FOOTBALL APPLICATION AND TACTICS
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: BRUNO TROVATOExpected Learning Outcomes
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of football tactics, with particular reference to the evolution of playing systems, tactical schemes, and both theoretical and practical frameworks of the game. Understand the logic that governs the construction, adaptation, and interpretation of tactical structures based on team objectives.
Apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in real-world contexts by analyzing and designing game situations that are consistent with technical and tactical characteristics, through practical exercises and game simulations. Develop and implement tactical solutions in relation to the different phases of play and the contextual variables typical of football.
Communicate clearly and effectively, using correct technical and tactical terminology.
Course Structure
Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the department
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Introduction to football tactics. evolution of playing models.
General principles of team play: space, time
Tactical principles of the most commonly used systems of play
Possession phase: build-up, development, and finishing
Non-possession phase: pressing, covering, protecting
Breaking the press and counterattack
Tactical simulations on the field: analysis and correction.
Textbook Information
CALCIO. TECNICHE E TATTICHE PER LA FASE OFFENSIVA (Jens Bangsbo)
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to football tactics. evolution of playing models. | Il calcio dalla A alla Z (Salvatore Bianchetti) |
| 2 | General principles of team play: space, time | Calcio tecniche e tattiche per la fase offensiva (Jens Bangsbo) |
| 3 | Tactical principles of the most commonly used systems of play | Calcio tecniche e tattiche per la fase offensiva (Jens Bangsbo) |
| 4 | Possession phase: build-up, development, and finishing | Il calcio dalla A alla Z (Salvatore Bianchetti) |
| 5 | Non-possession phase: pressing, covering, protecting | Il calcio dalla A alla Z (Salvatore Bianchetti) |
| 6 | Breaking the press and counterattack | Calcio tecniche e tattiche per la fase offensiva (Jens Bangsbo) |
| 7 | Tactical simulations on the field: analysis and correction | Il calcio dalla A alla Z (Salvatore Bianchetti) |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
On field practical exam
Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the department
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Which among these options reports the correct basic principles of individual tactics?
Which among these options reports the correct basic principles of team tactics?
How is an exit from the opponent's pressing carried out?
How is the light center forward defined in a 4-3-3?