APFC SOCCER TIPS
Tips from APFC
SOCCER CONCEPTS
ATTACK OR ATTRACT
ATTACK OR ATTRACT?
— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) February 21, 2023
Identifying the game's situations to understand WHEN to ATTACK or WHEN to ATTACK is crucial for controlling the game's rhythm.
Coach, if you want to help the players, you must follow the following:
WHAT + WHO + WHERE + WHEN + WHAT FOR pic.twitter.com/Y2fjEeil6L
WHY IS AN OUT-TO-IN WALL PASS SO DANGEROUS?
WHY IS AN OUT-TO-IN WALL PASS SO DANGEROUS?
If the inverted winger faces through the inside space of the FB, he can pass in & run in behind.
Commonly the defenders are turning FOLLOWING the ball, losing the player reference, & allowing the winger's movement. pic.twitter.com/qaSBEBMNh8— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 27, 2023
IS THE RONDO REALISTIC? 🤔
IS THE RONDO REALISTIC? 🤔
The Rondo could be realistic or not realistic; it always depends on the purpose of your Rondo.
If the purpose is to control the rhythm of the game & attract the opposing team to find a free player. It is REAL.
PS: De Zerbi is doing De Zerbi's things pic.twitter.com/xMSdpUWCH7— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 17, 2023
THE KEY SPACES
THE KEY SPACES
The weak half-space is the crucial space to face the backline.
If the possessor attacks this space, he forces the defenders to narrow the gap & give space and time for the winger. pic.twitter.com/NJfxGpAScJ— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 6, 2023
NUMBER 6 ROLE
NUMBER 6 ROLE:
Control of the space between CMs & STs is the key to managing the game's rhythm.
This space allows you to:
- Switching the field when the attacking team overloads the flanks.
- Having the positional advantage to prevent the counterattack pic.twitter.com/BSiTd0dsbF— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) December 15, 2022
CORNER TO CORNER
One of the most dangerous crosses that exist is those coming from half-space.
An excellent reference for the crosser is:
The ball goes from the CORNER TO the CORNER pic.twitter.com/ZT5qWqXwSK— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 29, 2022
SWITCH FIELDS
The SWITCH FIELDS is one of the most underrated concepts.
In front of low blocks, attacking the back of the opposing FB forces the backline to drop inside the box & allows the arrival of 1st & 2nd line players. pic.twitter.com/toIKqMVWny— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 27, 2022
BODY PROFILE
Coaching tip #1 about BODY PROFILE:
It would be best if you positioned yourself to see the BALL and the opponent's GOAL pic.twitter.com/v04jgeWpEg— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 11, 2022
Backline concepts
ATTRACT DEFENDERS
The ball has incredible power to ATTRACT defenders.
It is crucial to PERCEIVE the attackers and prioritize the space at the BACK rather than the space in FRONT.
The LAST defender defends the LAST attacker.
The LAST defender does not press the SECOND-TO-LAST attacker. pic.twitter.com/BX1QJJGy9S— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) November 23, 2022
BREAKING MYTHS
BREAKING MYTHS:
"The defender must be facing the player he is defending & doesn't lose the ball reference."
The body profile must be oriented to the gap being threatened.
Even if we lose sight of the ball, we keep a positional advantage to defend the deep or intercept the ball. pic.twitter.com/LfPgwZ1nd9— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) November 22, 2022
DOUBLE RONDO: 3vs1 + 5vs3
DOUBLE RONDO: 3vs1 + 5vs3
We want to present one of the Rondos we shared the other day.
The Double Transition Rondo 3vs1+5vs3.
It's a very dynamic drill to start your training sessions.
Why will you use it?
Let us know in the comments! 👇 pic.twitter.com/HgHEjM9i3b— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) February 15, 2023
BREAK the BALANCE of the BACKLINE & defend the space BETWEEN the LINES
One of the best situations to BREAK the BALANCE of the BACKLINE & defend the space BETWEEN the LINES is:
- When the ball travels to a player with no close players to play with, he/she is forced to keep the ball. pic.twitter.com/k6N9nKY5Jb— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 22, 2022
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?
In our new BACKLINE course, we discover 4 Individual Defensive Foundations.
The Lateral Body Profile is one of them; applying it allows you to:
- Be profiled to run & defend the space behind
- Be able to run forward to intercept the ball pic.twitter.com/hyhSTREwV8— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 19, 2022
BACKLINE TO STEP UP or STEP BACK
💡 The capacity of our BACKLINE to STEP UP or STEP BACK is crucial to compact our team.
🔴 Cover ball = STEP UP
🟢 Open ball = STEP BACK pic.twitter.com/3Fx85jnd7v— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 16, 2022
LESS SPACE to defend + INTENSE PRESSING = SUCCES
The PRESSING will always be much more SUCCESSFUL if our striker GUIDES and TRAPS the opposing team to one side.
