The article analyzes the key theoretical and practical basics for the modern football training systems. Objective of the study was to give substantiations for a few training methods and practices applicable in the sport excellence stage to meet the modern requirements to the competitive performance in elite football. In this context, one of the goals of the study was to analyze the competitive performance of the English versus Russian football premier-league teams and factor in the players` game positions and field control zones. We applied match video replays to mine and analyze the English Premier League (EPL) versus Russian Premier League (RPL) competitive performance statistics and find, among other things, the key technical/ tactical actions critical for the competitive success. The study data and analyses may be beneficial for the coaching teams of the national Children and Youth Football Sport Schools in their efforts to improve the excellence training systems.
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