Tactical coaching in football and other team sports: A systematic review

Abstract

This systematic review aims to comprehensively examine the foundational principles, diverse methodologies, and specialized applications of tactical coaching across various football codes, including soccer, baseball, American football, and volleyball. The core objective is to synthesize the existing knowledge base to illuminate how strategic planning and specialized instructional methods are employed to improve player decision-making, foster cohesive team performance, and maximize the effective manipulation of space and time during competition. Tactical proficiency is defined within this framework as the mastery of actions and decisions necessary to consistently gain a competitive advantage.The review details systematic approaches for acquiring tactical skills, focusing centrally on the