Pre-1990, it wasn’t unusual for a soccer player to be unnaturally tall if they played in certain positions. It’s not hard to guess why; the tallest kid in class would be pushed into becoming the goalkeeper or sent forwards for corners if they were a tall defender. In the modern game, size is less of …
The 4-3-3 formation is one of modern soccer’s most prominent and successful formations. It’s the go-to formation for top teams thanks to its versatility and attacking threat; the better the team, the more threatening the formation is when going forwards. It is widely used by elite teams such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and even international …
There’s no such thing in soccer as a foregone conclusion; a team of underdogs, well drilled and following a plan, can and often do beat teams of superior strength. A group that can hold to a formation and restricts a stronger opponent starts to grow in confidence as the match progresses, and the stronger team …
Tactics and formations are incredibly important in the modern game. A team that has the advantage of attacking threat, possession, and defensive solidity is often in a better position than the opponent. While some formations are suited to counter-attacking, and others are often a gung-ho attempt at a last-gasp equalizer, teams need to find a …
Counter-attacking is a key part of a soccer match; it can be used to score a quick goal against the run of play or as a main tactical setup that exploits your opponent’s defensive weaknesses. There are many different formations that you can use to give your side the best chance of being a successful …
7v7 Soccer is one of the most popular forms of the games, especially in the realms of youth Soccer. Whilst there are fewer formations than in 11-a-side Soccer, there is still a wide range that teams can utilize. Today we’ll be taking a look at just 5 of these formations and deciding which ones are …
Tactics, you either love them or hate them, but they can make or break your club.In every bar after a game, in every schoolyard, and in every office, you will hear soccer fans raging about their teams’ insistence on using the wrong tactics. Everyone loves to see their team playing free-flowing soccer, but for those …
With soccer being the most-watched sport on the planet, there is an ever-increasing demand for world-class teams to entertain week in, week out. Because of this need, it is hardly surprising to see the emergence of attacking formations becoming widespread throughout the game. Here are the 7 best attacking formations in soccer. 7. 4-2-3-1 With …
In 2004, famed soccer giant Jose Mourinho, then coach of Chelsea Football Club, accused his opponent, Tottenham Hotspur, of bringing the bus and leaving it in front of the goal. This phrasing, which apparently is common in Portugal, quickly spread through the world soccer lexicon, and thus, parking the bus was born. But what does …
Tiki-Taka is the most popular tactic in soccer among soccer fans. It requires a lot of skillful players to make it work, but when it’s working for a team, it’s one of the most effective tactics ever. What is Tiki-Taka? Tiki-Taka is a style of soccer that utilized short and quick passes, with the goal …