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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?
Joseph Lowery
Nov 2, 2020
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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.
Joseph Lowery
Oct 26, 2020
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The double inversion
One inverted wide player was never going to be enough.
Joseph Lowery
Oct 19, 2020
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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.
Joseph Lowery
Oct 12, 2020
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Standing out in soccer’s Pressing Age
Everybody is pressing. So how can your pressing team stand out? Try forechecking.
Joseph Lowery
Oct 5, 2020
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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.
Joseph Lowery
Sep 28, 2020
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Bayern play lightspeed soccer
Hansi Flick coaches a Great Team that goes really, really fast.
Joseph Lowery
Sep 21, 2020
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Welcome to the bench
Grab a seat. Slide on over. It's moderately comfortable here.
Joseph Lowery
Sep 20, 2020
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All about soccer's on-field stuff
Welcome to Benched! I’m Joe Lowery and this is where I’ll be analyzing soccer things that pique my interest. Sign up now so you don’t miss this week’s…
Joseph Lowery
Sep 19, 2020
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