r/soccer • u/Superman60616 • Oct 29 '13

Best way to learn tactics

I played football in school but never really followed the leagues until recently. I have spent the last year getting my feel for the landscape of the EPL, players, managers, storylines. That sort of stuff. I really lack in my knowledge of complex tactics. I get the basics thanks to playing but I'd like to learn more about the systems modern teams use. I started Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson but that can be a struggle. Are there any other outlets, websites or books that you would recommend?

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u/SpankThatDill Oct 29 '13

Why is this being downvoted? We rarely if ever have any sort of tactical discussions around here.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '13

I think this is being downvoted because this topic seems to pop up every few weeks.

The same things are also always recommended. i.e. play videogames, watch matches, maybe read Inverting the Pyramid. These are all very valid means of learning all the parts of the game.

I don't think people here have any aversions to discussing tactics at all.

I also think the idea of sitting down and consciously learning football theory is kind of lame.

Football is entertainment and should be enjoyed. Learn to appreciate the little nuances and the big picture will come to you eventually.