Episode 50 - Around the (Defensive) Block

At last, the Football Fanalytics Podcast has reached its half-century!   In Episode 50, we delve into a tactics-based topic where we break down the advantages and disadvantages of different defensive structures.   What are the differences between a low vs mid vs high block? How can each of them be effective and what does it force the opposition to do? What is the risk vs reward of each defensive block?   We cover all the above and more, before diving back into the Fanalytics mailbag and answering your questions — however quirky they may be! Bio links: Eric Laurie defensive phases: https://twitter.com/EricLaurie/status/1397612239075610625?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Football Fanalytics Podcast is the show where two football fans, Ryan Bailey (Senior Podcast Producer at Crowd Network) and Mark Carey (Data Analyst at The Athletic), combine their love of the game with their knowledge of football statistics and data analytics. Join us as we break down some of football’s key concepts, explore the ever-growing world of football analytics, and get the views from a whole host of guests across the game. With access to the Twenty3 Content Toolbox, we will also bring you up-to-date analytics on players and teams across the continent. But this is not just about the numbers, we will be looking at all of the above from the fan’s point of view. Twitter: @FanalyticsPod and @Twenty3sport; Instagram: @fanalyticspod Email: fanalytics.pod@gmail.com Join us as we break down some of football’s key concepts, explore the ever-growing world of football analytics, and get the views from a whole host of guests across the game. With access to the Twenty3 Content Toolbox, we will also bring you up-to-date analytics on players and teams across the continent. But this is not just about the numbers, we will be looking at all of the above from the fan’s point of view. Twitter: @FanalyticsPod and @Twenty3sport; Instagram: @fanalyticspod Email: fanalytics.pod@gmail.com