Nasos Alaiskas
@coachalaiskas.bsky.social
Uefa B licensed coach ex 2008
Grassroot and semi-professional continued #coaching seasons.
Grassroot and semi-professional continued #coaching seasons.
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Hugo Ekitike latches on to a poor pass back and rounds the St Pauli goalkeeper, with an open goal beckoning. But the French striker smacks the ball off the post. Clearly didn't want to upstage Omar Marmoush on his big day.
January 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hugo Ekitike latches on to a poor pass back and rounds the St Pauli goalkeeper, with an open goal beckoning. But the French striker smacks the ball off the post. Clearly didn't want to upstage Omar Marmoush on his big day.
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Think of a flock of birds moving in perfect harmony. Each bird reacts to its neighbors, creating a mesmerizing, flowing pattern.
December 11, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Think of a flock of birds moving in perfect harmony. Each bird reacts to its neighbors, creating a mesmerizing, flowing pattern.
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Football is full of interactions
Every pass, tackle, and movement impacts the game. It's not just about individual brilliance; it's how players interact within a system
That's where Positional Play comes in
It's not just a tactic; it's a philosophy rooted in Systems Theory
Every pass, tackle, and movement impacts the game. It's not just about individual brilliance; it's how players interact within a system
That's where Positional Play comes in
It's not just a tactic; it's a philosophy rooted in Systems Theory
December 11, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Football is full of interactions
Every pass, tackle, and movement impacts the game. It's not just about individual brilliance; it's how players interact within a system
That's where Positional Play comes in
It's not just a tactic; it's a philosophy rooted in Systems Theory
Every pass, tackle, and movement impacts the game. It's not just about individual brilliance; it's how players interact within a system
That's where Positional Play comes in
It's not just a tactic; it's a philosophy rooted in Systems Theory
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Understanding Football Through Systems Thinking: Positional Play Decoded
THREAD TO UNDERSTAND POSITIONAL PLAY BEYOND THE CLICHÉS 🧵👇
THREAD TO UNDERSTAND POSITIONAL PLAY BEYOND THE CLICHÉS 🧵👇
December 11, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Understanding Football Through Systems Thinking: Positional Play Decoded
THREAD TO UNDERSTAND POSITIONAL PLAY BEYOND THE CLICHÉS 🧵👇
THREAD TO UNDERSTAND POSITIONAL PLAY BEYOND THE CLICHÉS 🧵👇
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Big issue vs FUL was the lack of supporting fullbacks.
We were getting Saka isolated plenty but #5 at RB meant he often had to take on Robinson with no direct support, which also made Ø redundant because he was having to make passive replacement runs that removed him as a combiner around the box.
We were getting Saka isolated plenty but #5 at RB meant he often had to take on Robinson with no direct support, which also made Ø redundant because he was having to make passive replacement runs that removed him as a combiner around the box.
December 9, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Big issue vs FUL was the lack of supporting fullbacks.
We were getting Saka isolated plenty but #5 at RB meant he often had to take on Robinson with no direct support, which also made Ø redundant because he was having to make passive replacement runs that removed him as a combiner around the box.
We were getting Saka isolated plenty but #5 at RB meant he often had to take on Robinson with no direct support, which also made Ø redundant because he was having to make passive replacement runs that removed him as a combiner around the box.
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The Spurs defensive structure yesterday.
Wide crossing position
Palmer, on the ball and on his left foot.
Look at the structure in the box.
Wide crossing position
Palmer, on the ball and on his left foot.
Look at the structure in the box.
December 9, 2024 at 8:11 AM
The Spurs defensive structure yesterday.
Wide crossing position
Palmer, on the ball and on his left foot.
Look at the structure in the box.
Wide crossing position
Palmer, on the ball and on his left foot.
Look at the structure in the box.
What exactly happened to #Tottenham?
December 8, 2024 at 8:20 PM
What exactly happened to #Tottenham?
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ttx - Fulham kept Arsenal at bay during this first half (1 shot and just 0.18xG from open play)
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
December 8, 2024 at 3:01 PM
ttx - Fulham kept Arsenal at bay during this first half (1 shot and just 0.18xG from open play)
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
5-4-1 midblock: Close passing lanes to Ode and Saka by congesting the LHS, and force the Gunners to go to the left.
