Jose Mourinho The " Game Model" guides the entire training process. Training must “model” the game through specific practices (specificity) that include all the tactical game principles designed by the coach. You will learn the principle of performance stabilisation, so you can maintain your team’s high performance levels throughout a full season. “For me, training means training in specificity, creating practices that allow me to enhance my principles of play.” Jose Mourinho   Accelerate your players' tactical understanding of their positional roles & responsibilities - Players will react quicker, be sharper, and make better decisions in all tactical situations This is your chance to learn the Tactical Periodization method which has been applied by top coaches, with José Mourinho being the most influential and successful. Other examples are Vitor Pereira, Leonardo Jardim, Brendan Rodgers, Marco Silva, Nuno Espírito Santo and André Villas-Boas. Many other top coaches ( Pep Guardiola among them) have adopted part of these Tactical Periodization principles, building their training method around the development of a game model and its principles, using the tactical dimension to lead their training. This book includes: The background and development of Tactical Periodization The Methodological Principles The Game Model (specificity) Tactical Organisation in the 4 Phases of the Game Analysing the Previous Match Performance Analysing the Next Opponent Weekly Training Objectives Training Sessions for a 1 Match Week Training Sessions for a 2 Match Week There are many Tactical Topics and Training Practices including: Building Up Play from the Back and Creating Overloads Against a Compact 4-4 Formation Attacking with "Third Man Runs" Reorganising into Defensive Block Positions Pressing as a Collective Unit + Fast Break Attack Dropping Off, Compactness and Counter Attack with Switch of Play Defending Direct Play into 2 Forwards and Winning the Second Ball     The Authors Juan Luis Delgado Bordonau PhD Credentials: UEFA PRO Coaching Licence (Spanish FA) PhD in Sports Science (University of Valencia) MSc in Sports & Exercise Psychology (Autonomic University of Madrid & Spanish Olympic Committee) Postgraduate Diploma in Football Management (Georgetown University) BSc Physical Activity & Sports Science - Major in Football (University of Valencia) Diploma in Teaching Physical Education (Jaume I University of Castellon) Premier Diploma NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) International Coaching Qualification (Netherlands FA) Previous and Current Coaching Roles: ASPIRE Academy Qatar (2007 - Current) - Elite Scouting Coordinator (2013 - Current), Coach (2007 - 2013) Valencia CF (2006 - 2007) - Academy Technical Director Villarreal CF (1999 - 2006) - Academy Coach & Technical Director (U7 to U14)   José Alberto Mendez Villanueva PhD Credentials: PhD in Sports Science in Sport Science (University of Oviedo, Spain) MSc in Exercise Psychology (University of Western Australia) BSc Physical Activity & Sports Science (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain) Diploma in Teaching Physical Education (University of Oviedo, Spain) Previous and Current Coaching Roles: Qatar Football Association (2011 - Current) - Football Performance & Science Department (Head of Fitness) ASPIRE Academy Qatar (2007 - Current) - Head of Physiology and Strength & Conditioning, Fitness Coach, Physiologist / Sport Scientist Bulgarian Football Union (2011 - 2013) - Sport Scientist Consultant PCF Litex Lovech (Bulgaria) (2010 - 2011) - Sport Scientist Consultant CSKA Sofia (Bulgaria) (2009 - 2011) - Sport Scientist Consultant

This book includes: 256 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 95 Tactical Analysis Topics 16 Sessions 75 Practices U14-Pro Level This long awaited book in FULL COLOUR contains a full and extensive analysis of Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund team. This tactical blueprint is explained clearly with supporting diagrams, notes and detailed descriptions.  This analysis has been used to produce 16 sessions (75 practices) including functional practices, patterns of play, possession games, transition games, opposed/unopposed zone play, game situations and small sided games. Tactical Analysis Coaching Topics:   Creating Space On The Flank   The Centre Forward Creating Space in the Centre   Creating and Exploiting Space in the 2nd Stage of Attack with Passing Combinations.   