{"product_id":"9788494418358","title":"THE TACTICAL EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL 1863 1945","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE TACTICAL EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL 1863 1945\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartí Perarnau, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHerr Pep\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePep Guardiola: The Metamorphosis\u003c\/em\u003e, deciphers the genetic code of football in this work. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of the tactical evolution of the beautiful game from its codification in 1863 to 1945, covering systems such as the Cambridge Pyramid, the British WM, or the Swiss bolt. Through the figure of the false nine, the book demonstrates that football is a battle of ideas carried by coaches and players, offering a unique perspective on how each nation plays according to its own nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book traces the tactical evolution of football from its official codification in 1863 to the year 1945, a foundational period in which the bases of the modern game were forged. Martí Perarnau analyzes the main systems and tactical revolutions that marked this era: the Cambridge Pyramid, the attacking center-half, the Uruguayan libero, the British WM, the Italian Method, the Hungarian 4-2-4, the Swiss bolt, and the Argentine 3-2-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central theme of the work is the false nine, a figure that emerged in 1910 and which, according to the author, encapsulates the four great elements of football: ball, time, space, and deception. Through this figure, the successive evolutions of the game are explored: the English direct play versus the Scottish passing game, offensive and defensive orientation, proactive mentality and reactive spirit, zonal defense and man-marking, as well as the different types of attacks (linear, fan-shaped, or W-shaped).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book demonstrates that football is a combat of ideas traveling on the backs of coaches and players in constant migrations, and that each football culture develops its own style according to its idiosyncrasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of tactical systems from 1863 to 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the false nine as a figure that condenses the essential elements of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMigration of tactical ideas through coaches and players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between each country's cultural identity and its style of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContrast between English direct play and Scottish passing play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of defense: zonal, man-marking, and cover systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at coaches, tactical analysts, sports journalists, and football fans with a deep interest in understanding the roots and evolution of the game. It will also be of great value to readers who have enjoyed Martí Perarnau's previous works and wish to expand their knowledge of the sport's tactical history. It is not light reading, but a rigorous and exhaustive analysis for those who seek to understand football beyond the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExhaustive knowledge of the tactical systems that laid the foundations of modern football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the false nine as a transversal element that has accompanied all the game's evolutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical perspective that connects tactics with each country's cultural identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how ideas travel through coaches and players in their migrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the four fundamental elements of football: ball, time, space, and deception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perarnau, Martí\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Football\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 752\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1006 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this work, Martí Perarnau offers a monumental research project that goes far beyond historical chronicle. Across 752 pages, the author demonstrates a rare ability to trace the origin of tactical ideas and show how they have traveled and mutated over the decades. The book is especially valuable for those who wish to understand that football is not just a sport of execution, but an intellectual battle where the ideas of coaches and players have shaped the game we know today. An essential read for the fan who seeks depth and rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CÓRNER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407252808027,"sku":"9788494418358","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849441835.jpg?v=1781851254","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494418358","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}