Football Tactics

In this MSC Breakdown, we go inside three attacking exercises used by top-level coaches, designed to reflect the real demands of the game. Each practice is built around clear visual references, using multiple pictures to show both opposed and unopposed moments, positional structure, and player movement. The focus is on creating realistic attacking situations while maintaining high tempo and repetition. These are not static drills. Every exercise is designed to connect directly to the game, helping players recognize pictures, make decisions, and execute under pressure. You will see how top coaches balance structure with freedom, detail with flow, and complexity with clarity. If you are looking to improve your attacking training and move away from unrealistic practices, this breakdown gives you three clear ideas you can take straight onto the field. Subscribe for more MSC Breakdown videos every week. #ModernSoccerCoach #SoccerCoaching #FootballTraining #PlayerDevelopment #coachingeducation #SoccerCoaching #soccerdrills #FootballCoaching #BuildUpPlay #SessionDesign #ModernSoccerCoach #EliteCoaching #TacticalTraining #FootballTactics #CoachingEducation #SoccerSession #TrainingDesign #PositionalPlay #garycurneen #modernsoccercoach #freedrills #GameModel #CoachingPhilosophy #CoachDevelopment #SoccerAnalysis #FootballAnalysis #HighPerformanceCoaching #PlayerDevelopment #EliteTraining #SoccerCoachLife #AcademyCoaching #PressResistance #BuildUpPatterns #TacticalPrinciples #CoachingTheGame #FootballDevelopment #SoccerTactics #11v11 #ModernGame

Most teams don’t lose possession… they lose control after it. In this video, Gary Curneen break down one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts in modern football: rest defense. If your team is getting countered, conceding in transition, or struggling to control games despite having the ball, this is likely the missing piece. Using real game examples, we’ll show you the key mistakes coaches make, why teams get exposed, and how top teams stay balanced while attacking. More importantly, we’ll give you simple principles you can apply immediately on the training pitch. If you want your team to attack with purpose AND stay protected, this is essential. If you enjoy this video and want full session plans like this every week, check out MSC Insider below. #SoccerCoaching #FootballCoaching #BuildUpPlay #SessionDesign #ModernSoccerCoach #EliteCoaching #TacticalTraining #FootballTactics #CoachingEducation #SoccerSession #TrainingDesign #PositionalPlay #garycurneen #modernsoccercoach #freedrills #GameModel #CoachingPhilosophy #CoachDevelopment #SoccerAnalysis #FootballAnalysis #HighPerformanceCoaching #PlayerDevelopment #EliteTraining #SoccerCoachLife #AcademyCoaching #PressResistance #BuildUpPatterns #TacticalPrinciples #CoachingTheGame #FootballDevelopment #SoccerTactics #11v11 #ModernGame

Check out Zone14 and get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. What is happening to positional play in the modern game? In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen sits down again with Bernat Mosquera to explore how football is evolving beyond rigid structures and fixed positions. We dive into the shift from “playing the game model” to playing what is actually happening in front of you. The rise of generalists. The importance of specialists. The impact of man-marking. The changing nature of space. And why rhythm and tempo may be the next tactical frontier. Bernat challenges a lot of current thinking. Are we overvaluing structure? Are we missing the emotional side of the game? Are small-space habits limiting our players? And what does training need to look like if we want dynamic, adaptable footballers? If you’re a coach thinking deeply about positional play, identity, and how to develop players for the realities of modern football, this is one you won’t want to miss. If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. It helps us reach more coaches around the world. This episode is brought to you by Zone 14 Coaching — a company built by coaches, for coaches. Their Next Gen Journals for coaches and players help you plan with intention, reflect with clarity, and track development across the entire season. Grounded in neuroscience and designed for real coaching life, they’re a powerful tool for building accountability and learning habits in your environment. You can get $5 off your order at Zone14Coaching.com using the code ModernSoccer5. If you’re outfitting an entire team or club, check the contact details below and connect directly with them. Thanks for your continued support of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast. #ModernSoccerCoach #PositionalPlay #FootballTactics #SoccerCoaching #garycurneen #bernatmosquera #youtubepodcast #soccerpodcast #coachpodcast #tacticspodcast #youtube #GameModel #TacticalAnalysis #EliteCoaching #SoccerDevelopment #FootballCoaches #CoachingEducation #TacticalThinking #SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #YouthDevelopment #HighPerformance #CoachingPhilosophy #PlayerDevelopment #FootballTraining #SoccerTactics #Pressing #BuildUpPlay #TempoInFootball #FootballIdentity #GamePrinciples #CoachLife #SoccerAnalysis #FootballEducation #CoachingCommunity #ModernGame #FootballCulture

In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday (although it's Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday this week!!!). This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Tom Craine reviewing a Chester City legend in an episode first broadcast on 3rd December 2018. --- Back in the studio this week is Quickly Kevin regular Tom Craine as we take a look at Terry Smith's failed spell at Chester City in the late 90s. Deploying such tactics as 'regular 442 rules', appointing "three captains" and passing on half time advice such as "they keep putting it in the hole"; Terry (an American who came to the English football league via the NFL) had been accused of not knowing much about football. We took to a Chester City documentary to discover the truth. There's also an update on Man Utd's away hotel room pairings and an amazing new Eddie McGoldrick chant. Twitter: @quicklykevin Facebook: quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: hello@quicklykevin For your chance to win an exclusive 'Graham Says: Hit Les' Quickly Kevin mug leave us a 90's Football based 'Review Haiku' on iTunes!! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Luke and Andy wave Tottenham and Man United into the Europa League final with a simple question: does the fact that one of these basket cases will qualify for the Champions League make a mockery of the Europa League? And what needs to be done to address the imbalance in the Conference League? Elsewhere, we explore the unique reasons behind players becoming club legends and after a certain humdinger earlier this week, we try to work out the ingredients for a perfect game of football. Plus, could Nottingham Forest’s unique brand of football suit them in a potential European campaign? Our live tour is happening THIS WEEK! Get your tickets now before it's too late: https://footballramblelive.com. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the secrets of being a brilliant centre forward? Who are the best strikers of all time? Will the traditional ‘Number 9’ come back into fashion? Gary and Alan, two of England’s greatest ever strikers, discuss the art of scoring lots and lots of goals. They also offer some advice to young players trying to make their way in the game now. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

n today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by Michael Cox - writer for The Athletic and author of both The Mixer and Zonal Marking. We’re taking a look back at the Euro 2000 final between world champions France and an unfancied Italy side. So unfancied, in fact, that Italian newspaper headlines read “Stay at home, Italy” on the eve of the tournament. But, after beating the Netherlands on penalties in the semi-finals, the Italians went up against a hugely talented France side featuring Zinedine Zidane at the peak of his powers. We discuss the buildup to the game, how football tactics were changing around the turn of the millennium and some unflustered coolness from Robert Pires. Fancy getting in touch? Email us at [email protected] or find us social media— just search 'Football Ramble Daily'. For more stories from the annals of football history, visit www.theblizzard.co.uk to explore their archives that contain over 700 articles of stories just like this one! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.