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Tactics

Follow how teams press, defend and make space for an attack.

Our point of view

The game is clearer when you know what to watch

Football can look fast from the stands or the sofa. A few clear ideas about roles, space and timing help you follow how one moment leads to the next.

  1. Why a Pressing Team Leaves One Pass Open
  2. Goal Kicks, Short or Long: What Each Choice Changes
  3. The Captain’s Armband and What It Actually Means

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