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Albert Puig Football Concepts | Former Technical Director of La Masia @FCBarcelona | @puigortoneda | Positional Play | Online Coaching Education

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🌟 Big News! Our redesigned website is here, crafted to guide your coaching journey more intuitively! 🌐 ⚽ Kickoff Level: Ideal for getting started with the basics. 🛠Core Mastery: Dive deeper into the essential foundations to implement Positional Play Style. 🎓 Master Modules:

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🧵 Brighton, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, is succeeding in the Premier League with their amazing build up. Affirmed by Guardiola as the best in the world. Discover all the virtues and methods used to surprise Chelsea. Thread! 🧵👇👇

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Luciano Spalletti's, Napoli's coach; “Systems no longer exist in football; it’s all about the spaces left by the opposition. You must be quick to spot them, know the right moment to strike, and have the courage to start the move even when pressed."

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Brighton is doing De Zerbi things. Short at the beginning to attract & fast at the end to attack.

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IS THE RONDO REALISTIC? 🤔 The Rondo could be realistic or not realistic; it always depends on the purpose of your Rondo. If the purpose is to control the rhythm of the game & attract the opposing team to find a free player. It is REAL. PS: De Zerbi is doing De Zerbi's things

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Playing inside through these passes, which break lines and find players in positional advantage, makes the difference. In other words, Riqui Puig makes his teammates better players #riquipuig #apfcplayer

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6 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RONDO: Nowadays, some coaches use the Rondo as a recreational game. This thread will give you 6 tips to improve your Rondo. Are you ready to improve your Rondos in 6 minutes? Let's start! 👇👇👇

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THIAGO ALCANTARA: "My skill lies in making the team play slower or faster as needed and knowing that there are players who are better at other tasks than I am." Thiago,a special player, explains his way of understanding, interpreting, and executing the game..

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The SWITCH FIELDS is one of the most underrated concepts. In front of low blocks, attacking the back of the opposing FB forces the backline to drop inside the box & allows the arrival of 1st & 2nd line players.

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Why the Rondo? Watch the highlights to find out 🤔🧠

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💡 KEY POINT of Manchester City against low block 🎯 Dominate the central channel with 3 players; this allows: - Protect the clearance & prevent counter-attacking - Switch fields - Create a numerical advantage - Finish actions against deep defenses

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One of the most dangerous crosses that exist is those coming from half-space. An excellent reference for the crosser is: The ball goes from the CORNER TO the CORNER

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POSITIONS IN SOCCER? Zinchenko (LF) and Xhaka (LADM) are playing the GAME, not the POSITION. We must help players understand the GAME to execute different ROLES depending on the situation.

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✏️⚽️The defense of the possessor 1. Defend the space 2. Defend the ball

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3 DRILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUILD UP: In this 3 minutes thread, you will discover an evolution of 3 SSP to improve your build up in your training sessions. PS: If you arrive at the end, you will discover a surprise

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Attack by defending and defend by attacking Guardiola: 'From my point of view, playing good soccer is based on the opponent's movement; that's where you must make the decision.' Pep and the Position Play.

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You must play IN to find space OUT. And playing SHORT, you will find space in LONG.

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Guardiola: "The advantage of training in small spaces is that you don't give the players time to think." In soccer, it is just as crucial to TRAIN to ANTICIPATE as it is to PLAY to REACT.

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How did Guardiola achieve a historic victory against Real Madrid? Let's break it down! Pep is an absolute genius! His incisive tactics made his players deliver a masterclass in the Champions League semifinal. Get ready for some mind-blowing insights! 🧠⚽️ THREAD! 🧵📸

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The PRESSING will always be much more SUCCESSFUL if our striker GUIDES and TRAPS the opposing team to one side. LESS SPACE to defend + INTENSE PRESSING = SUCCES

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ATTACK AGAINST A LOW BLOCK: 3 Manchester City's strategies to attack against a LOW BLOCK: 1) RUN IN BEHIND from the half-space 2) 1vs1 outside to push deep the defense and open the space in FRONT OF THE BOX 3) After threatening outside, SWITCH FIELDS on the weak side

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Guardiola: Do you know why Messi is THE BEST player I've ever seen in my f*** life? Check this out 👇👇👇

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Guardiola: "The possession security we had at Barcelona, we didn't have it at Bayern. Even when they were alone or under pressure, the FCB players made it very difficult for them to lose the ball." Pep explains his adaptation to each team in different leagues.

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THE HAALAND EFFECT Haaland is showing 2 principles that benefit his teammates: 1) Every time a player receives facing forward, he runs in behind. Consequently, he opens space for his teammates. 2) With pressure, he helps as a target man, benefiting the 2nd line penetrations.

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One of the BIGGEST MISTAKES of defenders is BEING ATTRACTED by the ball. When they can defend the ball possessor or the space in depth. The correct DECISION is to DEFEND SPACE before the ball. Remember! Don't be attracted by the ball!!!!