Overloading on the Flank with The Centre Back or Defensive Midfielder   Passing Combination: Vertical or Diagonal + Square Pass   Passing Combination with a Third Man Run   Long Passes in Behind the Defence   Switching Play   Direct Positive Transition   Indirect Positive Transition with a Forward Pass   Indirect Positive Transition with a Switch of Play Borussia Dortmund are a very exciting team that play at a high tempo with a good style and fluidity. Jurgen Klopp has led his Borussia Dortmund team to two Bundesliga titles, one German cup and the Champions League final in 2013.  Session and Practice Topic Samples: Building Up Play Under Pressure, Creating Space on the Flank and Crossing in a Dynamic Zonal Practice The Forward Dropping Deep to Create Space in Behind in a 10 v 7 Zonal Game Creating and Exploiting Space with a Complex Passing Combination in a Dynamic Zonal Practice Creating a Numerical Advantage on the Flank (3 v 2) in an 8 v 8 Dynamic Small Sided Game Overloading - Forward Moving to Receive Towards the Flank in a Functional Practice Vertical or Diagonal + Square Pass Combination in a 5 Zone Possession Game Passing Through the Centre with a Lay-Off Passing Combination in a 6 (+4) v 6 End to End Possession Game Building Up Play Under Pressure, Passing Combination with a Third Man Run and Finishing Switching Play with the Width Provided by the Full Back in a 7 v 4 Practice Collective Defensive Movements, Press High and Quick Counter Attacks in an 8 v 8 Transition Game Indirect Positive Transition with Switch of Play in an 8 v 8 Transition Gam Direct Positive Transition to Create a 2 v 1 Situation on the Flank in a Dynamic Zone Play Transition Game Book Contents CHAPTER 1: PLAYER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPTER 2: PLAYERS WHO TAKE PART DURING AN ATTACK CHAPTER 3: RETAINING BALANCE CHAPTER 4: FORMATIONS AND THE THREE STAGES OF ATTACK CHAPTER 5: ATTACKING TACTICAL SITUATIONS & SESSIONS       Attacking Tactical Situation 1: Creating Space On The Flank       Attacking Tactical Situation 1: Creating Space On The Flank       Attacking Tactical Situation 3: Getting Free of Marking       Attacking Tactical Situation 4: Creating and Exploiting Space in the 2nd Stage of Attack with Passing Combinations       Attacking Tactical Situation 5: Overloading on the Flank with The Centre Back or Defensive Midfielder       Attacking Tactical Situation 6: Overloading on the Flank or in the Centre with a Forward Moving to Receive        Attacking Tactical Situation 7: Passing Combination: Vertical or Diagonal + Square Pass       Attacking Tactical Situation 8: The Lay-Off Passing Combination       Attacking Tactical Situation 9: Passing Combination with a Third Man Run    Attacking Tactical Situation 10: Direct Play    Attacking Tactical Situation 11: Long Passes in Behind the Defence    Attacking Tactical Situation 12: Switching Play CHAPTER 6: THE TRANSITION FROM DEFENCE TO ATTACK       Positive Transition Tactical Situation 1: Direct Positive Transition       Positive Transition Tactical Situation 2: Indirect Positive Transition with a Forward Pass       Positive Transition Tactical Situation 3: Indirect Positive Transition with a Switch of Play       Positive Transition Tactical Situation 4: Direct Positive Transition (Both the Centre Forward & the No.10 on the  StrongSide)        Positive Transition Tactical Situation 5: Indirect Positive Transition (Both the Centre Forward and the No.10 on the Strong Side)   

Autor: Norbert Vieth Seiten: 94   Success in Soccer Practice Planner 1 Youth U16-U18 Practice planning - quick, simple, adaptable and practical (U16 - U18)  by Norbert Vieth If you`re an advanced youth coach, your players need a motivational training program that enables them to have lots of fun playing the game and develop their soccer skills while also improving their physical fitness. Contents: What do advanced youth players expect of their club? Optimize your planning with conceptual building blocks The easy way to plan and organize practice sessions Help yourself to with our catalog of exercises! The right solution for any situation There`s always time to prepare for practice Adapt the set up to your situation Three groups are more effective than two What you do get? A handy and efficient tool that will help you quickly plan practice sessions that are individualized, practical and systematically structured. Using our conceptual building blocks, you can put together an unlimited supply of fresh and motivational training programs that are sure to cover all the most important concepts for this age level. And the Success in Soccer Practice Planner simplifies planning in another way too: All of the more than 70 games and exercises shown share the same basic set up, so the tiring, complicated, time consuming and disruptive process of rearranging the field becomes unnecessary. Creating practice sessions for U16 and U18 teams just doesn`t get any easier than this!

