Reposted by False PivotMartin Rafelt @martinrafelt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Argentina is one of the most interesting teams I ever watched. Very unique flair, great activity, confidence and game competence. They handle so many situations differently than any other team and still it makes so much sense. They're difficult to put into words, but I'll try: 1132
Reposted by False PivotJesse Davis @jessejdavis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026In the last chapter of her PhD thesis Lotte Bransen looked at penalty kicks. Several interesting things emerged. A simulation study indicated slightly higher save percentage if the goalkeeper did not always align directly in the center of the goal. 1/5 1146
Reposted by False PivotTobias Escher @taktikfuchs123.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Endlich bin ich wieder zu einem Tagebuch-Eintrag gekommen. Kurze Analysen zu den beiden Halbfinals findet ihr hier: www.laptoptrainer.de/2026/07/16/w... (ganz ohne Paywall)laptoptrainer.deTag 34: Analysen der WM-Halbfinals | LaptoptrainerDas WM-Tagebuch nach den Halbfinals: Tuchel trägt mit seinen (fehlenden) Wechseln zu Englands Niederlage bei. Frankreich chancenlos gegen Spanien. Die Analyse. 0284
Reposted by False PivotWes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Anglo media just completely blinkered and unable to see Argentina’s agency. England got the shit kicked out of them by a superior team with a superior plan and they were helpless. 6637
Reposted by False PivotJohn Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 16/07/2026Still can't believe Argentina were able to overcome the western European understanding of geometry 31116
Reposted by False PivotJon Mackenzie @jonmackenzie.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Some news: I've written a book about how football has evolved over the last fifteen years or so. It's called The Spectre of Pep: How Guardiola haunts modern football tactics. It's out in August and you can pre-order it right now from this link: geni.us/TheSpectreOf... 1414929
Reposted by False PivotFalse Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Das deutsche Nationalteam hat ihr WM-Qualifikationsspiel gegen Österreich souverän mit 5:1 gewonnen. Wie ein kluges 4-2-4-Blocking zu diesem Erfolg beigetragen hat, erfahrt ihr in meinem neusten Artikel auf Spielverlagerung.spielverlagerung.de » 4 Beobachtungen zum Spiel des deutschen Nationalteams gegen Österreich – AB 042
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Das deutsche Nationalteam hat ihr WM-Qualifikationsspiel gegen Österreich souverän mit 5:1 gewonnen. Wie ein kluges 4-2-4-Blocking zu diesem Erfolg beigetragen hat, erfahrt ihr in meinem neusten Artikel auf Spielverlagerung.spielverlagerung.de » 4 Beobachtungen zum Spiel des deutschen Nationalteams gegen Österreich – AB 042
Reposted by False PivotMartin Rafelt @martinrafelt.bsky.social · 13/04/2026There are two people who were involved in the Bundesliga goal-records of both Dortmund and Bayern by the way. 2141
Reposted by False PivotJon Mackenzie @jonmackenzie.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Did You Notice: my first DYN column is up on the website? This one is all about how Liam Rosenior's plan to keep Nico O'Reilly quiet worked... until it didn't... www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...nytimes.comDid You Notice: How Chelsea stopped Nico O'Reilly, and how Pep Guardiola responded 0214
Reposted by False PivotThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026How Pep Guardiola got Manchester City to open Liverpool up by playing backwards 🔎 @jonmackenzie.bsky.social 2304
Reposted by False PivotDeniz @denizguelr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025FC #Barcelona - Hansi #Flick vs Real Sociedad (4:0) - 02.03.2025: Aufbauspiel, Pärchenbildung im Zentrum von Olmo + Lewandowski und Gegenpressing 161
Reposted by False PivotDeniz @denizguelr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025#SSCNapoli - Antonio #Conte vs #InterMilan (1:1) - 01.03.2025: Aufbauspiel und das Nutzen der Wandspieler 👇 041
Reposted by False PivotDeniz @denizguelr.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Überladungen auf Ballseite, die kurze Abstände und somit schnelle Pässe schaffen + Schnittstellenbesetzung von Guerreiro und tororientierte Laufwege der Flügelspieler - Bayern vs Bochum (2:3) - 08.03.2025 #FCBayern #Kompany #FCBBOC 041
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 28/02/2025youtu.be/pJD0J4FonWk?...youtu.beLionel Messi ✶ No Dribbling, Give & Go ✶ Easily Beat Other TeamsYouTube video by Henrik Thunbo 020
Reposted by False Pivotmarkstatsbot @markstatsbot.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Bayern 3 : 0 Werder Bremen ▪ xG: 3.97 - 0.13 ▪ xThreat: 2.8 - 0.5 ▪ Possession: 74.5% - 25.5% ▪ Field Tilt: 94.0% - 6.0% ▪ Def Action Height: 54.0 - 35.8 141
