Archive - Benched

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 •

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 •

The double inversion

One inverted wide player was never going to be enough.

Oct 19, 2020 •

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 •

Standing out in soccer’s Pressing Age

Everybody is pressing. So how can your pressing team stand out? Try forechecking.

Oct 5, 2020 •

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 •

Bayern play lightspeed soccer

Hansi Flick coaches a Great Team that goes really, really fast.

Sep 21, 2020 •

Welcome to the bench

Grab a seat. Slide on over. It's moderately comfortable here.

Sep 20, 2020 •

All about soccer's on-field stuff

Welcome to Benched!

Sep 19, 2020 •

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