Inside this book you will find:
• A complete explanation of the Low-Block philosophy
• Advantages & disadvantages of Low-Block defending
• Ball recovery strategies with pre-planned transitions
• Detailed breakdown of player roles and responsibilities in 6 key formations
• Tactical analysis of world-class matches (Spain vs France, USA vs Germany, etc.)
• Step-by-step training sessions: from basic drills to match-realistic conditions
• A special section on common mistakes and how to fix them
This book is a valuable guide for coaches, players, and analysts who want to organize their teams with stronger and more compact defensive structures.
Navid Faridi, born July 14, 1977, is a professional football coach and author of 3 books: Mid-Block Mastery, Low-Block Mastery, and High Press Mastery — the world’s first tactical trilogy dedicated entirely to defensive blocks and pressing systems in modern football.
Winner of the Best Youth Coach of the Year 2025 award in the UAE DOFA League, he has over 11 years of coaching experience in the Middle East and the UAE. Faridi is also the founder of Al Najma Al Zarqaa Football Academy (Blue Star) in Dubai, leading multiple youth teams to championship titles.