13
October
Offside explained: from basic rule to VAR semi-automated calls
No other law of football generates as many arguments in living rooms, pubs and stadium concourses as offside. It is simultaneously the game’s most…
Tactics & Rules
16
September
From sideline to centre circle: the path to becoming a certified football referee
Every weekend, thousands of matches kick off without a hitch because someone in the middle has spent hours studying the Laws of the Game,…
24
June
Football Symphony: How the Conductor-Coach Orchestrates the Game on the Field
In the grand theater of football, the coach stands as the maestro, guiding his players through the intricate dance of strategy and skill. Much…
03
June
Football counterattack: basic player positions and techniques
The football counter-attack is one of the most spectacular and effective strategies in football, based on a quick transition from defence to attack. A…
29
October
How to correctly receive top passes in football
Taking overhead passes (high balls) in football requires good co-ordination, ball control skills and a high level of skill. Here are some tips on…
29
October
Footballers positions: everything a real fan needs to know
Football is a team game, and each player on the pitch fulfils certain roles and functions, depending on their position. Here are the main…
29
October
What is the point of the pass to the third player?
A pass to a third player is a tactic in football where a player does not pass the ball to his direct team-mate (the…