Soccer Tactics
In soccer, the term “Tactics” refers to the coordinated movement of two or more players within the same unit, two units, or the entire team, with a shared and predetermined purpose.
When talking about soccer tactics, it’s important to keep in mind that the shared goal of all players is to score one more goal than the opponents and win the game. The tactics in soccer are manifested in two moments, each of which has a specific purpose: when the team has possession of the ball and when the team doesn’t have possession of the ball.
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Soccer Tactics
3 v 3 for Transitions
Transition - Small-sided game to improve ball possession and transitions from defensive to offensive phase -
Soccer Tactics
Spanish Game: 3 v 3
Creating space - 3 v 3 game for younger age groups with the objective of finishing on small goals -
Soccer Tactics
2 v 2: Get out of high press and attack quickly
2v2 - 2 v 2 game situation with defender's high pressing for ball recovery -
Soccer Tactics
3 vs 2 - Receive, orienting and developing in depth or width
3v2 - Simplified game 3 vs 2 with the aim of passing to depth or width according with the teammates or opponents movements -
Soccer Tactics
Assist and finishing - Chelsea FC
Possession - Conditioned game, created by Chelsea Youth Academy, with a final pass executed by the neutral player -
Soccer Tactics
Lateral 2 v 1 situation: countermovements and body positioning of the defender
2v1 - Lateral 2 v 1 situation that allows to focus on the timing and unmarking movements of the wing -
Soccer Tactics
Crossing and dribbling for finishing: the choice
2v1 - Offensive build-up pattern and choice ability: dribbling, triangulation, crossing for finishing -
Soccer Tactics
Pressing and preventing counterattack - Barcelona FC
Pressing - Simplified game to train pressing and prevent counterattack -
Soccer Tactics
4 times goal
Situations - Exercise that trains quick thinking and immediate finishing