The Coaches Zone

29/08/2026

This drill develops players’ ability to switch the ball quickly and accurately from one side of the penalty area to the other, encouraging good ball circulation and creating space in wide areas. Players work on maintaining possession with crisp passing, focusing on moving the ball from side to side outside the box to manipulate defensive shape and open passing lanes.

The final pass is a penetrative through ball played into a winger on the opposite side, who immediately delivers a first-time cut-back cross into the half space. Attackers time their runs to exploit this space and receive the cut-back for an unopposed finish inside the box. This practice sharpens the timing and ex*****on of attacking runs and crossing, improving the ability to create and finish goal-scoring chances from wide positions.

29/08/2026

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest ⚽️

Breaking down the positional set-up, player movements and rotations from today’s game, all mapped out on the X-Planner COIL. 📝

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28/08/2026

⚽️ Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City

Formation and set-up from the game, drawn on the X-Planner.

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28/08/2026

⚽️👇 Activity Instructions

This is a 1v0 to 4v4 practice from thecoacheszone.com drill library. This attacking drill progresses through multiple phases, gradually increasing in complexity and intensity. The drill starts with a simple 1v0 situation and builds up to a fully balanced 4v4 scenario. The goal of this practice is to help players work on attacking combinations, decision-making, and exploiting numerical advantages.

The progression from 1v0 to 4v4 helps players develop their skills in different attacking situations, from finishing in isolation to working with teammates in more congested areas. The drill emphasizes quick transitions, intelligent movement off the ball, and effective use of overloads to break down defenders.

28/08/2026

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🚨 OUR OPEN BETA IS NOW LIVE!

If you signed up for beta access, check your emails now for your download link.

🍎 MacOS capacity is now FULL
🪟 Windows access is still OPEN

The Open Beta will run from 28th August to 1st September, giving you the chance to test The Tactics App before launch.

Found an issue or have an idea? Please send feedback through the Feedback Form inside the app. Every bit of feedback helps us improve the final release.

Enjoy testing! ⚽️💻

The Tactics App Team

27/08/2026

⚽️👇 Activity Instructions

This is a progress overload rondo from thecoacheszone.com drill library. This 3-grid rondo focuses on encouraging players to switch play effectively by utilizing the free player. In either of the end grids, the possession team will have a 3v1 advantage, while in the narrow central grid, they will play with a 2v1 overload. The aim is to create quick, dynamic play by using the space and the free player to maintain possession and shift the ball efficiently between the grids.

26/08/2026

⚽️👇 Activity Instructions

This is a Y-shaped passing pattern from thecoacheszone.com drill library. This practice is designed to activate players through clean combination play and structured movement. Players begin at the base of the Y, making a sharp pass into one of the wide arms, where short combinations are played to simulate midfield passing movement and third-man runs.

Rather than recycling the ball back to the start, the final player in the sequence plays a firm pass into a mini goal. They then jog or sprint back to the base, collect a new ball, and the sequence repeats. This continuous cycle develops rhythm, accuracy, and end-product focus within the warm-up phase.