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Free online courseFootball Tactics and Fundamentals

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 35 minutes

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Discover the key tactics and positions in modern football with Football Tactics and Fundamentals by Tifo Football. Perfect for fans & future coaches!

In this free course, learn about

  • Attacking Roles and Creative Specialists
  • Pressing, Defensive Styles and Historical Systems
  • Wide Play, Number 10s and Space Interpreters
  • Classic Formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-4-3
  • Back-Three Systems and Defensive Structures
  • Advanced Defensive Concepts and Build-Up Play

Course Description

Delve into an enriching journey through the complexities of football tactics with the comprehensive online course, Football Tactics and Fundamentals by Tifo Football. This course provides a detailed exploration of various pivotal aspects that define the modern game.

Grasp the intricacies of the False Nine role and uncover how it influences attacking play. Learn about the deep-lying playmaker, known as the Regista, and the strategic mindset involved in their positioning. Discover the modern evolution of goalkeeping with the Sweeper Keeper, a role that has redefined defensive and offensive strategies. The concept of Gegenpressing and its impact on modern football is thoroughly examined, providing insights into high-pressure team tactics.

Explore historical and contemporary tactical approaches such as the Catenaccio system and the High Defensive Line. Understand how the back four formation led to the decline of traditional wingers. The roles of the Enganche and the Trequartista, pivotal in connecting midfield and attack, are demystified for tactical enthusiasts. Enter the realm of the Raumdeuter, a tactical innovation that has influenced many top teams around the world.

Gain insights into various formations with guides on 4-4-2, 4-3-3, and 3-4-3. Discover the strategies behind Antonio Conte's famous back-three formations and the reasons numerous teams adopt this approach. The debate between Zonal vs Man Marking is thoroughly explained, providing the foundational knowledge to understand varied defensive styles. Furthermore, delve into Rest Defence and its strategic importance in dictating the flow of the game.

Understand why teams favor playing out from the back and how this style affects the tempo and control during play. Learn about the evolving role of goal kicks in modern football and how these have changed traditional approaches.

This course is a must for anyone eager to understand the dynamic world of football tactics, making it an excellent resource for both avid fans and aspiring coaches.

Course content

  • Video class: What is a False Nine? 05m
  • Exercise: What tactical advantage does a false 9 primarily seek by dropping between the lines?
  • Video class: What is a Regista? 05m
  • Exercise: Regista Fundamentals: Optimal Tactical Environment
  • Video class: What is a Sweeper Keeper? 05m
  • Exercise: Role of a Sweeper-Keeper in Modern Tactics
  • Video class: What is Gegenpressing? 03m
  • Exercise: What is the primary objective of Gegenpressing?
  • Video class: Catenaccio explained 03m
  • Exercise: Which element best defines classic catenaccio
  • Video class: The High Defensive Line 03m
  • Exercise: Why can a high defensive line be effective, and what is essential for making it work?
  • Video class: How The Back Four Killed The Traditional Winger 02m
  • Exercise: Why did traditional wingers begin to drop deeper after the rise of back four systems?
  • Video class: Enganche, Trequartista 05m
  • Exercise: How did opponents commonly neutralize a narrow 4-3-1-2 built around a classic 10
  • Video class: What is a Raumdeuter? 04m
  • Exercise: Which option best defines the Raumdeuter role in attacking play
  • Video class: A Guide to 4-4-2 06m
  • Exercise: What is a primary defensive strength of the classic 4-4-2 formation?
  • Video class: Tifo's Guide to 4-3-3 05m
  • Exercise: Defensive positioning of wingers in a 4-3-3 high block
  • Video class: Tifo's Guide to 3-4-3 06m
  • Exercise: In a 3-4-3 system which in-possession shape provides the balanced base behind the front five
  • Video class: Antonio Conte 05m
  • Exercise: How a 3-4-2-1 with wingbacks creates overloads while staying secure
  • Video class: Why teams play with a back-three 04m
  • Exercise: Why do underdog teams often choose a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3?
  • Video class: Zonal vs Man Marking 06m
  • Exercise: Identify a key vulnerability of man marking on corner kicks
  • Video class: Tactics Explained: Zonal 05m
  • Exercise: Identifying Position-Orientated Zonal Marking
  • Video class: What actually is Rest Defence? 04m
  • Exercise: What best defines rest defence in football tactics?
  • Video class: Why do teams play out from the back? 04m
  • Exercise: In a 4-3-3, what shape often emerges in the first build-up phase to open vertical passing lanes?
  • Video class: How Goal Kicks Are Changing Football 05m
  • Exercise: Goal-kick law change and its tactical purpose

This free course includes:

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