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CRUYFF: "Playing soccer is very simple, but playing simple soccer is the hardest thing there is." Johan Cruyff and Soccer 🧵

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DE ZERBI: "I like to keep the ball, enjoy it, try in every match, be a protagonist on the field, work with passion, work with ambition, and work for a dream." Roberto De Zerbi's coaching philosophy.

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Miguel Gutierrez, Girona's "left-fullback," playing against FC Barcelona.

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THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE STYLE; IT IS HOW WE IMPLEMENT IT. 🧵Thread to talk about Spain's problems facing a low block: 1) Threatening to Pin 2) Run in behind. When and how? 3) Inside the first. Intentions 4) The talent. The risk

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BREAKING MYTHS ABOUT POSITIONAL PLAY. PART 2 " In the Positional Play Style, the players don't switch the positions; it's a rigid playing style, they don't flow or play fluidly." BALL - SPACE - TEAMMATES - OPPONENTS The objective of the Positional Play Style is to occupy the

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The evolution of the game according to Guardiola

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-If there is no pressure, I don't pass the ball -1st pass to look for is the one that breaks the line -I must always be able to receive the ball - If my teammate is in trouble, I go over to help him -The control, if it's forward, the better The foundation has to become a habit

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PLAY AGAINST THE LOW BLOCK To beat a static defense, it's all about attacking them in motion.

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💡 The capacity of our BACKLINE to STEP UP or STEP BACK is crucial to compact our team. 🔴 Cover ball = STEP UP 🟢 Open ball = STEP BACK

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THE KEY SPACES The weak half-space is the crucial space to face the backline. If the possessor attacks this space, he forces the defenders to narrow the gap & give space and time for the winger.

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Mastered the 3+3+2 Positional Game yet? 🤔 @puigortoneda breaks it down for you! Dive into this drill's insights and apply them in your training session today. 📈 🎥 Watch now:

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1st center back NOT being in line with the crosser = CAN'T defend the first post and the space around it.

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MESSI, THE EVOLUTION. PART 2 Thread dedicated to Lionel Messi's career. He's not running, but he's always watching what's happening. He sniffs out the weak spots in the defensive line. After 5-10 minutes, he has the map in his eyes and brain. Pep Guardiola

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Xabi Alonso: "Mourinho and Guardiola have different visions of football, but they are very similar." The importance of being consistent and hardworking and take of every detail. According to Xabi Alonso, let's look at the similarities and differences between the two.

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We absolutely love this concept. The 8 and 10 must always be positioned diagonally. Why? So that depending on the body profile of the 6, the player (8 or 10) that he is facing towards must understand that the first pass is coming towards her/him.

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Manchester City was the set-piece's top scorer in the season 2021/2022 in the Premier League. The principles of their strategy against teams with 10+1 players inside the box: - Occupy the front of the box, with inverted players in the half-spaces for cross or shot. Read more👇

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The fastest player will always be the one who can know what to do before he receives the ball.

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BIELSA: "We do not evaluate what is achieved, but what is deserved." The values and convictions that Marcelo Bielsa leaves in his teams and players.

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#6 is an essential piece in the POSITIONAL PLAY. The 3:3+2 is one of the Position Games that help improve their fundamentals. Do you already know all the keys to the 6?

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Coaching tip #1 about BODY PROFILE: It would be best if you positioned yourself to see the BALL and the opponent's GOAL

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Manchester City's HIGH PRESS is SO UNDERRATED! 1) Put pressure on the GK to play long ball 2) Players between players to create uncertainty on the possessor 3) After recovering, find the player between the lines to take advantage of the open shape of the opposing team

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MESSI, THE EVOLUTION. PART 1 Thread dedicated to Lionel Messi's career. "For me, soccer is a game that you play with the head and use your foot." Johan Cruyff

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Manchester City destroyed Arsenal & Bayern Munich with the following: 1) An intense High Press 2) Dominating the Set Pieces 3) Exploiting the Individual Player Strengths and the Players' Connection (Halaand & KDB) 4) Playing Short & Slow or Fast & Long Positional Play is not

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"During the training sessions let them play, observe & adjust what you believe. In the way you defend, I'm going to attack. Always is about numbers & positions, but when the player has the ball on his feet, has less than a second. The decision belongs to them." Pep Guardiola

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Critics of #RiquiPuig often point out that he is no good at defending because he's so small and skinny. He played less than 45 minutes and recovered more balls than most of his teammates

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Soccer can seem simple when players are in the correct position. Positioning BETWEEN PLAYERS always creates uncertainty for defenders.

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FOLLOW THE SHADOW A crucial concept against HIGH-PRESSING is the FOLLOW THE SHADOW. Taking advantage of the defender's pressing run to open a new passing lane in their blind spot.