Timber's absence from RB is affecting AFC's dynamics too.
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Why do teams build with the 3-1-6 as opposed to the 3-2-5?
It's usually done against teams who play two centre midfield players.
City doing it against Palace (3-4-3) with Gundo and KDB as the 1-1.
It's usually done against teams who play two centre midfield players.
City doing it against Palace (3-4-3) with Gundo and KDB as the 1-1.
December 7, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Why do teams build with the 3-1-6 as opposed to the 3-2-5?
It's usually done against teams who play two centre midfield players.
City doing it against Palace (3-4-3) with Gundo and KDB as the 1-1.
It's usually done against teams who play two centre midfield players.
City doing it against Palace (3-4-3) with Gundo and KDB as the 1-1.
Nottingham Forest attempts to block the center of the pitch against Manchester United's box midfield with a 4-2-4 formation, with the wingers pressing from the outside. De Ligt is mostly left as a free man, and can find the dropping Hojlund or Fernandes for 3rd man combinations.
December 7, 2024 at 9:27 PM
To create a successful long term process, Amorim might need to consider a switch from the 3-4-3 formation. Currently, at least on one side, width is provided by a fullback, who makes it harder to create a qualitative advantage in 1v1 situations.
December 7, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Youth ⚽️ players it’s a big world out there, just because you’re the best in your team doesn’t mean you’re the best in your local area. Just because you’re the best in your local area doesn’t mean you’re the best in the country you live in.
Always look to keep improving every day!
Always look to keep improving every day!
December 6, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Youth ⚽️ players it’s a big world out there, just because you’re the best in your team doesn’t mean you’re the best in your local area. Just because you’re the best in your local area doesn’t mean you’re the best in the country you live in.
Always look to keep improving every day!
Always look to keep improving every day!
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Ruben Amorim is building on the same principles this Manchester United squad is used to but with more structured approach.
Same Up, back and through pattern we consistently saw under ETH but with more players committed to build-up and with clear positional discipline.
#ARSMUN #MUFC #GGMU
Same Up, back and through pattern we consistently saw under ETH but with more players committed to build-up and with clear positional discipline.
#ARSMUN #MUFC #GGMU
December 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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📝Last season, Tottenham finished with the third-highest xG conceded from set plays with 15.21, just below Burnley and United.
They’re also third this season with 5.38xG conceded, just behind Southampton and Leicester.
But apparently, Ange doesn’t need a set-pieces coach.
#Spurs #BOUTOT
They’re also third this season with 5.38xG conceded, just behind Southampton and Leicester.
But apparently, Ange doesn’t need a set-pieces coach.
#Spurs #BOUTOT
December 5, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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Even though the move feels like it's died down at this point, we're always one step ahead of them. MU are slow but also lulled into a false sense of security.
Ø at 'RB' again is the cue for #5 to move back into midfield, which creates an easy wall pass into him in the pinned flank area.
Ø at 'RB' again is the cue for #5 to move back into midfield, which creates an easy wall pass into him in the pinned flank area.
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Even though the move feels like it's died down at this point, we're always one step ahead of them. MU are slow but also lulled into a false sense of security.
Ø at 'RB' again is the cue for #5 to move back into midfield, which creates an easy wall pass into him in the pinned flank area.
Ø at 'RB' again is the cue for #5 to move back into midfield, which creates an easy wall pass into him in the pinned flank area.
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In the moments after, consistent short exchanges invites pressure that disorganises MU's shape (Bruno-Garnacho needing to switch roles but latter not complying).
No fakes in this instance but the passing is still short and very straightforward with easy access into the overload in each line.
No fakes in this instance but the passing is still short and very straightforward with easy access into the overload in each line.
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
In the moments after, consistent short exchanges invites pressure that disorganises MU's shape (Bruno-Garnacho needing to switch roles but latter not complying).
No fakes in this instance but the passing is still short and very straightforward with easy access into the overload in each line.
No fakes in this instance but the passing is still short and very straightforward with easy access into the overload in each line.
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Again, incredibly composed and well-intended mini fakes to find the right, easy-to-access spare man.
The more negative the initial false target the better because the shaping to pass & movement to receive is purely to get Utd to jump, which attackers will be susceptible to doing high up the pitch.
