Before settling on an offensive system, Tanuscio checks four things: the technical characteristics of his players, the philosophy of the team or club, how the side balances in defensive transition when the ball is lost, and the decision making of the players in possession. He also warns against copying international teams wholesale, because a system only works when it fits the players you actually have. Watch the full masterclass: Building Field Hockey Offense: Systems, Strategies & Training Insights with Fede Tanuscio.