The Stats Behind The Set-Piece Revolution
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
Set-Piece Strategies in Football
This chapter explores the evolving dynamics of set pieces in European football, focusing on direct free kicks, long throw-ins, and corner variations. It highlights statistical analyses of successful teams, the contrasting strategies in men's and women's football, and the implications for upcoming World Cup tournaments. The discussion reveals how analytics shape set-piece tactics and the significance of expected goals in maximizing scoring opportunities.
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