Reposted by False PivotBorussiaXplained.de @borussiaxplained.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Zwei Videosequenzen aus dem Auswärtsspiel in #Stuttgart, die aufzeigen, wie #Borussia mit seinen Läufen Spielfelder überbrückt. Wie wichtig dafür #Ullrich und Passgeber, wie #Weigl, sind, erkennt man hier: 👇 [1/2] #DieFohlen #Seoane #BMG #VfBBMG 2123
Reposted by False PivotTactx @tactx.bsky.social · 01/02/2025We covered Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich, in and out of possession. Our collection includes a 20-minute video (including a talk-over) with 14 related practice videos and animations 071
Reposted by False PivotACHRAF @lamdarhriachraf.bsky.social · 28/01/20257000+ Words, a long read about Marco Silva's tactical approach with Fulham & how he manages to balance between playing phases. Dozens of clips, graphics, and stats highlighting Fulham playing system. lamdarhri.substack.com/p/marco-silv...lamdarhri.substack.comMarco Silva: Rebranding FulhamFulham Troubling Premier League Mammoths Thanks To Marco Silva playing Approach. Tactical Analysis. 042
Reposted by False Pivothtomufc.bsky.social @htomufc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025🚨 Could Andoni Iraola Be Europe’s Next Managerial Superstar? 🚨 — Iraola's Principles & Tactical Philosophy — The Most Fast Paced Team In The League — Modern Football Shifting Back To Directness — Less Positional Rigidity — Out of Possession Structure WATCH BELOW. OUT NOW🔗👇 2131
Reposted by False PivotMichael Cox @zonal-marking.bsky.social · 27/01/2025A look at how/why Gvardiol has become such a key attacking weapon for Man City - to the extent that Guardiola would rather risk debutant Khusanov at centre-back rather than move Gvardiol inside www.nytimes.com/athletic/608...nytimes.comJosko Gvardiol has become one of Manchester City’s most consistent attacking outletsIn a way, it's a damning indictment of City's form that a converted centre-back often offers their biggest goal threat… but he is 1264
Reposted by False PivotMarc Lamberts @lambertsmarc.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Quantifying Off-Ball Contributions in Football Using Network Analysis: The Off-Ball Impact Score (OBIS)buff.lyQuantifying Off-Ball Contributions in Football Using Network Analysis: The Off-Ball Impact Score…This might be my best and scariest project up to date. Scary because it can be full of flaws, but also best because I feel this will change… 041
Reposted by False PivotMark Carey @markcarey93.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Arne Slot recently said, "Deep runs are probably the most important thing in football.” I used SkillCorner data to look at the different styles of such runs in behind across the Premier League. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...nytimes.comWhy deep runs are “probably the most important thing in football”Runs beyond the defensive line are crucial to a team’s attacking potency in the Premier League — now we can measure their impact 1457
Reposted by False PivotNinad @ninadbarbadikar.bsky.social · 26/01/2025🆕ttx | Bournemouth's 5-0 win v Forest should come as little surprise to anyone who's followed the Cherries' progress under Andoni Iraola. In my latest piece for BBC Sport, I broke down how Iraola has made them so good with his structured chaos. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...bbc.comBournemouth under Iraola: Why have the Cherries been so good this season?With Bournemouth challenging for a top-four place in the Premier League this season, BBC Sport analyses how the Cherries are doing it. 0185
Reposted by False PivotMiguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Exclusive interview with Andoni Iraola: the almost reluctant coach driving the post-Guardiola world - giving his players the freedom to attack - his plans when he plays wealthy teams - how football changes faster than ever - Basque influence - his own aims www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...independent.co.ukAndoni Iraola: The reluctant coach leading a post-Pep tactical revolutionIn an exclusive interview with The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney, the Bournemouth manager opens up on giving players freedom, his laidback persona and how to beat the Premier Leag... 716422
Reposted by False PivotMartin Rafelt @martinrafelt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Tomorrow we start our Academy-seminar about "Spielgeist", which you may call the Spielverlagerung-football-philosophy. It means "playing/game spirit", but it's not just about being playful and explorative. It's about seeing the game of football as a GAME. Here are three examples: 1175