LESS SPACE to defend + INTENSE PRESSING = SUCCES pic.twitter.com/ZbwS6Y8m3r— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) September 22, 2022
How to coach
RONDOS WITH PURPOSE
RONDOS WITH PURPOSE
An effective Rondo must have a purpose, competition & reward for the defenders.
3 Rondos | 2-3vs1 + 4vs2
3vs1 Rules:
4 passes = switch defender
Defender's interception = Go at the top
4vs2 Rules:
Defenders must recover & score pic.twitter.com/CMG4pfTavk— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) February 6, 2023
DRILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUILD UP
3 DRILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUILD UP:
In this 3 minutes thread, you will discover an evolution of 3 SSP to improve your build up in your training sessions.
PS: If you arrive at the end, you will discover a surprise pic.twitter.com/SoAkQePSXA— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 25, 2023
6 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RONDO
6 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RONDO:
Nowadays, some coaches use the Rondo as a recreational game.
This thread will give you 6 tips to improve your Rondo.
Are you ready to improve your Rondos in 6 minutes?
Let's start! 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/lLEzoviipl— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 20, 2023
POSITIONAL GAME 4VS4+2 ON 3 ZONES
POSITIONAL GAME 4VS4+2 ON 3 ZONES
2 essential principles of the Positional Play style are position and possession.
Find the best position to have an intentional possession.
Which concepts can appear in this drill? pic.twitter.com/ooP4dQFUAw— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 2, 2023
THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE STYLE; IT IS HOW WE IMPLEMENT IT
THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE STYLE; IT IS HOW WE IMPLEMENT IT.
🧵Thread to talk about Spain's problems facing a low block:
1) Threatening to Pin
2) Run in behind. When and how?
3) Inside the first. Intentions
4) The talent. The risk pic.twitter.com/aW0H1ThoVH— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) December 8, 2022
The objective of the Positional Game
The objective of the Positional Game is not to possess the ball; it is to move the ball from one position to the final position.
The ball is moved, not the player. The player must find a good position.
The ball determines the speed of the game. pic.twitter.com/Q6YwfAQifI— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) November 4, 2022
create an ideal ENVIRONMENT for players to play
At an EARLY STAGE, it is more EFFICIENT to create an ideal ENVIRONMENT for players to play, rather than to IMPOSE them to do what they must do.
We present PACMAN; it is essential to PERCEIVE the free spaces, the rivals, and how to take advantage of the forbidden zones. pic.twitter.com/K97x2z9FcK— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 5, 2022
ANALYSIS
THE HAALAND EFFECT
THE HAALAND EFFECT
Haaland is showing 2 principles that benefit his teammates:
1) Every time a player receives facing forward, he runs in behind. Consequently, he opens space for his teammates.
2) With pressure, he helps as a target man, benefiting the 2nd line penetrations. pic.twitter.com/QSkoOhy8wu— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) January 4, 2023
strategy against teams with 10+1 players inside the box
Manchester City was the set-piece's top scorer in the season 2021/2022 in the Premier League.
The principles of their strategy against teams with 10+1 players inside the box:
- Occupy the front of the box, with inverted players in the half-spaces for cross or shot.
Read more👇 pic.twitter.com/GRT4UDwWjO— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) December 11, 2022
MANCHESTER CITY LAST THIRD PATTERN
MANCHESTER CITY LAST THIRD PATTERN:
· KDB stays in the half-space + runs in behind.
· KDB on the right side performs an excellent forward cross.
· Striker or winger attacks the 2nd post area.
The cross must go on the ground without tall strikers (before Haaland). pic.twitter.com/D5SL195qFu— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) December 5, 2022
ATTACK AGAINST A LOW BLOCK
ATTACK AGAINST A LOW BLOCK:
3 Manchester City's strategies to attack against a LOW BLOCK:
1) RUN IN BEHIND from the half-space
2) 1vs1 outside to push deep the defense and open the space in FRONT OF THE BOX
3) After threatening outside, SWITCH FIELDS on the weak side pic.twitter.com/U9HXQQw9T2— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) December 6, 2022
Short at the beginning to attract & fast at the end to attack.
Brighton is doing De Zerbi things.
— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 31, 2022
Short at the beginning to attract & fast at the end to attack. pic.twitter.com/FjErcSnu4r
Dominate the central channel with 3 players
💡 KEY POINT of Manchester City against low block
🎯 Dominate the central channel with 3 players; this allows:
- Protect the clearance & prevent counter-attacking
- Switch fields
- Create a numerical advantage
- Finish actions against deep defenses pic.twitter.com/IQrNEAHvGy— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 15, 2022
create an ideal ENVIRONMENT for players to play
At an EARLY STAGE, it is more EFFICIENT to create an ideal ENVIRONMENT for players to play, rather than to IMPOSE them to do what they must do.
We present PACMAN; it is essential to PERCEIVE the free spaces, the rivals, and how to take advantage of the forbidden zones. pic.twitter.com/K97x2z9FcK— APFCourses (@ApfcSoccer) October 5, 2022
