Defending
How a Midfield Line Closes Space and Supports Attacks
Learn how a midfield line closes passing lanes and supports the first pass after a recovery, making defensive shifts…
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All reads
Read football through the movement: how teams form their shape, use roles, attack space and respond when the ball changes hands.
Player Roles
Winger or Inverted Winger: Two Routes from the Flank
Winger or inverted winger: learn to distinguish their movement, foot preference and attacking lanes by tracking where…
Player Roles
The Full-Back’s Changing Place in Football
Understand the full-back role in football by spotting when a defender overlaps, moves inside or holds position, and…
Defending
Reading a High Defensive Line Beyond Its Risk
Learn to read a high defensive line by tracking pressure, runs, and goalkeeper positioning, so you can judge when the…
Transitions
A Match-Watching Notebook for Tracking Transitions
A match-watching notebook for tracking transitions helps you capture turnovers clearly, separate visible actions from…