How Football Actually Works

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The game of football can be divided, split, and broken down into many elements. But as a team, there are certain passages of play you will always encounter.
In this video, we will explain the 10 categories of phases of play; In-possession, out of possession, transitions, and set-pieces.
Explained by Eric Laurie. Illustrated by Philippe Fenner.
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@barnsey_4173 2 жыл бұрын

Next episode: What sport do Manchester United actually play

@grantkassan6561 2 жыл бұрын

fair question

@aarush130 2 жыл бұрын

Fake football

@sushrutgokhale3857 2 жыл бұрын

business management

@godofdespair1314 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly some sort of vehicle sport? After all ole is at the wheel

@tesla5297 2 жыл бұрын

Fredball

@satriaeerlangga 2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the next episode: What is life

@Svalbaz 2 жыл бұрын

I can answer that. Pain, struggle, brief fleeting moments of happiness followed by long stretches of mind numbing mundanity and constant financial doping by oil clubs

@djgk53 2 жыл бұрын

Football. 5s video.

@OlieWoli 2 жыл бұрын

Surely before that it will be What is Love

@barnsey_4173 2 жыл бұрын

@@OlieWoli baby don’t hurt me

@patrickrabey4498 2 жыл бұрын

@@Svalbaz Alex Stewart, its you! Hope you're good mate

@nakulmohod4923 2 жыл бұрын

Ole telling his coaching staff: WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!!

@mm5so24 2 жыл бұрын

I refuse to believe Ole shouts at anyone, about anything

@nakulmohod4923 2 жыл бұрын

@@mm5so24 consider it his excitement

@sejn195 2 жыл бұрын

@@mm5so24 Same, hes more of a silent 'Thats fantastik!1' person

@zdsrtgnzetmyet 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@nakulmohod4923 2 жыл бұрын

@@liamhemmings9039 I don't think Woodward would let him have a KZfaq premium account 😂😂

@mrseaweed1000 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this is the most complicated way of explaining a simple game, or the simplest way of explaining a complicated game… Either way, it’s fascinating. Top work

@aliali-ce3yf 2 жыл бұрын

could be both per The Phantom Tollbooth

@arish2611 2 жыл бұрын

this is not the simplest way, football is more complicated

@colouredIncognito 2 жыл бұрын

It's the basic way to explaining the basics?

@lekkerkoffie8605 2 жыл бұрын

'Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is.' Johan Cruyff.

@zipboy4630 2 жыл бұрын

The simplest way of explaining a complicated game which is seen as simple I think lol

@snakeobias 2 жыл бұрын

Ole: "Oh, this is fantastic." *Adds to favourites.

@geoemm 2 жыл бұрын

Ole-" Carricky carricky, look at this video, I don't understand anything, but it seems important"

@TamoBG23 2 жыл бұрын

*fantastikk*

@_Super_Hans_ 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea this, not everybody who enjoys watching football necessarily knows the formalities of it

@danieleatwell7757 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this has given me a bit more understanding of the actual game on the pitch.

@johnnysecular 2 жыл бұрын

did you accidentally run to Windsor again?

@drago939393 2 жыл бұрын

Nah most of us just yell at the TV, cursing the players we dislike and cheering the players we like (for basic, arbitrary reasons).

@mundea 2 жыл бұрын

Good, I was very confused on football after watching multiple games of Man United

@Illuso07 2 жыл бұрын

Man city literally trained for 10 minutes to prepare cause United have no identity

@soulmortal200 2 жыл бұрын

😅😅

@Wreckedandruinedand 2 жыл бұрын

@@Illuso07 nah dude, City trained full 90+ minutes... At Old Trafford.

@aakarmamtora3470 2 жыл бұрын

@@Illuso07 Not the actual reason but ok make up narratives to get likes sure.

@aakarmamtora3470 2 жыл бұрын

Sure add man united's name for no reason just to get likes and comments. Hated adored but never ignored. You trolls are funny

@player-coach 2 жыл бұрын

What international break does to a man

@imgdan1el182 2 жыл бұрын

Tifo football at 3 am hits different

@evansokolson9221 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s 3am for you right now then you’re in the middle of the Atlantic

@franciscomarcelino1251 2 жыл бұрын

@@evansokolson9221 he can be in Azores that are in the middle of the Atlantic

@DRDR3ADSA 2 жыл бұрын

Same comment on every video. Original

@rsturba 2 жыл бұрын

Football has changed so much, on one hand it’s a science but can completely be derailed by a moment of genius or a simple mistake. And you don’t have to understand any of this to be a lifetime fan

@colouredIncognito 2 жыл бұрын

And where did this quasi-philosophy come from?

