Catégorie tactiques

Tiki-Taka in Soccer: Principles, How It Works, and Drills

Updated: 21 Apr 2026

Tiki-taka is much more than just a style of play based on possession. In this article, discover its core principles, how it works on the field, and how to adapt it to your training sessions to develop...

Low Block in Soccer: Principles, Organization, and Key Factors for Effective Defending

Updated: 21 Apr 2026

The low block is a key defensive strategy used to protect your goal. Learn how to organize it effectively and get the most out of it based on your team. Follow the guide....

8v8 Soccer Tactics: From U10 to U13

Updated: 27 Mar 2026

There are several tactical options for 8v8 teams. We present to you 5 tactics for 8-a-side soccer that you can use in your upcoming matches....

Tactics: How to Play in a 4-3-3?

Updated: 16 Apr 2026

What is the 4-3-3? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this widely used tactic? What drills should you use to refine your 4-3-3 strategy? Discover our complete guide on the 4-3-3 formation....

Football tactics: best formations and game plan

Updated: 08 Mar 2026

Whether it's the classic 4-4-2, the 3-4-3, or the 4-2-3-1, each tactic has its advantages and disadvantages. We will analyze each of these formations to gain a clearer understanding....

Tactics: How to Play in a 4-4-2? [COMPLETE GUIDE]

Updated: 07 Mar 2026

Discover the strengths and weaknesses of the 4-4-2 with our comprehensive guide. From attacking movement to defensive positioning, whether it's a flat 4-4-2 or a diamond, everything is covered in our ...

Tactics: How to Play in a 3-4-3?

Updated: 20 Apr 2026

The 3-4-3 is a playing system that relies on 3 defenders, 4 midfielders, and 3 attacking players. It offers many advantages but also has some weaknesses. With which team should you favor a 3-4-3 forma...

The ultimate guide to mastering the 4-5-1

Updated: 17 Apr 2026

You've just suffered one defeat too many. Your performances aren’t good enough. Do you feel something is wrong? Do you want to try the 4-5-1 but are afraid of getting it wrong? Discover our complete g...

5 set-piece combinations to surprise your opponents

Updated: 13 Mar 2026

Discover the 5 most popular set-piece combinations. Have you ever experienced that match where you take 30 shots and don't score? Worse, your opponent scores from a free kick... in the 89th minute... ...

Tactics: How to Play in a 4-2-3-1? Complete Guide with Drills

Updated: 16 Apr 2026

A formation widely used today, the 4-2-3-1 has real strengths: tactical flexibility, defensive stability, etc. But how to work on it and what exercises to implement? Here's an overview :)...

Rangnick, Tuchel, Klopp, Nagelsmann: The New German Tactical School

Updated: 13 Mar 2026

The new German tactical school refers to a group of coaches influenced, directly or indirectly, by Ralf Rangnick. He is regarded by Jurgen Klopp as one of the best current German coaches. He has revol...

Soccer: 3 Attacking Corner Kick Plays

Updated: 17 Apr 2026

Interesting statistic: 15% of goals are scored from corner kicks! This offensive weapon can be very useful if well-practiced. Discover our examples of offensive corner combinations....

Tactics: How to Play in a 3-5-2? [COMPLETE GUIDE]

Updated: 16 Apr 2026

The 3-5-2 is a quite popular system of play, which relies on 3 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 2 forwards. It offers many advantages but also has some weaknesses. When should you use a 3-5-2 tactic? Her...

Tactics: How to Play in a 4-4-2 Diamond Formation?

Updated: 13 Mar 2026

Our comprehensive guide on the 4-4-2 diamond (or rhombus) formation details the strengths, weaknesses, and various types of tactics. It is a very popular system of play characterized by a diamond-shap...

What is positional play and how to work on it?

Updated: 13 Mar 2026

The "Juego de Posicion" or "positional play" is a way of viewing and understanding soccer. It allows a team to dominate their opponent through the positioning and movements of their players on the fie...

Tactics 4-3-3: Examples of Drills and Pressing Choices

Updated: 13 Mar 2026

Nowadays, many teams use a tactical 4-3-3 formation, like Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp a few years ago. However, to apply pressure on the opposition, there are multiple different strategies: some form...

What is "gegenpressing" (or counter-pressing) and how to execute it successfully?

Updated: 19 Feb 2026

Whether it's Klopp, Guardiola, Luis Enrique, or even Sacchi, they have all made it their trademark. The concept is simple: press the opponent immediately after losing the ball. You'll see that many nu...