Phillip le Roux combines his passion for business and the beautiful game in his role as CEO of TFA, overseeing its operations and growth. His competitive nature led him to FPL, where he shares insights backed by data to help managers gain an edge.
Tactical Theory
Defending crosses is one of the most detailed tactical analysis topics, with numerous differences between different teams and coaches' ideas. The details of defending crosses begin with each defender's ability to either mark an attacker or cover a specific space. It differs from defending with either four
Tactical Theory
Not too long ago, Pep Guardiola said that football is no longer about the positional approach in the modern world. "It is about rhythm," he added before pointing to the likes of Brighton and Bournemouth, who he believes are currently playing this modern brand of football. By referring
Tactical Theory
Counter-attacking remains one of the most effective attacking strategies in modern football. By exploiting the moments immediately after regaining possession, teams can attack against an unbalanced defensive structure, create numerical advantages, and generate high-quality scoring opportunities with relatively few passes. While many coaches focus heavily on possession-based
Tactical Analysis
When advancing possession in football, the team mustn't pass the ball without a clear purpose. The popularity of 'tiki-taka' in recent years has given many people the impression that having high possession and passing statistics automatically denotes a top team, when this is often not
Tactical Theory
Dribbling has long been one of football’s most eye-catching actions, a burst of creativity capable of shifting momentum in an instant. This tactical analysis examines how dribbling serves as a strategic mechanism within various systems and styles of play, focusing on the roles of Rafael Leão at AC
Tactical Theory
In this tactical theory, we will focus on a training session that aims to create opportunities for players to work on attacking transition principles. We will encourage them to initially seek to break lines and play forward into players who have support. However, we will also encourage them to recognise