Shaping the Game series
2021-10-13
The Shaping the Game series of TacticalPad videos and session activities is based on the UEFA C coursework presented by the Scottish FA offered through
Using video with training sessions
2021-10-06
There are a lot of great options for capturing and analyzing game video. Veo Camera and HUDL are a couple of choices. Capturing training session
9 days in Twitter purgatory
2021-10-02
From Sep 23 2021 to Oct 1 2021, the @205_Sports account was blocked by Twitter due a tweet allegedly containing “privately produced/distributed intimate media of
Finishing activity using a passing pattern
2021-09-23
Introduction In previous articles, we introduced the 205 passing platform – a structure which can be used as the basis for developing passing patterns that
9v9 2-5-1 defending, middle third
2021-07-22
In previous articles in this series (1 2 3 4 5 6), we introduced the 9v9 format and a game model, with a focus on
Introduction to a passing pattern framework
2021-07-12
Is there a value in utilizing passing patterns in practice sessions? Our answer is “yes” – by providing a framework and developing the relationship between
9v9 2-5-1 in possession, middle third
2021-05-27
In previous articles of this series (1 2 3 4 5), we introduced the 9v9 format and discussed a game model in the defending third
Overview of 205 game template
2021-04-19
Introduction In a previous article, we introduced the 205 practice plan template. The template uses an Excel spreadsheet to break down the components of a
Overview of 205 practice plan template
2021-04-04
An introduction to warm-ups – slide presentation
2021-03-24
These slides are part of a presentation for UC Premier on the topic of warm-ups. The slides are not meant to be exhaustive – only
9v9 2-5-1 in possession, defending third – part 2
2021-03-19
In part 2 of this article, we go into details of our 9v9 Game Model when we are in possession in our defending third. Details