1.1. Introduction

An introduction to creating tactics.

1.2. Tactical Theory

An analysis of tactical theory, including:

• Overview
• Tactical Objectives
  • Attacking Objectives
  • Defensive Objectives
• Use of Space
  • Tactical Dynamics
  • Playing Positions
  • Playing Methods
  • Attacking Methods
  • Defensive Methods
• Playing Systems
  • Tactical Roles
  • Tactical Structures
  • Positional Responsibilities
  • System Fluidity
  • Playing System Balance
    • Positional Structures
    • Attacking Structures
    • Mentality Systems
    • Responsibility Distribution
    • Role Categories
  • Tactical Organisation
  • Player Behaviour
• Playing Styles
  • Core Styles
  • Playing Style Balance
  • Attacking Styles
  • Defensive Styles
  • Common Playing Styles
• Phases of Play

1.3. System Fluidity

How to apply system fluidity to your team's playing system using the Team Shape team instructions, along with details of other appropriate types of team and player instruction to use with each type of system fluidity.

1.4. Playing Styles

How to create a suitable playing style for your team using team and player instructions.

1.5. Assessing Your Team

How to evaluate your players so that you can create a suitable tactic.

1.6. Choosing a Tactical Style

1.7. Tactical Instructions

An analysis of the tactical instructions that you can use to create your tactic, including:

• Overview
• Team Instructions
• Player Instructions

1.8. Creating a Tactical System

1.9. Creating a Tactical Style

• Overview
• Attacking Football
• Wide Play Football
• Long Ball Football
• Possession Football
• Counter Attacking Football

1.10. Choosing a Formation

How to fit your players into a tactical framework.

1.11. Team Instructions

An explanation of Mentality, Team Shape and Specific Team Instructions to help you to create a suitable Tactical Style.

1.12. Player Instructions

How to refine your tactical style using appropriate Roles and Duties for your Goalkeeper, Central Defenders, Central Midfielders, Wide Players and Strikers, how to make use of Playmaker & Target Man roles and how to gain extra control over your players using Specific Player Instructions.

1.13. Set Pieces

How to prepare set pieces effectively to give your team an extra advantage.

1.14. Appointing a Captain

A complete list of points to consider when choosing your team's leader.