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Insight and analysis
Importance of the first goal in the female game
75% of teams that score the first goal, win the game. With football all about scoring and stopping goals,…
10 Feb 2022
10 Feb 2022
Insight and analysis
Counter Attacking: Linking the Data and Technical Breakdown
Counter Attacking: This blog looks at how we take data as starting point before using a definition to break…
7 Feb 2022
7 Feb 2022
Insight and analysis
Counter Attacking: Number scenarios on transition
Once possession has been won and a team are looking to spring a counter attack, we take a look at the number…
6 Jan 2022
6 Jan 2022
Insight and analysis
Euro 2020 review: attacking with a narrow front three
A key trend from Euro 2020 was teams playing with a narrow attacking front three. This article explores the…
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Insight and analysis
The importance of transition: FA Cup 2020/21 Counter attacking case study
69% of all possessions starting from transition players must constantly recognise when to attack quickly.…
21 Dec 2021
21 Dec 2021
Insight and analysis
Sven Botman: The man mountain in the Netherlands backline
At 6’4”, Botman already looks like a strong, dominant player in the Dutch backline. An imposing, physical…
6 Dec 2021
6 Dec 2021
Insight and analysis
Skilful players: Summer Olympics
The summer Olympics 2020 tournament was a great opportunity to watch some of the best female players in world…
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Insight and analysis
Centre backs intercepting in midfield areas
In this video FA Youth Coach Developer Ben Futcher talks us through a critical moment in the build up to England…
8 Nov 2021
8 Nov 2021
Insight and analysis
Centre backs stepping out to defend in midfield areas
In this blog, Dan Simpson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about the benefits and risks of centre backs…
3 Nov 2021
3 Nov 2021
Insight and analysis
Nicolo Rovella: The future of Italy’s midfield
In this blog, the FA’s game insight analyst, Katie Sorenson talks about Italy’s new gem in midfield and highlights…
15 Oct 2021
15 Oct 2021
Insight and analysis
Security behind the ball when in possession
In this blog, The FA’s games insight analyst, Dan Simpson and the FA’s youth coach developer, Joe Sargison…
8 Oct 2021
8 Oct 2021
Insight and analysis
Lukas Nmecha: U21 Euros top goal scorer
In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insight analyst and Paul Holder, The FA’s youth coach developer…
24 Sep 2021
24 Sep 2021
Insight and analysis
Nico Schlotterbeck: The heart of the German U21 defence
In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about a rising star, Nico Schlotterbeck…
14 Sep 2021
14 Sep 2021
Insight and analysis
Two player connections in wide areas
In this blog, Dan Simpson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about how two players can connect in wide areas…
9 Sep 2021
9 Sep 2021
Insight and analysis
Finishing in the Euros: Analysing crossing and what this means for working with younger players
In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and Mark Neville, The FA’s youth coach developer…
31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021
Insight and analysis
Finishing in the Euros: Analysing assists and their impact on working with younger players
In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and The FA’s youth coach developers Mark Kearney…
31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021
Insight and analysis
Being compact in central areas
In this blog, The FA’s games insight analyst, Dan Simpson and the FA’s youth coach developer, Chris Sulley…
31 Aug 2021
31 Aug 2021
Insight and analysis
Finishing in the Euros: How do different techniques impact working with younger players?
In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and The FA’s youth coach developers Mark Kearney…
27 Aug 2021
27 Aug 2021
Insight and analysis
Justin Kluivert: A key cog in Netherlands U21 success
In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insights analyst talks about Justin Kluivert’s journey and how…
26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
Insight and analysis
Finishing in the Euros: What do the tournament headlines and goal locations mean for working with younger…
In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and Mark Neville, The FA’s youth coach developer…
26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
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