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Massimo Lucchesi has compiled a comprehensive overview of one of the most widely used collective defensive tactics in modern soccer: PRESSING. Minimising the space and time available to an opponent in possession is the goal of the pressing game and if successful will undoubtedly lead to counterattack opportunities and more goals! This book will explain the tactical concepts of pressing and offer a number of exercises to work on the pressing game in both the attacking and defensive zones.
This book examines match strategies for creating goal scoring opportunities out of the following systems of play: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, 4-3-1-2, 4-5-1. For each system, the author discusses the strategy, tactics, system and schemes of play as well as the technical, tactical and physical characteristics of the players who use the system. Several situational attacking schemes are also presented using clear diagrams and detailed descriptions.
Adjusting your game plan to counter the tactics and abilities of your opponent is crucial in todays ultra-competitive world of soccer. This book underlines the importance of defensive organisation to not only stop the opponent but to be able to be in a position to counterattack upon regaining possession and offers tactical solutions to counteract your opponents system of play. Systems covered include: 4-4-2; 4-3-3; 3-5-2; 3-4-1-2; 3-4-3. Also includes a discussion of the offsides rule and the pros and cons of using it as a tactical strategy.
This book covers both the attack and defense phases in these popular modern zone formations. Lucchesi starts with a discussion of the characteristics of the players at each position and builds into a comprehensive tactical overview complete with build-up options and attacking schemes in the attack and marking responsibilities and zonal movement in defense. Also includes schemes for countering specific formations.
This book is a comprehensive resource for coaching the 4-3-3 formation at all levels. The level of detail will help you emulate how top coaches, such as Pep Guardiola, Maurizio Sarri and Jürgen Klopp use the 4-3-3 to great success. It will enable you to see all the solutions, in order to optimise your team's tactical awareness and performance.
A detailed tactical overview and analysis of the popular 4-3-3 system of play. This book is your guide to implementing the 4-3-3, from selecting your players through coaching and teaching every phase of play. Main topics include tactical principles, attacking schemes, transition and counterattack, and build up and finishing. Also includes several game situation exercises to reinforce these concepts.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the terms, principles & strategies of modern soccer & the roles of all players in both the defensive & offensive phases.In his discussion of offense, the author addresses the role of the player with the ball & his various options as well as the players without the ball & their necessary supporting movements. Defensively, the role of the player defending the man in possession is analyzed as well as the organization of the defenders not marking the ball. The concepts of depth, penetration & encompassing movements on offense & forcing, covering & marking on defense are explained & clearly diagrammed. This is a valuable coaching reference for both new & experienced coaches. :
A comprehensive look at modern zone formations through the eyes of the author and ten high level professional Italian coaches. Arrigo Sacchi (Milan, Italian National Team), Marcello Lippi (Napoli, Inter, Juventus), Walter Novellino (Venezia, Napoli, Piacenza), Carlo Ancelotti (Parma, Juventus) and Renzo Ulivieri (Parma) are among the impressive list of contributors to this valuable coaching reference. Formations covered: 4:4:2 3:4:2:1 4:3:3 3:4:1:2 4:3:1:2 3:3:4 4:2:3:1 3:4:3
Adjusting your game plan to counter the tactics and abilities of your opponent is crucial in todays ultra-competitive world of soccer. This book underlines the importance of defensive organisation to not only stop the opponent but to be able to be in a position to counterattack upon regaining possession and offers tactical solutions to counteract your opponents system of play. Systems covered include: 4-4-2; 4-3-3; 3-5-2; 3-4-1-2; 3-4-3. Also includes a discussion of the offsides rule and the pros and cons of using it as a tactical strategy.
This collaborative project, led by top Italian soccer coaching tactician and writer Massimo Lucchesi, offers a complete and insightful analysis of the world's most popular playing system. Every aspect of the 4-4-2 is covered, including the characteristics of the players, defensive tactics, attacking schemes, training exercises and adjustments to counter the opponent's system.