Why do the English enjoy Kick-and-Rush so much? Who invented Total Football? And why does Pep Guardiola specifically hate Tiki-Taka? In his captivating history of football tactics, Jonathan Wilson examines the evolution of the game: from its chaotic beginnings in England to today’s fast-paced play. He recalls great coaches and players who repeatedly revolutionized football, introducing innovations such as the W-M system, the block, and the diamond formation, which opened up entirely new dimensions for the sport.