THE TIKI-TAKA STYLE OF PLAY (KIRKUP)

Control the pace of the game through effective and efficient possession Coach your players to recognize and exploit numbers advantages Develop creativity and patience in the final third

with Alan Kirkup, University of Florida Assistant Coach,
former player for Manchester United FC; over 27 years coaching experience including 18 years as a head coach at the collegiate level (over 200 wins)

Dominate possession with precision passing and good decision making!

The widely popular Tiki Taka style of play, made popular by both Barcelona and the Spanish National Team, can dismantle teams when implemented properly. Although many coaches would embrace the chance to dominate with this style, the only way to get to that point is through effective technical skill and a thoughtful tactical approach. Alan Kirkup teaches you how to bring Tiki Taka alive with your team.

Coach Kirkup starts with a breakdown of the essential points of Tiki Taka and what is needed in order to get your team to play the system. A key for this system is recognizing when and where you have a numbers advantage and moving the ball to those areas. Another key is teaching your players to gain rest while in possession as opponents are working to win back the ball.

He alternates through a progression of chalkboard analysis and practice sessions to further provide coaching points. Included is a lengthy match analysis to help you identify specific situations in which this system can be used.

Now is the time to teach your players to play a possession game based on passing and receiving, not kick and chase.

42 minutes. 2013.