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Nick Smoothy
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Football Writing & Coaching | UEFA B Candidate | @FA, @ThePFSA & @APFAnalysis Qualifications in Talent ID & Technical + Opposition Scouting
Aug 17 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Example of Ipswich Town switching between a High Block to High Press vs Liverpool🎦

Key Aspects:
- High Block aimed to deny central progression
- FOR & MID lines w/ dual responsibilities
- Once High Press triggered, switched to player orientated

🎦 inspired by 19:44 - 20:15 seq On 1st watch...

IPS OOP approach helped disrupt LIV 1H build-up/control + create positive moments

Although, the (accepted) risk of allowing Salah 1v1 was quickly identified & nearly exploited

Interesting roles for OH & ML (IPS). Intention to have OH central on transition?
Jan 19, 2023 • 16 tweets • 8 min read
Another (belated) tactical thread from the weekend, this time #SLBenfica vs #SportingCP in #LigaPortugal

A tactical story of high press vs build up, with lots of action in between ⚽️✍️

Read below 👇

#Benfica #SLB #Sporting #SCP #RogerSchmidt #RubenAmorim #footballtactics Image The 1st half was a tale of BEN high press vs SPO trying to play out, with both teams finding success.

BEN high press had a slight variation depending on whether SPO were trying to play out via their right-hand side (RHS) or left-hand side (LHS) - with exceptions to the rules too