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The Future Game 2012+

The Future Game 2012+

Monday, 21 March 2011 22:19

Within just the past decade the game has evolved without question. Professional team keep possession for longer periods, with longer passing sequences. The completion rate of passing is higher. Counter attacking is more influencial in tactics. More goals are scored from central areas of the field. Teams are able to control game tempo more effectively. In additional several equipment changes (balls, boots, etc) and playing services have also evolved.

Where does this take us next and how do we develop tactics given these trends?

Trends within the modern game

Below we discuss some of the more significant trends in modern professional football.

Central Area Penetration

There has been a significant trend in an increased number of goals being scored from central areas of the field. A 2009 UEFA technical report stated "Approximately one third of open play goals came from central area penetration.” In Euro 2000, 50% of all the goals scored by France were created from this central area.

Game Speed (Time on the ball)

Across professional leagues the average ball contact time was appox 2.7 secs. The number of touches in possession was 2.1. An increase in one touch passing and more goals being generated from limited touch football.

How to beat the defensive block

The below numbers shown the trends in how teams are able to break through a defensive block:

Getting Free “In The Hole” 39%

Crosses 35%

Solo Play 34%

Central Through Passes 27%

1 Touch Passes 27%

1-2 Combination Play 25%

Long Passes 25%

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Trends within the modern game

Central Area Penetration

Game Speed (Time on the ball)

How to beat the defensive block

Positional Changes

Soccer Drills - Small Sided Games!

Over 23 SSG's for you to use in team practice

Speed, Agility, Quickness & Strength

Speed, Agility, Quickness & Strength Drills

Finishing Football Drills

Finishing football drills and practices.

Defending Functional Drills

Team Defending drills and sessions.

6 Ball Game (Aerobic)

Getting Flank Players into the Attack (C…

Exploiting 1vs1 Wing Scenarios (Arsenal)

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Fitness Ladder (Aerobic)

Advanced Finishing Stations (Napoli)

Defending Principles of Play

Attacking Principles of Play

Coach Forward Supporting Runs

Prevent Forward Play (11vs11)

Coach Defending Direct Play

Defending Crosses

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Trends within the modern game

Central Area Penetration

Game Speed (Time on the ball)

How to beat the defensive block

Positional Changes

Over 23 SSG's for you to use in team practice

Speed, Agility, Quickness & Strength Drills

Finishing football drills and practices.

Team Defending drills and sessions.

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