@craigmalcom6294 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I see it as a game of strategy, similar to chess or even war. Two sides each with their own tactics, strategies and start talent. With so many variables at play who’s going to come on top?

@mohammedmohsen1474 2 жыл бұрын

Understanding the game in-depth makes watching it 100x times better and fun

@dariobanze4801 2 жыл бұрын

I love how he said set pieces can often be overlooked and he proceeds with his statement😂

@nektarioss 2 жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my keyboard 😅

@dishantdalvi 2 жыл бұрын

Just made a comment about it 😂😂😂

@joshuaworden274 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more videos explaining these basic terms and concepts in more depth. I'm new to soccer, and have been watching a lot of this channel and Tifo IRL in an effort to piece together an understanding of the "tactics" and "systems" that the pundits are always talking about.

@theportugueselegend 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I hope you succeed at that, it's a beautiful game. But the first step is actually to stop calling it "soccer", and start calling it football

@adahobbs6479 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, read Allen Wade principles of team play, 1998. It is a very well respected book that explores the foundations on which a team is constructed. It is perfect for beginners, allowing you to do get to grips with the basic principles of football and providing a springboard to learn more intricate concepts.

@joshuaworden274 2 жыл бұрын

@@adahobbs6479 Thanks for the tip, that sounds like exactly what I'm looking for.

@CoIumbo 2 жыл бұрын

@@adahobbs6479 great book.

@ahmedabdo13 2 жыл бұрын

Actually playing the game will help you understand it more than anything.

@yateendradwivedi3905 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually what i have been asking myself after watching barcelona this season.

@tshepourbanlaser4515 2 жыл бұрын

The Video we never thought we needed ❤️

@allyc311 2 жыл бұрын

Just in time for a new football manager game. Lovely

@leviathan76 2 жыл бұрын

Like a lot of Americans I didn’t grow up playing the sport and have only started following it later in life. I’ve picked up a lot of stuff for watching games but this video was very informative for someone like myself.

@sumnetsumnet6189 2 жыл бұрын

I like to watch so many Americans watch 'soccer' now. It's like a kid learning about a new toy and dunno what to do with it quite yet.

@m.crasto1249 2 жыл бұрын

PSG be like: "SEND THEM ALL AHEAD!! THEY CAN'T STOP ALL OF US!!"

@yateendradwivedi3905 2 жыл бұрын

Tifo- u can now get a 30 day trial to experience a football work on the athletic for free.

@containedhurricane 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! All fans should understand and enjoy the tactical aspect of the games, before making unconstructive comments about a particular manager or player

@mtk3755 2 жыл бұрын

True

@Ollay245 2 жыл бұрын

this comment deserves better exposure!

@datdude6849 2 жыл бұрын

It does

@willsaenz6320 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, Tifo is making sense of this thing we keep watching every week

@jzilla1234 2 жыл бұрын

This video is the most coaching Harry maguire has ever received in his block head

@thesupporterssection3692 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video I've used it twice now to help get people into soccer. Once with a 61 year old man and the other with elementary school kids. Both thought it was super cool and now have developed an interest in following this great game. Thank you for all the great content!

@nadeemafzal5409 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this video. Please do an indepth video looking at each topic in detail

@Njwatson23 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god Tifo have finally made a video on how football works, I’ve been watching them for years with no idea what a football is

@elessar0009 Жыл бұрын

Aaah this is beautiful. Love this hierarchical way of watching football. So helpful, wish you could turn it into a series, explaining more details in this simple format and language for Each phase. That would be wonderful. Thank you.

