Tactical analysis: Raiders of the arc will find reward under new Gaelic football rules
The 40-metre arc could be a huge influence on the game, and will affect both attacking and kickout strategies
GAA Match Analysis
Tactical analysis: Armagh victory created by bravery both on and off the ball
Galway will rue their missed chances in the All-Ireland final, which followed a peculiarly specific pattern
Tactical analysis: Armagh will need to show patience against Galway’s defensive structure
Connacht side’s defensive blanket has been superb all season, so Kieran McGeeney’s side must carefully pick their moments to commit forward
Tactical analysis: Clare got their numbers right, but it’s hard to measure sheer magic
The Banner completely dominated on Cork’s puckout, while losing out badly on turnovers - but the genius of Tony Kelly is difficult to express with statistics
Tactical analysis: The matchups and puckouts that will decide Cork v Clare
It will be intriguing to see how the All-Ireland hurling finalists look to neutralise each other, but a high-scoring game is still likely
Tactical analysis: How Armagh gained the edge over Kerry
Kieran McGeeney’s side showed some real innovation in attack, while Galway’s defensive shape caused problems for Donegal’s shooters
Tactical analysis: Cork’s space invaders manage to find chinks in Limerick armour
Cork’s puck-out strategy was key to their plan, while Clare’s bold man-for-man approach eventually paid off
Tactical breakdown: Dublin ultimately undone by their cautious approach
Galway laid the foundation for their win with energy, aggression and a brilliant half-time rejig of their defensive system
Tactical breakdown: Derry pin back Mayo’s forwards to blunt their attacking threat
Mickey Harte’s side made it their business to get men who are key to an opposition’s game plan doing jobs they didn’t want to do
Tactical breakdown: Mayo’s ‘game insight’ left them down at the vital moment
The statistics told Mayo to drop off on Dublin’s last kickout - they didn’t; Tyrone love their attacking lanes; Galway’s issues with defensive balance
Tactical breakdown: Limerick control the zones, while Mullen runs the show for Kilkenny
The Munster champions obliterated Clare on long deliveries, while Dublin found themselves struggling to answer positional questions from the Cats
Tactical breakdown: Dublin and Clare both have weapons to end the long wait
Kilkenny and Limerick can be beaten in the Leinster and Munster final respectively - but the challengers will have to be brave
Tactical breakdown: Variety the key for attacking arsenals of top teams
Kerry are bringing threats from deep, Mayo like to go on the loop, while Roscommon get joy from wrap-arounds
Tactical breakdown: How Cork have changed and evolved in the Munster championship
The Rebels have tweaked their defensive set-up, puck-out strategy and forward movement - the results have been devastating
Tactical breakdown: Efficiency and discipline on show in Ulster was staggering
Armagh and Donegal’s shooting was superb, but Mayo’s lack of a cutting edge again failed them in Connacht
Tactical breakdown: Puckout strategies for Cork and Clare still need some finessing
We look at the tactical approaches that have come to light so far during this season’s Munster hurling championship
Tactical breakdown: McGuinness’s Donegal masterplan is still a work in progress
The compact defensive structure and fast-breaking attack are still being tweaked, having been worked on throughout the national league
Tactical breakdown: Clare’s wide open spaces a stark contrast to Limerick solidity
Clare again showed a weakness when it comes to conceding goals, while Waterford used their aerial prowess brilliantly in Walsh Park
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