Tactics
Why a Defender Watches the Space as Well as the Ball
Learn how a defender reads the space behind and beside an opponent to choose when to hold position, close down or…
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Tactics
See how players and teams use space, roles and timing.
Tactics
The Formation Number Is Not a Map of Every Position
Understand football formation numbers by tracking how players shift between build-up, attack and defence, and read the…
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Knowing what to watch changes the game
A few well-chosen details can make an unfamiliar sport easier to follow. We explain the moving parts without expecting you to know them already.