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Inverting the Pyramid is a pioneering book on soccer by British sports journalist and author, Jonathan Wilson. Summary of the Book Inverting the Pyramid chronicles the evolution of soccer tactics and the lives of some of the legendary coaches, who have greatly influenced the sport with their own unique and distinctive styles. The book provides a detailed account of how the South American players modified the game by adding their own finesse to the game and the way the Europeans combined individual techniques to turn it into a team game. Inverting the Pyramid provides a complete understanding of the tactical genius of Barcelona, by showing how they developed their style of play from Total Football, which was a modification of the Scottish passing game invented by Queens Park in the 1870s. Intriguing, riveting and very informative, Inverting the Pyramid is the ultimate soccer tactics books and is an essential read for any coach, player and fan of the beautiful game of soccer. About Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson is an English sports journalist and renowned author. He regularly writes about Eastern European football and tactics. Wilson has authored five books, including The Outsider: A History of the Goalkeeper and Behind the Curtain: Football in Eastern Europe. Inverting the Pyramid was named Football Book of the Year in 2009. Nobody Ever Says Thank You is his most recent book which is a biography of Brian Clough.