Reposted by False PivotBorussiaXplained.de @borussiaxplained.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Sind live! Kommt rein! www.youtube.com/live/YKU_i-Q...youtube.comYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world 0104
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024As the year is coming to an end: What are the most interesting tactical trends of 2024? And what is to come in 2025? 220
Reposted by False PivotJon Mackenzie @jonmackenzie.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Here's my short video essay on the perils involved for an elite side to employ the services of Andoni Iraola... youtube.com/shorts/wtFRJ... ttxyoutube.comCould Andoni Iraola Be The Next Elite Manager? | #Premierleague #soccerYouTube video by The Athletic FC 2485
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024This is a very interesting conversation between two brilliant people. www.ultimouomo.com/posizione-re...ultimouomo.comPosizione o relazione? – Ultimo UomoIntervista ad Antonio Gagliardi per uscire con le idee più chiare da questo dibattito tattico. 130
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 20/12/2024I think many coaches are too proud and change way too much when they arrive at a new club. Ideally you keep the things that are working and change only the things where you expect you can really make a difference. 010
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Ich habe für das 16. Türchen vom Spielverlagerung Adventskalender über das Dribbelspiel vom FC Girona geschrieben. Ich freue mich sehr über jegliches Feedback! spielverlagerung.de/2024/12/16/t...spielverlagerung.deTürchen 16: Wie der FC Girona durch sein Dribbelspiel seinen Offensivspiel aufwertetDer FC Girona hat in der vergangenen Saison für Aufsehen gesorgt. Mit mutigem und kreativem Offensivfußball gelang dem Team der überraschende Einzug in die Champions League. Während häufig das kleinrä... 282
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 13/12/2024numerical superiority, positional superiority, qualitative superiority and socio-affective superiority aren’t categories of the same order. To truly understand them you have to understand their relationships / hierarchy. 020
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Small distances allow you to pass to a marked player, big distances force you to find the free man. 050
Reposted by False PivotAndrew D Wilson @adw.bsky.social · 13/12/2024How I’m writing up studies from here on out 37416
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 09/12/2024It‘s great to see more teams (Inter, Girona, Arsenal, Real Madrid) using longer horizontal and progressive dismarking movements. 182
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Unbelievable work! The level of detail should serve as an example for everyone writing about football publicly. 030
Reposted by False PivotBilly Carpenter @billycarpy.bsky.social · 07/12/2024🔥 This week's Arsenal long-read is up. Observations, stats, and diagrams on: the Inswinger Era, Saka's levels, Jorginho's anticipation, Ødegaard's movement, Rice's legs, why that first half felt static, Saliba!, Raya's distribution, and a lot more. 6,000+ words, just for you:billycarpenter.substack.comIt's JoverThe Inswinger Era, Saka's levels, Jorginho's anticipation, Ødegaard's movement, Rice's legs, why that first half felt static, Saliba!, Raya's distribution, and a lot more 210219
False Pivot @falsepivot.bsky.social · 09/12/2024It‘s incredible how good the public tactical analysis around Arsenal is. They have @billycarpy.bsky.social @that-gooner.bsky.social and @potshot.bsky.social. 081
Reposted by False PivotMark @markupton.life · 09/12/2024"When research is your leisure activity, you’ll end up making connections between your existing interests & new ideas or topics. You can go deeper into a narrow topic, & end up learning about the big topics: gender, culture, economics, nationalism, colonialism" www.personalcanon.com/p/research-a...personalcanon.comresearch as leisure activitymy favorite form of entertainment is downloading PDFs ✦ plus favorite Fluxus artists and early programs 121
Reposted by False Pivotmoritzkossmann.bsky.social @moritzkossmann.bsky.social · 03/12/2024In this weeks iDiskiTimes article I had the great pleasure to interview the one and only Tim Rieke. Tim shares thoughts on current and future attacking trends as well as reccomendations for the coaching of this topic. Really highly recommend 🙌 031
Reposted by False PivotMartin Rafelt @martinrafelt.bsky.social · 02/12/2024As usual when it comes to very extreme streaks of good/bad results, ManCity's crisis is the result of a multitude of factors. Thread about what I think are the main issues for City: 1. Fitness & Rodri 2. (Increasingly) Strong opponents 3. Lack of sharpness in possession 4. Unlucky finishing streak 2173