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"We will see fewer and fewer players with that self-confidence" - Lionel Scaloni on Robotic Footballers, Analysis, and Youth Development
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's World Cup winning coach, bemoaned the state of analysis within the game and the negative impact on players, including our youth.
His criticism is fair, but not because analysis lacks value. Rather, the issue is with the application of analysis. Copy and paste, which is the norm in this global state of the game, misses the point.
So what is the point? Find out here.
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Interactions of attackers that lead to goals - 2023 Advent Calendar Series
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In this tactical analysis, the topic concerns the interactions of attackers that lead to goals. Since scoring is the most difficult aspect of the game, analyzing and developing a clear understanding of the most effective attacking principles allows teams to improve their shot creation with the personnel available on the wage bill. The full analysis examines five tactical interactions that top clubs use to create more effective attacking moves. This post focuses on the last two, using the half space and vacating key areas.
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Training runs behind the backline in a three-forward system - 2023 Advent Calendar Series
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In this training article, I’ll start with a tactical analysis of the benefits of running in behind the defense. From there, we’ll look at different exercises for training these runs and some of the coaching points you’ll have to address. This is the first of two pieces on the topic. At present, we’ll break down runs in behind the defence within a single or three forward system. For the sake of simplicity, I will refer to three forwards systems in this article, though most single forward tactics will incorporate high, wide wingers who fill the function of wide forwards, leading to a degree of equivalence. -
Merci, Zidane - Lessons in Culture from the Real Madrid Legend
Zinedine Zidane has left Real Madrid, citing issues with the culture surrounding the club. My inaugural blog post on Scott Martin Media is a reflection on his Letter to the Fans, the culture he hoped to create at Real Madrid, and personal lessons from Zizou's time at the club.
