World Cup 2026 lessons for youth coaches
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What FIFA's World Cup Data Actually Means for Your Youth Team

FIFA's Technical Study Group broke down a month of World Cup 2026 tracking data the day before the final. Six of their findings - on time-wasting, goalkeeper training, low blocks, pressing shape, speed vs. mileage, and team continuity - translate directly into what youth coaches should be doing differently this season.

Pep Guardiola, Build-Up Play, Pressing
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Football Tactics: Build-up Play in the Face of Pressing

Football Tactics: Build-up Play in the Face of Pressing: Information is key.

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1.9.2023
Mark Sampson
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Jürgen Klopp, Coaching
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Offensive Variability through the 4-3-3 System

The 4-3-3 system is played by many professional teams in the Champions League and international leagues. It is probably the most common playing system at the moment.

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1.9.2023
Mark Sampson
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Rondo, Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, Dortmund, BVB
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Top 5 training activities with Rondos

Rondo as a key element of training session planning

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1.9.2023
Mark Sampson
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Football, Soccer, Defending
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How to defend in football? Behavior of the back four

Football formations and the importance of the back four. We analyse the back four for you.

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1.9.2023
Mark Sampson
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