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The Best 1v1 Skills in Football: What 30 Pro Games of Data Reveal
A data-backed breakdown of the 1v1 skills top players actually use, drawn from analysis of 30 professional matches across Europe.
Football Periodisation Explained: A Practical Guide for Youth and Grassroots Coaches
A practical guide to planning a football season in blocks, built for coaches without a professional staff behind them.
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The Defensive Midfielder in Possession: Show, Slide, Sink, Step On
A tactical breakdown of the defensive midfielder in possession: four decision-making actions, Show, Slide, Sink, and Step On, coaches can use to build the role.
How To Coach The 4-3-3: From Training Sessions To Match Day
A practical guide to coaching the 4-3-3, covering training structure, weekly themes, and how to adapt with limited practice time.
Football Player Development: The 3-Stage Coach Framework
Football player development works best in stages. Learn the Tactx pathway: Master the Ball, Master the Pressure, Master the Play.
Best Formations For Youth Teams
Learn the best formations for youth soccer teams, from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2. Improve player development, teamwork, and match performance.
Best Football Drills for 9 to 12 Year-Olds: A Foundation Phase Guide
Six Foundation Phase football drills for players aged 9 to 12, progressing from ball mastery and through to competitive small-sided games.
Rondo Football Drills: Setup, Variations & Coaching Tips
Master rondo football drills using the Tactx principles of Scan, Support, and Supply to improve possession and decision-making.
How Erling Haaland Scores Goals: 4 Finishing Actions Coaches Can Train
Discover 4 Erling Haaland-inspired football finishing drills to improve shooting, movement, composure, and goal-scoring for players.
How To Beat Man-To-Man Press In Football - Tactical Guide
Watch a detailed football breakdown on how to beat man-to-man pressing, including positioning, movement, passing patterns, and tactics.
The Modern Number 10 in Football: Skills, Tactics & Coaching Guide
A coaching guide to the modern Number 10 in football. Key skills, tactical principles, and finishing actions.
6 Small-Sided Games to Develop Dribbling Under Pressure: A Coaching Guide
Boost your dribbling skills with 6 powerful small-sided games designed to improve ball control, agility, and in-game confidence fast.
Top 6 Football Pressing Drills To Dominate The Pitch
Learn what pressing in football really means, the key triggers, coaching points, and six practices to train collective pressing at any level.
Dribbling Drills to Beat Pressure: A Football Coaching Guide
Discover the best 6 football dribbling drills to improve ball control, speed, agility, and confidence on the field with proven techniques.
Counter Pressing: The Gegenpressing System Your Players Can Actually Learn
What gegenpressing actually is, how it differs from a high press, and how to coach it using Tactx's Reduce, Recover, Regroup framework.
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