Soccer is a game of fast bursts of speed and quick changes of direction. Players such as Messi and Ronaldo dominate the game not only because of their incredible passing and shooting skills, but also because of their ability to create space for themselves and others by using their elite agility. Fortunately, you can improve your team’s […]
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Using the best soccer passing drills available is essential for all coaches who want to develop a winning team.The goal must be to develop teams who are able to keep possession and advance the soccer ball strategically down field with patience and skill. To accomplish this, all players must be able to do two things…Read the […]
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If you want to develop players who can score past any goalkeeper, you need to be using the best soccer shooting drills during your practices. There’s nothing worse than a team executing great ball-movement down the field and setting up a great scoring opportunity only to miss an easy goal… Start by reading my 9-step shooting technique […]
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The 3-4-1-2 formation is a variation of the 3-5-2, one of the most popular three-player backline setups.
It’s slightly more attacking by design since it uses a center attacking midfielder (or number 10) at the tip of the midfield to orchestrate the offense.
The true beauty of this setup is that it facilitates different styles of play, whether you want to go with a counterattacking or a possession-based approach.
So, if you want to deploy your team in a three-at-the-back formation, this is an excellent option.
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Playing with three center backs (CBs) in the heart of the defense is a tactical trend that’s existed in the game for decades.
While it’s not the most popular approach, many top teams from the world’s elite leagues opt for three, rather than two central defenders.
The 3-4-2-1 formation is one of the most difficult formations you can come up against.
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