PDF Preview of "Jürgen Klopp - Passing, Counter-Pressing Games" Author: Soccer Tutor Pages: 140 Practices & Variations: 102 Level: U14-Pro Learn, and apply Jürgen Klopp’s exact training methods direct from his Liverpool training sessions, so your team can reproduce his highly successful all-action pressing and attacking style of play. This FULL COLOUR book provides you with a rare and great opportunity to use 102 Jürgen Klopp Practices and learn from one of the best coaches in world football. Find out how Jürgen Klopp prepares his players physically, improves their speed, agility and power, fast passing combinations, high intensity pressing, and extremely effective counter-pressing style. Jürgen Klopp 102 Practices Include: Full Liverpool Pre-Match Warm-up 8 Pre-season Training Practices 13 Warm-up Exercises (With and Without a Ball) 17 Speed & Agility Exercises 41 Passing Combinations 22 Pressing and Counter-pressing Rondos and Possession Games The 102 Practices included in this book are all taken directly from Klopp's training sessions with Liverpool F.C. between 2017 and 2022. Jürgen Klopp Practices Examples: Pre-season Passing Circuit with One-Twos + Pass into Target Goal Warm-up Competition Game with Speed, Pass, Receive + Shoot Fast Reactions to Multiple Signals in a Speed of Movement Race Breaking the Lines with Angled Support, Lay-offs and Forward Runs Possession Play + Quick Transition to Score in Target Goals "Hunt the Ball” 3 (+3) v 3 Tactical Rondo to Train Counter-pressing Pressing & Counter-pressing in a 3-Team 4 (+4) v 4 Possession Game Jürgen Klopp Achievements: Honours (Europe/World) UEFA Champions League (2019) UEFA Champions League Runner-up x 2 (2013, 2018) UEFA Europa League Runner-up (2016) FIFA Club World Cup (2019) UEFA Super Cup (2019) Honours (Domestic Leagues / Cups) English Premier League (2020) English FA Cup (2022) EFL Cup (2022) German Bundesliga x 2 (2011, 2012) German DFB-Pokal (2012) German DFL-Supercup x 2 (2013, 2014) Individual Awards The Best FIFA Men’s Coach x 2 (2019, 2020) Onze d’Or Coach of the Year (2019) IFFHS World’s Best Club Coach (2019) World Soccer Awards World Manager of the Year (2019) Globe Soccer Awards Best Coach of the Year (2019) Premier League Manager of the Season (2020) LMA Manager of the Year (2020) BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award (2019) German Football Manager of the Year (2011, 2012, 2019)      

Autor: Norbert Vieth Seiten: 94   Success in Soccer Practice Planner 2 Level 1 Amateur Adult Practice planning - quick, simple, adaptable and practical by Norbert Vieth This practice planner from top German coach Norbert Vieth is geared towards coaches of low to mid level amateur adult teams. It provides exercises and games based on conceptual building blocks which include: Warm Ups Basic Technique Training 1v1 Attacking 1v1 Defending Group Attacking Group Defending Soccer Fitness Motivational Games

Take a look inside with our free preview PDF! 124 Pages FULL COLOUR Book 9 Game Situations 9 Sessions 35 Practices U14-Pro Level MARCELO BIELSA Coaching Build Up Play Against High Pressing Teams Learn to Coach "The Bielsa Way" - Building Up Play Against High Pressing Teams with 9 Full Sessions (35 Practices) based on 9 Game Situations from the Tactics of Marcelo Bielsa. This incredible FULLCOLOUR book helps coaches improve improve their training sessions to build up play against high pressing teams, using the tactics of Marcelo Bielsa. . Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has produced extensive analysis of Marcelo Bielsa in 9 different tactical situations, supported with 9 full training sessions (35 practices). Athanasios is the author of some of the best-selling Football Coaching books, most notably 'Jurgen Klopp's Attacking and Defending Tactics', 'Coaching the Juventus 3-5-2' and 'FC Barcelona Training Sessions', which won the Italian FA Award for “Best Coaching Book” in 2014.   