Thread by @MagnusEStrand

Interesting to read Maurizio #Sarri's Pro-License thesis of how he prepared the week of training during his time in Società Sportiva Arezzo (06-07 season).

This🧵will look at three specific rules he used during practice games & how they are adaptable at all levels. PDF⬇️ (1/7)

1⃣"2 or 3-touch"
• Could potentially make the players playing simpler ("which is the hardest thing" - Johan Cruyff) & faster (confusing the OPP by changing point of reference at speed). (2/7)

I would argue that occasionally limiting touches can also foster creativity (in a different way) as teams & players are "in prison" (touch limit) & needs to find creative solutions individually & collectively (communication/decision-making/execution) to solve situations! (3/7)

2⃣"Goal only valid (for attacking team) if all attacking players are in the opposing half":
• Attacking together (ensures that the team travels together, meaning good vertical compactness which also improves the conditions for counter-pressing). (4/7)

3⃣ "Goal rewarded with two points to attacking team if defensive player(s) is still in the opponents half":
• Defending together (encourages all defensive players to track back and defend as a compact unit)
• Can be adjusted based preference for rest-attack structure (5/7)

In conclusion, specific rules in practice games can help promote behaviors that bring life to the playing style (principles). If not in combination, promoting a style (principles) by rules can be an effective substitute as opposed to promoting a style by vocal coaching! (6/7)

drive.google.com/file/d/13qm8bI… (7/7)