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What is a False 9 in Soccer? (Full Explanation)
Throughout the history of soccer, tactical innovations have continually pushed the game forward as each generation of coaches has looked to gain an advantage over their opponents. While the ‘False 9’ has been used to great effect in recent years by Guardiola’s mesmerising Barcelona and Del Bosque’s Spain who won Euro 2012, the role surprisingly dates […]
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13 Soccer Coaching Lessons From Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is known for his creative and innovative approach to coaching soccer. There’s a lot aspiring coaches can learn from him! Famed for the possession-based soccer and off-the-ball pressing his teams are known for, his Barcelona team of 2008 – 2012 is widely regarded to have been one of the best teams in history. And their impressive […]
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What is the Tiki-Taka Style of Soccer? (and How to Play It)
While you’re watching soccer on TV, you’ll almost certainly have heard the phrase “tiki-taka” used at some point. This usually occurs after one team strings together consecutive precise passes, weaving the ball around their opponents and giving themselves a great goal-scoring opportunity. Tiki-taka was largely made famous by Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team of 2008 – 2012, who […]
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How Much Does A Professional Soccer Player Make?
When we think of a professional soccer player, our minds are immediately drawn to elite players who compete at the top of the game… The players who light up World Cups and the Champions League with their dazzling skills. While players such as Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar command the highest salaries and bring home the most money […]
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How to Defend in Soccer (9 Steps to Defend 1-on-1)
Knowing how to defend in soccer is an important skill no matter where you play out on the pitch. While defenders perform last-second sliding tackles to prevent a certain goal, midfielders and strikers must hassle, harry, and hound the opposition further up the field… Forcing them into a mistake and capitalising on errors to spring a counterattack. 1-on-1s […]
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