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Strategy

When Controlling Space Wins Matches

Every coach knows the feeling: your team’s formation looks solid, but somehow the opponent always finds room to play between the lines. They seem to “breathe” the game differently—shifting, anticipating, creating passing lanes where none should exist. What’s happening isn’t luck. It’s geometry. A groundbreaking study from researchers at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Space and […]

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Strategy

Play Your Way to Perfect Passing

Picture this: you’re coaching a group of eager 9-year-olds. They love the game—but every time they try to pass, the ball skids off target or gets intercepted. You run the standard cone drills, but they start to lose focus. One kid starts dribbling off to the corner. Another is tying his shoes. Sound familiar? A […]

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Analytics

Why Short, Sharp Possessions Win Games

Here’s a scenario every coach knows too well: your team dominates possession, passes the ball endlessly around the back, controls the tempo… and still loses. Frustrating, right? Well, it turns out science backs up your frustration. A groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Psychology dug into 2,324 ball possessions from UEFA Euro 2020 and uncovered […]

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Development

How Science Can Enhance Short-Passing Skills

A new systematic review, utilizing the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT), has provided a deep dive into how various factors can improve or impede short-passing abilities. This comprehensive analysis is a game-changer for coaches and players aiming to refine their game strategies and enhance player development. Understanding the Science of Short Passing Short passing is […]

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