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Inverting the Pyramid

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Jonathan Wilson's definitive history of football tactics. Essential reading for coaches and tactical enthusiasts.

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Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson traces the evolution of football tactics from the early days to the modern game. Covers every major tactical innovation, from the W-M formation to tiki-taka. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why teams play the way they do.

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Tactical history
Formation evolution
Global perspective
Well-researched
Award-winning

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