ATTACKING TACTICS
Great attacking football isn't random. Learn how players use space, movement, positioning and numerical advantages to move the ball forward and create chances.
Start LearningTHE FOUNDATION
Find, create and attack open space before the defense can close it.
Stretch defenders horizontally and create larger gaps between them.
Stretch the defense vertically with players positioned on different lines.
Use runs and rotations to move defenders and open passing lanes.
Create numerical advantages around the ball to make progression easier.
ATTACKING LESSONS
Learn how movement and positioning can create space for yourself and your teammates.
Understand how attacking teams stretch defensive structures in two directions.
Learn one of football's most useful attacking advantages and how to exploit it.
Learn how passes, carries and movement eliminate defensive lines.
Use a third player to bypass pressure and progress through defensive structures.
Understand how teams create free players and exploit the space behind pressure.
Learn how to attack compact teams defending close to their own goal.
Exploit disorganized defenses immediately after winning possession.
Understand how players exchange positions while maintaining attacking structure.
Manipulate defensive pressure to create an unmarked player elsewhere on the pitch.
Learn where attackers should move when the ball reaches wide areas near goal.
Learn how positioning and movement can force defenders to make difficult choices.