The field can be divided in a number of ways. Most often it is divided into 1/3s, both vertically and horizontally. Adding the half spaces when dividing the field vertically creates a shorthand for positioning and movement.
A helpful way to organize a team's spacing is to have only two outfield players in any vertical channel at a time.
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Pre-season is your one window to build a real engine. This July, ditch the endless laps and learn how to condition your players with a ball at their feet.
A clear game model turns a squad into a team. Use pre-season to decide who you want to be, then train it every single week so your side is recognisable from the first whistle.
Roughly a fifth of Premier League goals come from set pieces, and the gap between teams who plan their routines and teams who do not has never been wider. Here is how the modern set-piece specialists design attacking corners, free kicks, and throw-ins - and how you can apply their ideas at any level.
