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Throw-ins and alternate reality
Throw-ins often fall by the wayside. But what if teams gave throw-ins a little love?
Nov 2, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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October 2020

(Less) reactive defending and closing doors
Despite what you may hear, defending is reactive. But there are ways to make it less reactive. Let's talk about one of those ways.
Oct 26, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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The double inversion
One inverted wide player was never going to be enough.
Oct 19, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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Frank de Boer, creation, and breaking blocks
In soccer, it's always harder to create than it is to destroy. But that truth won't stop Frank de Boer from trying.
Oct 12, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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Standing out in soccer’s Pressing Age
Everybody is pressing. So how can your pressing team stand out? Try forechecking.
Oct 5, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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September 2020

Chelsea and the dangers of oblivious defending
Scanning the field isn’t just important in possession. It’s a necessary part of defending, too.
Sep 28, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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Bayern play lightspeed soccer
Hansi Flick coaches a Great Team that goes really, really fast.
Sep 21, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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Welcome to the bench
Grab a seat. Slide on over. It's moderately comfortable here.
Sep 20, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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All about soccer's on-field stuff
Welcome to Benched!
Sep 19, 2020 • 
Joseph Lowery
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