@elky85 2 жыл бұрын

Someone please forward this video to Ole, & maybe a subscription of The Athletic to him too

@mlondimagubane8851 2 жыл бұрын

No, he is doing fine...trust the process

@trini13archer 2 жыл бұрын

Really lovely of you guys to help out my boy Ole

@muhammedgamal5871 10 ай бұрын

Great and simple and very important

@crossfitvoyage6810 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I have to say. Very clear and informative

@elishakamble3539 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!! This was needed Grateful

@elijahmaina 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! very insightful

@dr4aces 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@usmanrulezzz 2 жыл бұрын

These types of videos are why I love Tifo! And JJ Bull offcourse! Hahaha

@ingush1989 2 жыл бұрын

Best video explaining this beautiful game

@jr_xtreme8940 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if Tifo are aware but there is a demographic like myself (approaching early 30s) they can appeal to with vids like this One where you've always loved football but would like to transition into the more mature, tactical analytics and man management aspects of it. Basically the boring parts made interesting thru ur presentation

@YCHarry 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!

@nharikrishna7818 2 жыл бұрын

Super brilliant.. this is how a channel should be. Thanks Tifo

@RezAM847 Жыл бұрын

Very nice Thank you for your good content🙌🏼

@nomdeplume9917 2 жыл бұрын

If you could, please make a video about different set piece tactics. Great content.

@meanderer9705 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when u break down football in simplest terms

@hodor6994 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I needed this

@vijayraj1344 2 жыл бұрын

The video I was waiting for all day long... Just to learn the basics of football tactical analysis

@ankurparajuli386 2 жыл бұрын

Classifications are needed for coming up with easy to use terminologies but every phase has a fair amount of overlap and no phase of play can be a strictly one or the other.

@colouredIncognito 2 жыл бұрын

Uhm..... 😂

@mwbone3116 Жыл бұрын

Love it❤. I can’t just like it when it teaches me so much in just 7 minutes

@tariq8041 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff

@ArnabThokderMusicandArts 2 жыл бұрын

"Setpieces can often be overlooked". Ends the video. 🤷‍♂️

@frankroughan9410 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wpuld love to see a video of 5 a side tactics.

@Jonathanaturmom 2 жыл бұрын

I regret paying for coaching badges when I could have just watched tifo all along

@Red-wh3ok 2 жыл бұрын

tifo never fails to simplify things for us!

@haoyuan5 2 жыл бұрын

More managerial videos please! Tifo fans can manage a team too!

@zakariachaibi8069 26 күн бұрын

A masterclass for beginners in coaching! Thanks

@_SJNicol 2 жыл бұрын

This is good stuff. Could show this to people who want to get into watching but don’t understand the game yet.

@waseemalibrahim295 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wish you explained the set pieces tactics

@ColorMeMozart 7 ай бұрын

Gives me a better understanding of the game!

@leonardohenry17 Жыл бұрын

love videos like this

@jaycfc3909 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Tifo💯

@joeaob9816 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best video on either channel

@RobFera 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly Football is simple. The difficult thing is doing the simple things correctly.

@stephbingham7522 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic

@fardinhooo 2 жыл бұрын

i feel like this was a lecture that i need to pay for. always top, top quality videos.

@raulsekwati885 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying I've been watching without understanding

@utieyinogedegbe147 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Tifo

@niclas8265 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@anthonyjudeaggabao2302 2 жыл бұрын

This should be a required viewing whenever someone wants to comment something football related on social media. Im so sick of people treating everything like FIFA cause even pundits and some writers pander on those types of discussions cause of the clicks and attention they result to.

@tesla5297 2 жыл бұрын

Pundits are the worst analyists. They debate about trivial matters

@TextbookBoxingGB 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who’s team is struggling badly playing a 2-2-2 in 7 aside Could you do some basic tactics or formations for small sided games

@christopherbryan1512 2 жыл бұрын

struggled with that formation as well. 3-2-1 did better for us with a regista at the middle of 3atb. 2 mids playing destroyer-creator combo (sometimes both box-to-box in tougher games). with me playing as a pressing 9. sometimes we play 3-1-2 with a tall striker besides me because to think of it i fit the werner role

@domkat2293 2 жыл бұрын

You can't just do tactics out of nowhere not knowing what players you have, fitness, speed, players strengths and weaknesses

@matafaka2060 Жыл бұрын

2-2-2 is a terrible formation for 7 aside

@guitardude1933 2 жыл бұрын

How could anyone dislike this video? Proof people will always find something to complain about when there is none.

