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Tactics
1. Contents
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1.1. Introduction
An introduction to creating tactics.
1.2. Tactical Theory
An analysis of tactical theory, including:
- Overview
- Tactical Objectives
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Use of Space
- Tactical Dynamics
- Playing Positions
- Playing Methods
- Attacking Methods
- Defensive Methods
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Player Types
- Player Abilities
- Attacking Method Suitability
- Defensive Method Suitability
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Playing Systems
- Formations
- Goalkeeper Roles
- Central Defender Roles
- Central Midfielder Roles
- Wide Player Roles
- Striker Roles
- System Fluidity
- Secondary Playing Systems
- Playing Styles
- Player Behaviour
- Tactical Balance
- Tactical Organisation
1.3. Assessing Your Team
How to evaluate your players so that you can create a suitable tactic.
1.4. Choosing a Tactical Style
1.5. Tactical Instructions
An analysis of the tactical instructions that you can use to create your tactic, including:
1.6. Creating a Tactical System
1.7. Creating a Tactical Style
- Overview
- Attacking Football
- Wide Play Football
- Long Ball Football
- Possession Football
- Counter Attacking Football
1.8. Choosing a Formation
How to fit your players into a tactical framework.
1.9. Team Instructions
An explanation of Mentality, Team Shape and Specific Team Instructions to help you to create a suitable Tactical Style.
1.10. 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.
1.11. Set Pieces
How to prepare set pieces effectively to give your team an extra advantage.
1.12. Appointing a Captain
A complete list of points to consider when choosing your team's leader.