The book includes Marcelo Bielsa's tactics (and playing philosophy) for: Building up play from the back against high pressing teams Full analysis of his 4-2-3-1, 3-3-3-1 and 3-4-3 formations Marcelo Bielsa's attacking philosophy includes a mix of: Short and long passing Moving the ball to the free player through 'link players' Creating numerical advantages Dragging opposition players out of position and exploiting the gaps created Marcelo Bielsa is a highly respected coach and is famous for his innovative playing style, tactics and formations. He has had a massive influence on football across the world and on other top coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, Mauricio Pochettino, Jorge Sampaoli and Gerardo Martino. The aim of the book is to use the innovative tactics of Marcelo Bielsa to provide a complete guide of how to build up play effectively against high pressing teams. To successfully build up from the back, the team in possession has to follow four steps: Step 1: Provide a free passing option for the goalkeeper Step 2: Move the ball to the target or free player Step 3: Create a numerical advantage in specific areas of the pitch Step 4: Take advantage (exploit) the numerical advantage Each chapter has extensive analysis for a tactical situation based on Marcelo Bielsa's tactics and is then followed by a full session to help all coaches adapt the tactics into training sessions for their team. Chapter 1: Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 Forwards Chapter 2: Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak Side Chapter 3: Building Up Play from the Back Against 1 Forward Chapter 4: Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the Sideline Chapter 5: Attacking Solutions with a 3 v 3 Situation Near the Sideline Chapter 6: Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball Area Chapter 7: Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive Pressing

PDF Preview of "Diego Simeone Attacking Tactics" Author: Athanasios TerzisPages: 196Graphics: 175Tactical Analysis: 73Practices & Variations: 64 Learn how to Attack and Counter-Attack "from one of the best coaches in the world" with 64 Practices & Variations based on 73 Tactical Situations from Atlético Madrid’s 4-4-2 This FULL COLOUR book provides a full tactical analysis of Diego Simeone's 4-4-2 Attacking Tactics (73 Tactical Sistuation) for you the coach to learn how to attack and counter attack from one of the best coaches in the world. Atlético Madrid’s success during Diego Simeone’s reign has been built with a winning culture of commitment, passion and aggressiveness, and a winning game plan based on excellent tactical organisation. With a fraction of the budget of their rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona, they have consistently been one of the toughest teams to play against in the whole of Europe. Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid era has produced extremely efficient attacking play and they have had great success in scoring goals with intelligent attacking patterns of play and a counter attacking style. Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid have used these attacking tactics to achieve great success when competing against teams with far greater resources. Examples of their incredible Success Against All Odds La Liga Winners (2014) UEFA Champions League Runners-up (2014 + 2016) UEFA Europa League Winners (2012 + 2018) UEFA Super Cup Winners (2012 + 2018) Copa Del Rey (2013) Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has used the tactical analysis of Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid to produce 64 Practices and Variations. You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Diego Simeone’s attacking tactics and implement them into your training sessions. Each Tactical Situation has analysis of Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid attacking or counter-attacking tactics and is followed by practices to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions for your team. Tactical Analysis and Session Topic Examples: Dragging the Centre Back Out of Position to Create and Exploit Space Synchronised Movements of the Full Back and Wide Midfielder Creating an Overload and Attacking Through the Centre Making a Run on Blind Side of Defender to Receive a