@nicholaslagatta414 2 жыл бұрын

Tifo’s analysis is off the charts. Fantastic stuff

@denigster 2 жыл бұрын

to be honest: a very nice idea - football is such a part of my life that i never thought about how it must feel when you never heard about it before and now you will understand it

@omageprosper9673 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I've watched on football

@AryaYuyutsu42 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. The style was incredibly reminiscent of Pink Tights and Plenty of Props by Rowan Atkinson. Which makes me love this that much more... :D

@TheRc361 2 жыл бұрын

After this video! TIFO is officially my favourite KZfaq channel( across any category) Big fan! , can you get a me autograph ✍️ ? Amazing stuff guys! :)

@winstong7438 Жыл бұрын

this was very good i will wathc more ❤

@omeyiin1626 2 жыл бұрын

Tifo in splendid form

@joaari1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. U can see how the big clubs like chelsea, man city and liverpool play with their systems as well as appreciate how the smaller teams attempt to break them. I get what everton, Brentford, west ham and crystal palace more now as well

@j.jupiter6164 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot

@jerryrawlings9943 2 жыл бұрын

Great 😊

@scottedelsten1579 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, great video 👍 could you give some recommendations of books or resources to help improve a person's knowledge of football, apart from watching TIFO IRL of course 😉 keep up the good work!

@whufc-essex 2 жыл бұрын

Another top vid by tifo 😎👌

@sayansameer 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, after watching this video, I'm officially more tactically adept than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a manager.

@eni1141 2 жыл бұрын

Someone show this to Ole

@Dickvagina 2 жыл бұрын

He’s a great manager, really underrated on this app

@aakarmamtora3470 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dickvagina Forget about it, these people think managers however bad they are dont have a clue at all. If that was the case ole wouldn't have lasted 6 months. Let them joke around because that's all they can do. Nothing more.

@aakarmamtora3470 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't need it. People like you need it who are clueless.

@eni1141 2 жыл бұрын

@@aakarmamtora3470 that's what internet is for. There's a reason why he is UTD manager and I am not, but you have to accept banter. At low times people gonna have a haugh.

@ak47groupAKM 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for an American fan who has a general no idea what's going on

@UnbiasedBayernFan 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the red is for Man U and that juxtaposes their current state of coaching 😂 Tifo with some inadvertent (or advertent?) humour. Love it either way

@robinhocezar738 7 ай бұрын

Please do a more detailed video on set peices!

@alexorpin9893 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone willing to tackle the tough questions

@kingpeeprints445 2 жыл бұрын

This was bsicly a Pep Masterclass.

@tobiogunsina8426 2 жыл бұрын

These are very basic principles of football. This is stuff even ole uses

@alphaoneil5197 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea !!

@HereWeald 2 жыл бұрын

I would like if you guys made your own custom XI, and make your own tactics and how your team would play, it would be very interesting

@PurpleScrafty 2 жыл бұрын

streets are saying Ronald Koeman personally requested this video while he was still employed at Barcelona

@aadirao9401 2 жыл бұрын

Omg watching every other tifo video with this knowledge in hand... I felt set pieces explanation was a bit rushed through tho

@willevans8605 2 жыл бұрын

Ole be watching this taking notes right now.

@lasseegelund3409 2 жыл бұрын

C´mon guys. The three offensive phases are not decided by the balls position on the pitch, but the balls position compared to the defending teams pres. Phase 1: When then ball is in front of the first defensive pressing line. Phase 2: When the ball is in front of the second defensive pressing line. Phase 3: When the ball is in front of the third defensive pressing line (or behind it) But else good stuff you guys are making.

@dubbadubba875 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the merch song? I was looking forward to it.

@sorryminati4719 2 жыл бұрын

basically the introduction to Jose's tactical periodisation 😬

@jg7088 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if Joe actually played for Watford

@Jykobe491 2 жыл бұрын

Who's j....never mind

@randomperson9732 2 жыл бұрын

Who's Watford?

@gwkiv1458 2 жыл бұрын

No but really, who is Tifo?

@jimibode4629 2 жыл бұрын

Things you never knew you never knew. Aboot football

@jmvezzulla Жыл бұрын

¡Gracias!

@WenSud 2 жыл бұрын

very subtle tifo..very subtle..now someone tell ole to watch this

@laoganmafootballclub6632 2 жыл бұрын

"Set pieces are hugely important but often overlooked" proceeds to overlook set pieces

@yakunats 2 жыл бұрын

I have played football all my life (and I'm pretty skilled at it) but I never quite understood modern football strategy like I do watching Tifo Football.