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Game Management

Game management football coaching

Learn how to manage matches tactically and psychologically. From protecting leads to chasing games, understand when to make substitutions, change systems, and manage the game state to maximise results.

Key Principles

  • 1React to the game state, not the plan
  • 2Time substitutions to maximise impact
  • 3Protect leads without inviting pressure
  • 4Take calculated risks when chasing
  • 5Communicate changes clearly to players

Questions You Can Ask

“How do I protect a lead?”

“When should I make substitutions?”

“How do I chase a game effectively?”

“What tactical changes work when losing?”

“How do I manage players who are on yellow cards?”

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Related Topics

📅Match Preparation📋Tactics & Formations👥Team Management

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I protect a 1-0 lead?

Don't just sit back and defend. Keep the ball, slow the tempo, use substitutions to waste time, and stay compact. Inviting pressure for 20 minutes rarely works. Control the game through possession and territory.

When is the best time to make a substitution?

When a player is tired, injured, or underperforming. Tactically, subs are effective after the opposition makes a change, at natural breaks (after goals, injuries), or when you need fresh legs. Avoid leaving it too late.

What should I do when my team is losing?

Assess why you're losing first. Is it tactics, effort, or quality? Change formation, bring on attacking players, push full-backs higher, or switch to more direct play. Avoid panic; stay calm and give clear instructions.

How do I manage a player on a yellow card?

Talk to them immediately. Remind them to stay disciplined. If the risk is too high (aggressive player, match getting heated), substitute them. Better to lose a player tactically than have them sent off.

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