Long Pass in Behind Counter Attack After Winning the Ball in the Centre (Direct Threat) Practice Examples: Forward Exploits Space Behind Full Back in a Technical Practice with Finish Options for Full Back Receiving High Up the Pitch in a Functional Practice Forward Drops Back to Receive or Create Space in Behind in a Small Sided Game Counter Attack with a Closed Ball Situation in a Dynamic Conditioned Game Exploiting Width During a Counter Attack in a Dynamic Conditioned Game Diego Simeone Achievements Honours Spanish La Liga Primera División (2014) UEFA Champions League Runner-up (2014 & 2016) UEFA Europa League (2012 & 2018) UEFA Super Cup (2012 & 2018) Copa Del Rey (2013) Supercopa de España (2014) Individual Awards European Coach of the Season (2012) La Liga Coach of the Year (2013, 2014 & 2016) IFFHS World's Best Club Coach (2016) Miguel Muñoz Trophy (2014 & 2016) Globe Soccer Master Coach Special Award (2017)

PDF Preview of "René Meulensteen & Man Utd Methods of Success" Author: René MeulensteenPages: 260Graphics: 234Practices: 94 This book written by René Meulensteen gives you the chance to practice and apply René’s exact Manchester United training sessions, enabling your team to reproduce Sir Alex Ferguson’s team’s fantastic attacking style. This fantastic book written by René Meulensteen (UEFA Pro Licence) who spent 12 years at Manchester United and was Sir Alex Ferguson's First Team Coach during the most successful years in the club's history (2007- 2013). René’s expertise provides coaches of all levels a great insight into the key aspects and methods behind Manchester United’s success when they won 1 x UEFA Champions League (+2 Runner-up), 4 x Premier Leagues and 1 x League Cup all within 6 seasons. During this period, René was responsible for creating and coaching all the first team training sessions. He kept a record of every single training session in organised folders, and these Technical and Tactical Practices and Sessions form the basis of this book (94 Practices included). This book Written by René provides you with: A detailed blueprint of the successful structure and organisation of Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson's Management, Leadership, Principles, Tactics and Philosophy of Play How Man Utd produced such a High Speed of Play and created Waves of Attacks How Man Utd scored so many late goals using Scenario Training (“Fergie Time”) René's Exact First Team Training Sessions (94 Practices) used during Man Utd's most successful period René’s Development Model, Coaching Philosophy, and the importance of Specific Technical Training All of this content will provide you with a great understanding of the methods behind Manchester United’s success, from the training pitch to match days. Sir Alex Ferguson's Management, Leadership and Tactics: Sir Alex Ferguson's Management: Expectation, Discipline and Motivation Sir Alex Ferguson: Leadership Sir Alex Ferguson: Video Analysis and Game Plans Against Different Opponents Manchester United's Training Principles and Philosophy of Play: Sir Alex Ferguson: Philosophy of Play Sir Alex Ferguson: Attacking Principles Manchester United Training: The Secrets Behind Creating Winners René Meulensteen: Key Points for Every Training Session Manchester United's Attacking Tactics Examples: Attacking Against a High and Narrow Defensive Line - Pattern of Play Attacking Against a Deep and Narrow Defensive Line - Pattern of Play Attacking Against a Middle and Wide Defensive Line - Pattern of Play Manchester United's High Speed Of Play Training - Waves Of Attacks Examples: 2-Ball Routine (Variation 3): One-Two, Pass in Behind + Cut Back After Overlap Run 3 or 4-Ball Routine (2 Defenders): Combination Through Middle, Cross + 5v4 Attack Attacking Wave Game: 3-Ball Attacking Waves Overload Game "Fergie Time" - How Manchester United Trained To Score Late Goals Phase 1: Wingers are Positioned Inside and the Full Backs Push Up High Phase 2: Extra Forward, Full Back Supports Winger + Opposite Winger Attacks Back Post Phase 3: Flooding the Final Third and Box with Many Bodies to try and Force a Goal René Meulensteen's