Tactical thinking in the structure of footballers' athletic training

The article examines the importance of tactical thinking in the athletic training of football players. It discusses the role of tactical thinking in football, identifies methods and approaches to its development among athletes during the stage of sports specialization. Various aspects of the educational and training process are analyzed, including the simulation of game situations and the practical application of tactical decisions on the field. Special attention is given to the significance of tactical thinking in the context of teaching and training young footballers to achieve optimal game performance.