The more negative the initial false target the better because the shaping to pass & movement to receive is purely to get Utd to jump, which attackers will be susceptible to doing high up the pitch.
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Again, incredibly composed and well-intended mini fakes to find the right, easy-to-access spare man.
The more negative the initial false target the better because the shaping to pass & movement to receive is purely to get Utd to jump, which attackers will be susceptible to doing high up the pitch.
The more negative the initial false target the better because the shaping to pass & movement to receive is purely to get Utd to jump, which attackers will be susceptible to doing high up the pitch.
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From here, ideally Zinchenko would be able to feed the ball across and through the lines to transition the ball into Saka.
Access wasn't always quite so straightforward but there were other usable approaches, like this diagonal attempt, supported by players in superior 2nd ball positions to Utd's.
Access wasn't always quite so straightforward but there were other usable approaches, like this diagonal attempt, supported by players in superior 2nd ball positions to Utd's.
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
From here, ideally Zinchenko would be able to feed the ball across and through the lines to transition the ball into Saka.
Access wasn't always quite so straightforward but there were other usable approaches, like this diagonal attempt, supported by players in superior 2nd ball positions to Utd's.
Access wasn't always quite so straightforward but there were other usable approaches, like this diagonal attempt, supported by players in superior 2nd ball positions to Utd's.
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Wanted to break down a couple of clips from the Utd game, looking at our flooding of their press and our much more patient approach to left-to-right progression into Saka 🧵
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Wanted to break down a couple of clips from the Utd game, looking at our flooding of their press and our much more patient approach to left-to-right progression into Saka 🧵
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Are Chelsea title contenders this season?
Are Chelsea title contenders this season?
YouTube video by Stefan Bienkowski
youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Are Chelsea title contenders this season?
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🚀 Recently ran a session on breaking lines to play forward ⚽️.
Focused on the 3 methods: through, around, and over. Watch the highlights here:
youtube.com/shorts/c-CKM...
Love helping players bring these principles to life! #FootballCoaching #BreakingLines
#FootballDevelopment
#Training
Focused on the 3 methods: through, around, and over. Watch the highlights here:
youtube.com/shorts/c-CKM...
Love helping players bring these principles to life! #FootballCoaching #BreakingLines
#FootballDevelopment
#Training
UEFA A licence. General principle based session - breaking lines
YouTube video by Andrew Hopper-Davies
youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM
🚀 Recently ran a session on breaking lines to play forward ⚽️.
Focused on the 3 methods: through, around, and over. Watch the highlights here:
youtube.com/shorts/c-CKM...
Love helping players bring these principles to life! #FootballCoaching #BreakingLines
#FootballDevelopment
#Training
Focused on the 3 methods: through, around, and over. Watch the highlights here:
youtube.com/shorts/c-CKM...
Love helping players bring these principles to life! #FootballCoaching #BreakingLines
#FootballDevelopment
#Training
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Declan Rice’s surgically precise and consistent delivery from the left-side into the six-yard for Arsenal, paired with with the aerial prowess of his targets, Gabriel and Havertz, makes this world football’s most reproducible corner kick routine.
Declan Rice’s surgically precise and consistent delivery from the left-side into the six-yard for Arsenal, paired with with the aerial prowess of his targets, Gabriel and Havertz, makes this world…
Declan Rice’s surgically precise and consistent delivery from the left-side into the six-yard for Arsenal, paired with with the aerial prowess of his targets, Gabriel and Havertz, makes this world football’s most reproducible corner kick routine.
tacticsjournal.com
April 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Declan Rice’s surgically precise and consistent delivery from the left-side into the six-yard for Arsenal, paired with with the aerial prowess of his targets, Gabriel and Havertz, makes this world football’s most reproducible corner kick routine.
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Arsenal dominated Manchester United out of possession with their hybrid (zonal -> man to man) press, while they were constantly able to create advantages in their own build up against United's passive 5-2-3 shape (4vs3 in the first line, 3vs2 in the second line).
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December 5, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Arsenal dominated Manchester United out of possession with their hybrid (zonal -> man to man) press, while they were constantly able to create advantages in their own build up against United's passive 5-2-3 shape (4vs3 in the first line, 3vs2 in the second line).
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