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Look at the consequence of the players wearing this APFC bibs. Having the color on the top force the players to look up

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A critical situation for the BACKLINE is HOW to drop back. If the BACKLINE is at a disadvantage, the priority is to drop back into the funnel and defend the goal. Identifying the critical space will provide us the advantage.

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Positions may start on paper, but understanding relationships between teammates, opponents, space, and time gives players the edge. Are you coaching patterns, or are you teaching functional roles?

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CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE? In disadvantageous situations, we must follow 2 rules: - Do not be ATTRACTED by the ball - Be ready to defend the MOST DANGEROUS player

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Offensive triangles with numerical advantage allow IN-OUT and OUT-IN passing sequences. As the defender follows the ball he loses the reference of the last receptor.

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The highest level of soccer is shifting: it's not just about occupying the right space but appearing there at the perfect moment. Top teams excel because their players grasp the game's dynamic advantages. If you're still coaching static positions, it's time for a rethink.

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Gündoğan in his first training as a coach: 🧲 10, Winger & FB to attract on one side 💡 Reaching number 6 is the signal to activate players on the opposite side ⚡️ 10 or winger making runs behind & occupying the space between the lines

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3 keys about Arsenal CMs and their outstanding level: - Penetration run when a striker receives between the lines - Occupy the penalty spot on crosses - Getting to the front of the box against teams who defend inside their box

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🇮🇹 Italy - Spain 🇪🇸 🔑 The italian CBs are one of the best when it comes to man-to-man situations 🔑 Spain uses a false 9 to create advantages in the midfield ✅ Spain with 2-2-2 (CB-Busi+Koke-Pedri+Olmo) creates the advantages to control the game & beat Italy's pressure

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SUPPORT TO PROGRESS OR TO ATTRACT? Understanding when your position allows you to progress or benefit a teammate is crucial during the game. Perceiving the near defenders and the teammates will allow us to adjust our position to PROGRESS or to ATTRACT.

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Players distant from the ball often feel they're not actively participating or influencing the game. But, even when distant from the ball, they are crucial to the game. Their positioning can significantly influence the opposing team. By occupying the space, they create

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BREAKING MYTHS: "The defender must be facing the player he is defending & doesn't lose the ball reference." The body profile must be oriented to the gap being threatened. Even if we lose sight of the ball, we keep a positional advantage to defend the deep or intercept the ball.

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In my time as manager, it's the best team I've faced. The 2011 Champions League final was the crowning achievement of Pep Guardiola's football philosophy. "Sir Alex Ferguson" 12 years ago, Pep Guardiola's Barcelona defeated Man Utd in a Champions League final. 🧵 28.05.2011

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The SHORT pass ATTRACTS and hypnotizes. Playing short will allow us to GO FAR.

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Ansu Fati, the new number 10 at FC Barcelona after only two years with the team, with the man who discovered him, La Masia director Albert Puig Ansu Fati was just 16 years old when he played his first game – younger than Messi. Congratulations @ANSUFATI @puigortoneda

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The HEAD UP is not only an OFFENSIVE concept. 360º PERCEPTION is fundamental to detect the space or player to defend.

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Many people like the POSITIONAL PLAY but don't know how to apply it. Discover, from the inside, the SUCCES STORY of a top-level U19 team in Spain. Take the limited opportunity to get almost 3 hours of APFC NEXT for only 18.99 USD.

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Inside the box, the POSITIONAL advantage is better than the NUMERICAL advantage. The second CB's blindspot is a crucial space inside the box; occupying this position forces the CB to see the ball or the player; the attacker can also score after the GK's clean.

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RONDOS WITH PURPOSE An effective Rondo must have a purpose, competition & reward for the defenders. 3 Rondos | 2-3vs1 + 4vs2 3vs1 Rules: 4 passes = switch defender Defender's interception = Go at the top 4vs2 Rules: Defenders must recover & score

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For a positional game, we must think about: - What is your formation & REPRODUCE it - Which zones/spaces do you want to OCCUPY - The ROLES of each POSITION - The PURPOSE of the game A positional game without: - Positions, zones/spaces & purpose 👇 ❌IS NOT A POSITIONAL GAME❌

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The best passing line is the one that forces the defender to doubt between looking at the BALL or the PLAYER. The blind spot is the WHERE and the body profile is the HOW.

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When we think of improving a concept: We must understand the related concepts that precede it. For good CONTROL, it is required: HEAD UP to identify rivals & teammates PASSING LANE to adjust my position BODY PROFILE to facilitate control The inseparable must not be separated

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The best coach is the one that can place the ball in zone 3 in a numerical equal situation #positionalplay

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If NO player threatens a run BEHIND the BACKLINE, we should encourage our players to: - DON'T GO BACKWARD - PRESS the receiver BETWEEN THE LINES.

