In-Game Adjustments

STATUS: DRAFT

Analysis doesn’t stop when the match starts. The best coaches adjust based on what they see.

Real-Time Tactical Recognition

Things to watch for in first 15 minutes:

• Are they playing their expected formation?
• Which players look nervous/confident?
• Are they pressing high or sitting deep?
• How are they handling your game plan?

When and How to Adjust

Major adjustments should happen at:

• 20-minute mark (if plan isn’t working)
• Half-time (based on evidence)
• When score changes
• When they make substitutions

Communication During Matches

Keep instructions simple:

• “Push higher”
• “Press their number 6”
• “Switch play more”
• “Get in behind their left-back”

Complex tactical changes mid-match confuse players.

Part of the Learn How To Analyse A Match Course - Opposition Analysis (Draft)