Tactics Explained: Zonal & Man Marking

Tactics Explained: Zonal & Man Marking

There are two main types of marking; zonal and man. In this video, Alex Stewart & Joe Devine explain the differences between the two types of marking, and their different applications throughout the history of football and in the current game.

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[Tifo]

This was the first video as voted for by you guys. Would anyone like another poll to vote on? - Danny

[renatsu]

Very quality content, this has a potential to be shown in the televisons

[renatsu]

Pls do a video on Netherlands downfall since the 2014 world cup

[kroogerdios]

Please do a video of Sevilla's signing philosophy! (Related with "Moneyball") I think they are on of the most succesful teams of Europe in that particular area, and since you left them out on the "Moneyball" video I think I'd be great if you made one focusing on them

[spoonyyeon]

Ji-sung Park was a destroyer against Milan’s pirlo back then 😍

[aanantha]

Herrera's performance in man marking Hazard was phenomenal

[dami]

2:42 - Manchester United Ander Herrera on Chelsea Eden Hazard is a perfect example :)

[and]

The Great Debate.

Thank you for this. Another fantastic vid from our favourite Football Philosophes.

[bmanful]

I think something that would be interesting would be to compare the stats between teams that zonal make vs man mark on set pieces. Like goals conceded per set piece. I know there are other variables that effect if you are going to concede at a set piece but I feel like quite a few pundits complain about zonal marking at set pieces and I am curious if it really is less effective than man marking!

[killercaos]

While not as flashy or glamorous as previous videos, this was definitely a smart and intelligent video. Really made me think, and it gave me some thoughts.
Good video.

[felixwinchester]

Fellaini is a destroyer alright....for his own team

[adwipal]

A great example of using a Destroyer was how Herrera handled Hazard in Man Utd's 2-0 victory over Chelsea (yesterday). Completely negated Hazard's creativity and even the lack of Marcos Alonso hurt him.

[RickyFloresK]

Did you know that? The ZONE DEFENSE is a defensive tactic also used in basketball. It allows to cover defensively any court zone. 🏀⚽️

[ngharti]

VIDEO ON Pep guardiola's positional play please

[toyosioyejobi]

Pls do Nigerias afcon 2013 triumph tactics... Thanks!! Best channel on utube

[jasper]

when i played youth football in germany i always remember just running after the kid you were supposed to mark the entire game and exchanging slurs... fabolous times. but when i went to france for an exchange program they were all laughing at me since i was running after one guy like a dog, its crazy how late germany addapted zonal marking and 4 man defense

[timothykyagambiddwa]

As a football player, I learn so much from this channel. Thank you.

[prithvikhanna]

Just 2 words to describe this channel, Absolutely amazing. Well done guys

[fasirehm]

A better example of a 'destroyer' would be Ji Sung Park. He held Pirlo captive when United played them in CL.

[girizh]

You're a legend! Your voice is legendary...