How Football Actually Works

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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[mrseaweed]

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

[satriaeerlangga]

Cant wait for the next episode: What is life

[nakulmohod]

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

[_Super_Hans_]

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

[snakeobias]

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

[barnsey_]

Next episode: What sport do Manchester United actually play

[mundea]

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

[player-coach]

What international break does to a man

[rsturba]

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

[dariobanze]

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

[joshuaworden]

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.

[leviathan]

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.

[yateendradwivedi]

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

[m.crasto]

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

[tshepourbanlaser]

The Video we never thought we needed ❤️

[yateendradwivedi]

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

[thesupporterssection]

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!

[allyc]

Just in time for a new football manager game. Lovely

[mohammedmohsen]

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

[Njwatson]

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