Development Model And Training Philosophy Analysis of Tactics, Style of Play, and Player Development Applying Analysis and Development Model into Training The 4 Key Qualities Needed to Produce World Class Players René Meulensteen's Specific Technical Training (1v1s And Finishing) Aims and Objectives for Specific Technical Training Sessions with First Team Players Skill Development: Dominating 1v1s in Different Positions on the Pitch Technical Finishing Training with Manchester United First Team Players René Meulensteen's Man Utd Training Session & Practice Examples: BUILD-UP PLAY: Build-up Play Against 3 Forwards with the Central Midfielder "Rotating Out" (9v7) POSSESSION: Possession Specific Conditioned Game (7v7, 8v8, 9v9 or 10v10 + GKs) SWITCHING PLAY: 8v8 (+4) Conditioned Switching Play Game with Limited Touches PLAYING THROUGH THE LINES: Playing Through the Midfield Line in a 3-Zone 8v4 Possession Game ATTACKING OVERLOADS: End to End 4v4 (+3) Three-Zone Possession Game (Warm-up) CROSSES AND BOX RUNS: Crosses and Box Runs in a Dynamic Zonal Game ATTACKING COMBINATION PLAY: Functional Attacking Combination 3-Ball Routine (Pass, Move, Cross and Finish) FINISHING: 8v8 (+2) Speed Finishing and Blocking Game + GKs DEFENSIVE SHAPE, PRESSING AND RECOVERY: Defensive Shape and Recovery in a Dynamic 10v10 Transition Game TRANSITION FROM DEFENCE TO ATTACK: 7v7 (+1) in a Conditioned Wave Transition Game with GKs About the Author René Meulensteen René Meulensteen is a UEFA Pro Licence holder with extensive experience of working with some of the world's best players at the highest level. René spent 12 years at Manchester United and was Sir Alex Ferguson's First Team Coach during the most successful years in the club's history (2007-2013). During this period, he was responsible for all of the first team training sessions. CAREER HONOURS: UEFA Champions League Winner (2008) English Premier League Winner (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013) UEFA Champions League Runner-up (2009, 2011) UEFA World Club Cup Winner (2008) English League Cup Winner (2009, 2010) Arab Cup (now Arab Club Championship) Winner (1999) H.H. Apparent Cup (Qatar) Winner (2000) Emir Cup (Qatar) Winner (2001) PREVIOUS & CURRENT COACHING ROLES: Australia National Team Assistant Manager (2018 - Present) Australia Olympic Team Assistant Manager (2018 - Present) Kerala Blasters (India) Manager (2017 - 2018) Maccabi Haifa (Israel) Manager (2016 - 2017) Philadelphia Union (USA) Technical Consultant (2014 - 2015) Fulham FC (England) Manager (2013 - 2014) Manchester United First Team Coach (2007 - 2013) Manchester United First Team Technical Coach (2007 - 2008) Manchester United Reserve Team Coach (2005 - 2006) Manchester United Skills Development Coach (2001-2006) Al Sadd (Qatar) Manager (2000-2001) Al Etehad (Qatar) Manager (1999 - 2000) Qatar Assistant National Team Coach, Qatar FA Development Coach, and Qatar U-17 Coach (1993-2001)

In modern soccer, players of all abilities experience enormous time pressure and pressure from opponents. They rarely get the chance to receive the ball calmly and then dribble, pass or shoot at the goal. Only by being able to bring the ball quickly and safely under control – often while on the run – can one play attractive and successful soccer. However, perfect ball control does not just start when the ball is at the player's feet, but must always be seen in the context of a game situation and an opponent. Perfect ball control can be broken down into four stages: • Preparation for the initial contact with the ball (perception, running into free space, adopting a suitable body position) • The first touch of the ball • Actions in possession of the ball (dribbling, feinting) • Final action (pass, cross, shot at the goal) This practical book contains more than 160 drills and ball games and over 200 photos and 120 illustrations covering ball control, dribbling, feinting, passing, crossing and shooting at the goal. Each chapter starts with clear theoretical principles that give the coach valuable information for effective and learning-intensive team and individual training.

