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Free online courseFundamentals of Football

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 53 minutes

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Master modern football tactics with extensive insights into high line strategies, build-up play, and more in Football Meta's free Fundamentals of Football course.

In this free course, learn about

  • Defensive Structures and High Pressing
  • Attacking Play and Pitch Zones
  • Marking Systems and Tactical Tips
  • Defensive Mastery and Advanced Metrics
  • Modern Ideologies and Role Specialization
  • Pressing Ideologies and Future of Football

Course Description

Explore the dynamic world of football with the Fundamentals of Football course by Football Meta. Tailored for enthusiasts and budding tacticians alike, this course delves deep into the modernist approach of the sport. Discover the importance of the high line in today's game and understand the intricacies of the high press, a pivotal counter to traditional build-up plays.

As you progress, you'll gain insights into build-up play strategies and learn why playing out from the back is increasingly favored. Explore a comprehensive guide to the eight ways of scoring a goal and get familiar with the layout of football pitch zones, from beginner to expert levels.

Analyze complex concepts like zonal vs man marking, understanding their evolution and advantages. Uncover tips that will elevate your tactical game and discover how expected goals (xG) have transformed shooting decisions.

In the realm of defense, you'll find the ultimate guide to defending, keeping up-to-date with new era football statistics. Learn why counter-attacks are often seen as overpowering and how relationism is influencing modern tactics.

Examine the role of automation in managerial strategies, and why every fullback position is employed uniquely. Dive into the effects of gegenpress on the game and understand the emerging tactics shaping the future of football.

Course content

  • Video class: Why The High Line is Crucial in The Modern Game | Football's High Line Explained 09m
  • Exercise: What is one advantage of playing a high defensive line in football?
  • Video class: The High Press Explained | The Best Counter to Build-Up | Gegenpressing Football Tactics Explained 10m
  • Exercise: What is a pressing trap in football tactics?
  • Video class: Build-Up Play Explained | Why Playing Out From the Back is the Best Tactic | Football Tactics 10m
  • Exercise: What is a key advantage of building from the back in football?
  • Video class: The 8 Ways of Scoring a Goal 08m
  • Exercise: What is the most direct way of creating a goal-scoring opportunity on the football pitch?
  • Video class: A Guide to Football Pitch Zones | Beginner to Expert Football Pitch Zones 08m
  • Exercise: How is a football pitch most comprehensively divided according to advanced tactical systems?
  • Video class: Football's Offside Rule Explained | The Present 07m
  • Exercise: What does the offside rule dictate regarding player positioning?
  • Video class: The Evolution of Zonal vs Man Marking | Zonal vs Man Marking Tactics Explained | Which is Better? 10m
  • Exercise: What is a key difference between man marking and zonal marking in football?
  • Video class: These Tactics Will Improve Your Game | Football Tactical Tips 10m
  • Exercise: What is the tactical advantage of indirect play in football?
  • Video class: How xG Killed the Long Shot 09m
  • Exercise: What is the primary factor that expected goals (XG) measures in football?
  • Video class: The Ultimate Guide to Defending 11m
  • Exercise: What is a primary advantage of zonal marking in football?
  • Video class: The New Era in Football Statistics 12m
  • Exercise: Which advanced football metric can help measure territorial dominance?
  • Video class: Why Counter Attacks Are Overpowered 10m
  • Exercise: Why are counter-attacks increasing in popularity in modern football?
  • Video class: How Relationism is Changing Football 11m
  • Exercise: What is the emerging football philosophy that emphasizes player relationships and freedom on the pitch?
  • Video class: Should Managers Automate Their Plays? 10m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of scripting in modern football?
  • Video class: Why is Every Fullback Used Differently? 11m
  • Exercise: What is the main tactical advantage of using an inverted fullback in modern football?
  • Video class: How the Gegenpress Changed Football 08m
  • Exercise: What is the core element of a counter press in football?
  • Video class: Why This New Tactic is Taking Over Football 12m
  • Exercise: What is the new football ideology focusing on?

This free course includes:

2 hours and 53 minutes of online video course

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