Thanks to everyone who joined the live stream today, and for your input and engagement throughout.
Has it changed your mind on the risk or retain strategy?
The recording is now live for everyone to view.
February 26
• Edited (Feb 26, 2026)
Talking Everything Football - Attacking Transitions
Defining the attacking transition strategies between risk and retain with examples and discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of both, and how to coach them.
Starts in 2 hours, 11am UK time
February 24
The 6th Michael Carrick Practice is now in the collection with the live video and animation.
Please feel free to ask any questions if you are unsure about the practice's setup or rules.
February 23
A 30-minute class on how to manipulate the 3-5-2 press as exemplified by Arsenal in the North London Derby.
Building with a +1
Keeping midfielders off the first build-up
Dropping full-backs onto the first line of the build-up
Side connections
Everyone can view the class at the link below.
February 23
• Edited (Feb 23, 2026)
The next Michael Carrick practices are live for subscribers as we take a look at 2v2 transitions.
February 23
Join us later today for a live stream as we analyse the North London Derby and how Arteta manipulated the 3-5-2 press of Tottenham.
February 20
More content is available for all subscribers in the Michael Carrick Training Methodology collection.
We will continue to add practices to this collection over the coming weeks.
February 17
For those who like to preregister early, we have set up next week's episode of Talking Everything Football.
We will cover the attacking transition models with the Tactx team, who are split on their preference. We will delve into the 'retain' and 'risk' models in more detail.
https://tactxcoach.com/programs/live-fz6uefqbr4y?category_id=273240
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February 17
Hi gents
Maybe a cheeky ask but is there anything around Lyon coming on the live stream on Thursdays?
No problems if not!
Thanks!
Ross
February 17
We have launched the Michael Carrick Training Methodology, which is available to all subscribers.
This collection will include over 100 live practices, each animated with a full setup, practice rules, and coaching points.
There are three practices in there to get you started, and we will continue adding to this collection over the coming weeks.