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NUMBER 6 ROLE: Control of the space between CMs & STs is the key to managing the game's rhythm. This space allows you to: - Switching the field when the attacking team overloads the flanks. - Having the positional advantage to prevent the counterattack

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EDY! H*** S***! Who's taking it? Who takes the goal-kick? Who starts the game? HE PASSES TO YOU! HE PASSES TO YOU! Why was Guardiola so mad at Ederson because of the goal-kick? 🧵Understand why Ederson was crucial in the game! 👇👇

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La conversación de Guardiola con Edesron después de marcar el 1-0 al Arsenal

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It is crucial that our players understand that in the defensive half we must defend the goal and not the opponent

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The ball moves the opponents' players. The opponents' players open new spaces. Move the ball to manage the game and progress through the spaces.

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We often see youth players in the US playing at high revolutions. They play 1-touch even when they have space to dribble! Consequence of this, they play by reaction and not comprehension, like robots. Coaches, please be very careful with the "play quick" message.

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🎯2 KEY HABITS in the DEVELOPMENT of young players that ALL COACHES need to promote: - Positioning in a space BETWEEN PLAYERS - Always offer a PASSING LINE

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1) The best thing about Brighton is the conviction of their principle of initiating the game in a controlled manner to dominate it. Even with Chelsea's persistent and aggressive pressure, Brighton always found a free man to play with through short passes and a slow rhythm.

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"Tell me how you press, and I will tell you how you can counterattack." The final objective during pressing is to create a situation in which you have the advantage to recover the ball and counterattack. Let's analyze Araujo's red card and the team's behaviors 👇

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CRUCIAL CONCEPTS ON TRANSITION The OF transition objective is to skip the press after losing & face the backline. For it, it's crucial: 1) Pass the ball to the player who is FACING FORWARD 2) Find the FREE PLAYER 3) FACE the BACKLINE

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MANCHESTER CITY'S BUILD UP: Man City's initial structure aims to threaten the midfielder's gaps to open spaces for the players between the lines. If the opponent doesn't move, you must find a way to force them to move. (Piece of the new course: Man City vs Backline of 5)

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MANCHESTER CITY VS BACKLINE OF 5 | Dominate the Center Channel Dive into our Manchester City Analysis course to uncover how Man City masterfully controls the center channel with 3 players. Discover their tactics for: · Protect the Clean Zone · Masterfully Switching Play ·

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The OPPOSITE MOVEMENT is an excellent concept that provides: - Space to the ball possessor - Opens up a new passing lane in the defender's blind spot

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PLAYER DECISION MAKING | Create the Free Player by Repeating Passes If the opposing team is not pressing, you must be patient to keep the ball and start the action when they start to press.

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Many coaches nowadays ask players to SCAN. But scanning for the SAKE OF scanning is not significant. HOW to scan makes the DIFFERENCE. Depending on the role of the player: - WHEN do I scan? - WHAT do I scan?

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A coach's biggest challenge is ensuring all his players speak the same language. The socio-affective advantage (relationship between players) can be much more powerful than the numerical advantage.

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Only when you share your doubts, you start to find the solution. #rondo #positionalplay

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Creating DEFENSIVE TRIANGLES is an essential sectorial concept for our teams in the defensive phase. It will allow you to: - Press the ball - Cover the back of the player who presses. Are you interested in achieving an elite back line? 👇

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PLAYER DECISION MAKING | Create a New Free Player by Holding the Ball Play against where the defenders want you to go. It’s critical to see where the other team tries to guide the ball and go the opposite way.

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How Roberto De Zerbi's Brighton dominated Old Trafford. ◎ Brighton Patterns ◎ Constant Advantages ◎ Pressing Block ◎ Avoid Brighton Inside Play ◎ Brighton Wingers ◎ Rashford, the Alternative

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THE RONDO: INTENTIONS An essential point for players during the game is recognizing the best intention, depending on the defender's position/behavior. 1) Open Defense = BREAK THE LINE 2) Pressing = BEAT THE LINE 3) Passive Defense = INVITE THE PRESSURE

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PLAYER DECISION MAKING | Create the Free Player by Dribbling Coaching Point #3 : Your dribbling must attack a gap, not a player. Directing the dribbling through spaces between players is important to attract 2 players, not just one. @edersa10 @fcandorra

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The objective of the Positional Game is not to possess the ball; it is to move the ball from one position to the final position. The ball is moved, not the player. The player must find a good position. The ball determines the speed of the game.

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When the ball is OPEN (NO pressure & facing FORWARD) - The perfect time for the attacker to do a PENETRATION RUN - The right moment for the defender to make a LONG STEP BACK

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DURING the travel of the ball, it is crucial to CHECK your SHOULDERS to see where the PRESSURE is, so you can play: - FAST TO BEAT - SLOW TO ATTRACT

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