195 Pages FULLCOLOUR Print 51 Topics 24 Practices 24 Exercises U15-Pro Level This fantastic FULLCOLOUR book is written by Adam Owen Ph.D (UEFA Professional Coaching Licence and Ph.D in Sport and Exercise Science) who is the Sport Science & Fitness Coach for the Wales National Team and a Research Science Consultant at SL Benfica. Assistant author Alexandre Dellal Ph.D is the Head of Physical Preparation at OGC Nice and a leading researcher in the world of football science. The primary aim of this book is to help you make use of the modern coaching methods and football science principles and educate coaches working with players of all ages and levels. This book will help you increase the efficiency of all your training sessions and ensure that key components of the game (technical, tactical, physical and physiological) are being developed in conjunction with each other, rather than in isolation, which is fundamental to the development of football players. In book 1 we focus on: The Distance and Intensity of Running Physiological Demands of Football Injuries and Prevention Techniques Speed & Agility Training Drills Warm Up Drills and Injury Prevention Strength and Conditioning Exercises Training Load Management: Reducing the Risk of Injury Part 2 of the book set focuses on Periodization, Seasonal Training and Small Sided Games.  

Wingers: A special kind of player Players like Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie or Christiano Ronaldo are perfect examples of the modern outside forward; their exceptional soccer skills enable them to single-handedly win entire games. Good crossing can be trained! David Beckham has logged countless extra hours of practice perfecting his wing attack. It takes constant practice and repetition to achieve his level of technical/tactical perfection. In this book Sven Hübscher shows how you can train players of any age or ability level to develop the perfect wing attack. Perfectly rendered diagrams (www.sports-graphics.com), detailed descriptions and valuable coaching tips will help you understand the practice games and exercises quickly and incorporate them correctly into your own training program.

168 Pages FULL COLOUR Print 35 Tactical patterns of play 62 Practices U14-U15 Level   Dutch Academy Football Coaching U14-15 Functional Training and Tactical Practices from Top Dutch Coaches This book contains 35 Tactical patterns of play and 62 practices from the top academies in the Netherlands. There are technical (functional) and tactical practices for a wide range of topics ideal for coaches at youth level wanting to develop their team to world leading, Dutch academy standards. The Dutch Academy Football Coaching (U14-15) book in FULL COLOUR contains a detailed outline of: The Dutch training methodology for this age group The basic principles of Dutch Academy coaching The age-specific characteristics Training / coaching methods Matches: Positional Roles and Responsibilities The Dutch Academy style of play Functional technical training Tactical training Building up play Attacking Defending Positional practices and small sided games This gives you a completely unique opportunity to learn the types of practices used by some of the best Dutch Academy coaches. Practice Topic Samples: Passing Direct from the Centre Back to the Striker when Building Up in a 5 v 4 Practice Building Up Play from the Goalkeeper through to Midfield in a 6 (+GK) v 4 Game Coordinated Movements and Finishing from Crosses in a 2 Zone Game Pressing from the Front with the Forwards in a Dynamic Game Providing Cover and Taking Over Marking while Pressing in the Midfield Area (3 Zone Practice) Exploiting Space in Behind the Opposition’s Defence in an 8 v 8 Small Sided Game Building Up Play with the Full Back: 6 (+GK) v 4 Positional Play Receive, Dribble & Beat a Defender on the Flank in a Passing Combination Practice

