Here we will discuss different methods and practices of coaching- both the defensive and the attacking side of the game. Simeone practices, and of other managers will be shared.
I will also share more personal ideas on coaching and session ideas.
Simeone uses a variety of basic, yet very effective, Small Sided Games (SSG's) to incorporate Atletico's style of play into the team. Building on from the Rondo, we see how it comes together as a whole unit, with the fast changes of pairings having to react to the ball and one another. The defensive unit in the practice must do three main actions:...
In this video there are a number of defensive scenarios that are being practiced:
As a lot of people know, 'El Rondo' is seen as a valuable tool in developing an array of technical and tactical qualities in building possession, with the ultimate aim being that of achieving penetration. They can be practiced from 3v1, to 4v2, to 7v3 etc. These training methods were made most famous in recent times by Pep Guardiola, but...
