Hi everyone,

We’re putting the finishing touches to our Attacking Transition collections, with the remaining Retain practices coming soon. Here’s where each collection stands:

• Core Practices — complete. Technical, skill and game practices covering both the Risk and Retain models, with options for 4–20 players.

• Risk Practices — complete. 20 practices to help you coach quick counter-attacks after winning possession, suitable for all levels.

• Retain Practices — nearing completion. 14 practices are already in the library, with the final additions being prepared to help you coach keeping possession after winning the ball.

Our 3v3 collection now has 16 practices, with more being added day by day.

There’s no tactical analysis this week, as we’re in London for a couple of meetings focused on improving the Tactx platform.

We’ve also had an exciting opportunity away from the training ground. David was invited by Manchester City to film with Iliman Ndiaye and goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, interviewing them about their journeys from non-league football to the Premier League. Keep an eye on Man City’s website for the finished feature.

Thanks for your continued support. We look forward to sharing the latest additions with you!

The Tactx Team

2v1 Practice 6 | Three v Three with Peter Prickett 

Practice 6 is live for subscribers. The 2v1 turns into a 2v2, adding a new layer of decision-making to the series.

This one can be tied directly to Practice 5 or run as a standalone session. Either way, it works.

Available for subscribers now 

2v1 Practice 6

2v1 Practice 5 | Three v Three with Peter Prickett 🧱

Practice 5 is live for subscribers. This one focuses on the 2v1 when dealing with side pressure.

Building on the previous sessions as the collection keeps growing.

Available for subscribers now 

2v1 Practice 4 | Three v Three with Peter Prickett 

Practice 4 is live for subscribers. A 1v1 into 2v1 with loads of touches throughout.

The practice builds on the decision-making from the earlier sessions, starting with the 1v1 before transitioning to the 2v1. Brilliant for players at any age.

Available for subscribers now 👇

2v1 Practice 4

Any questions, drop them below 

Three v Three with Peter Prickett | 2v1 Practices 2 & 3 

Two new 2v1 practices are live for subscribers, and these are brilliant for young players.

The focus is on decision-making, knowing when to stay on the ball, and the angles players can create in those situations. Loads of touches, simple concepts, and a huge impact on how players read and respond to the game.

Available for subscribers now 👇

2v1 Practice 2
2v1 Practice 3

Three v Three | Two v One Practice Now Live 

Something a little different with this one, and a real-life example to go with it.

At the weekend, I worked through this with my son and his centre-back partner. My son plays right back at 13 years old, and we looked at how he and his right centre-back could play out from the back and specifically play around when pressed.

Newcastle, the team he played against,  used a wide press with their left winger closing down the right centre-back, and through the two-v-one situation, my son was able to get out every single time. A simple visual, but it came directly from playing around technical practice 1.

These two v one practices are brilliant for developing the correct angles to play forward once players receive in those situations. Check out the playing-around practices and then the two-v-one, and you will see exactly how one feeds into the other.

David

Two v One Practice
Playing Around Technical Practice 1

Attacking Transitions: When to Risk and When to Retain

We think you will hear a lot more about quick attacking transitions in the coming weeks, particularly in the Premier League with managers like Xabi Alonso now in the mix.

In Arsenal's game yesterday, we saw signs of their approach developing too. Alongside retaining possession after a regain, there was a real willingness to risk the ball and attack at speed.

Both approaches have advantages and disadvantages. Attacking quickly can exploit an opponent before they recover, but it increases the risk of losing possession. Retaining the ball allows you to establish control, but can give the opposition time to reorganise. The best teams and coaches know when to do which, and that decision can be coached.

We have two collections that explore exactly this.

Risk the Ball

Our attacking transition collection looks at how to coach quick transitions after regaining possession, building from technical practices through to full sessions. If you want your players attacking at speed and understanding when to go, this is where to start.

Risk the Ball Collection

Retain the Ball

Fourteen practices and growing, focused on what players should do when retaining possession is the better decision after a regain. We will be building this into a full collection as we add more sessions.

Retain the Ball Practices

Risk or Retain: Decision Making

This is where it comes together. Ten full sessions, three practices in each, designed to help players recognise what the game demands when possession is regained and make better decisions in those moments.

Risk or Retain | Full Sessions

When your team wins the ball, do you encourage them to attack immediately or secure possession first? Drop your thoughts below 👊

Three v Three with Peter Prickett | Practice 10 🧱

Practice 10 is live for subscribers. More on back pressure as your library of practices on the topic continues to build.

Same coaching points, fresh practice.

Available for subscribers now 👇

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/the-3v3-game-1v1-practice-10

New Practice: Three v Three with Peter Prickett | Practice 9 🧱

Practice 9 is live for subscribers.

A similar setup to practice 5, and that is intentional. Use these two practices in tandem to create familiarity with your players. The starting positions and service change the angles of pressure; this one focuses on back pressure.

Don't be afraid of using similar setups with different objectives. Familiarity is part of learning.

Available for subscribers now 👇

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/the-3v3-game-1v1-practice-9

Chelsea | Xabi Alonso | Recording Now Available 

The class is now up for subscribers.

We look at Alonso's Chelsea, the performance problems within the 3-4-3, and how it is creating transition problems for their opponents. We also look at how they may adapt for the game against Arsenal at the weekend.

Available for subscribers now 👇

https://tactxcoach.com/programs/chelsea-xabi-alonso-game-model