Series: German Top Level Tactics - Part 4 Why Counterpressing? Tactical Principles Analysis of Situations in the Game 25 Effective Exercises and How to Coach Them Author: Steven Turek Edited by: Peter Schreiner Translated by: Tjorben Becker Editor: Institute of Youth soccer, Essen - Germany (www.soccer-coaches.com) Pages: 69 - Graphics: 52 Content: After the first three parts of the series “German Top Level Tactics” focused on attacking strategies, the author Steven Turek now devotes the fourth part on the interesting topic of counterpressing. Already in the first parts, the author made remarks and defined fundamental principles to this topic - now he presents an entire book focusing on counterpressing! Firstly, the question will be answered what counterpressing actually is and why it is meaningful to implement it into your philosophy. In the following, Turek focuses on descriptions to all measures which could be applied in each game phase. Among others, the following questions will be answered: Which coherence exists between measures and ball possession (e.g. definite attacking strategies) and counterpressing? Which measures need already be applied in own ball possession? What are the most important fundamental principles in the moment of a lost ball? The theoretical part will be completed with possibilities to act after successful counterpressing - but also what to do, if counterpressing fails. Especially the detailed practical part of this book is to be seen as a highlight. Steven Turek presents 25 exercises with detailed descriptions and extensive variations which enable the effective and playful training of counterpressing with every number of players and players of all ages.   

Author: Steven Turek Pages: 60 - Graphics: 53 Pressing-Resistance​ Tactical Principles – Match Solutions - Drills​ Steven Turek: „Pressing-Resistance is the ability to identify the opposing pressing, resist it and purposefully outplay it.“ Every coach knows the situation: The own team builds up the play and is early pressured on. Passes are desperately played from one player to the other, until one clears the ball long. What’s needed in these situations is call pressing-resistance. The ability to identify the opposing pressing, break it and purposefully outplay it! In order that your team becomes individually as well as team-tactically more pressing-resistant, you’ll find the following chapters in the eBook:​ Tactical principles to identify the opposing pressing Valuable changes of perspectives Fundamentals for an individual skillset to break pressing Specific Strategies to solve a blocked goal-kick Match solutions for the play on the wing and in the center Practical training exercises for a perfect transfer onto the pitch A core element of most offensive strategies, is usually the attempt to press the opponent into motion, more precisely, into sprinting. Pressing distinguishes itself by players creating high pressure on the ball carrier. Why don’t we consequently consider that opposing pressure in a positive way and use it for our own strategy? That’s exactly the aspect I want to discuss in “Pressing-Resistance”. „The opponent only has ten players as well. If he creates numerical advantage somewhere on the pitch, somewhere else has to be a numerical disadvantage - that’s simple logic.” (Carlo Ancelotti) Exploit the weak points of the pressing! “If a coach considers the opposing pressing in a positive way, strategic aspects become more important, because: Behind every good pressing strategy is an idea, how the ball is supposed to be won. To counter that strategy, I developed all kinds of match solutions, which orient on common pressing strategies and specifically focus on weak spots. To focus on these weak spots, it can happen that specific types of players find themselves in unfamiliar positions on the pitch. Therewith, I purposefully want to provide suggestions and break up common thinking patterns.” (Steven Turek) Chances and Risks If Pressing-Resistance is successfully implemented, different advantages emerge: A favorable ratio of players in the attack after successfully outplaying the first pressing-line Adjustment-Mechanisms of the opponent (for example quick dropping towards their own goal, strategic fouls and so on) Demoralization of the opponent, when pressing-strategies don’t work