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Play Like Pep Guardiola's Barcelona: A Soccer Coach's Guide Agustín Peraita Illustrations PDF
Play Like Pep Guardiola's Barcelona:
A Soccer Coach's Guide
Agustín Peraita
Illustrations PDF
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Definitions and Explanations of Each Concept
Positional Attack
Key:
Principle
Sub-
Principle
Sub- Sub
principle
Travelling with the ball
Numerical
Superiority
Rational
Occupation
of Space
Pace of
Play Patience/Continuity
Dribbling to release
Relational distances
Offensive building timing
Constant support
Receivers at different lengths of
pass
Support behind the line of the ball
Adding players from other lines
Width
Depth
Secure possession
zone
Triangle
Diamond
Inverted neck-tie
Think about the pitch as though it has a ladder laid over it. Each rung or step on
the ladder takes the play (and the team) up to the next level of the pitch, towards
the opposition’s goal. Thus, as we step up onto each rung, we progress up the
pitch. The narrow ladder (above) is just to help visualise the concept. In reality,
it is as wide as the pitch.
Creating Space
Creating Space
Find the
Free Man
Width and
Depth
Interchange
of
Positions
Third
Man
Dribbling to release
Incorporation of the first
line
Pace of play with near players
Movements to break from
the second line
Attract opposition to free up other
players
Support movements of the third line
Attacking Transition
Use Free Spaces Timing of Offensive
Buildup Play
Pace of play. Speed of circulation. Safe technical action
Numerical superiority from the third man
Keep the ball
Finishing Rational occupation of space
Defending
Pressing Defense
Zonal
Marking
Defend
higher up
the pitch
Press and
Screen
Defensive
Depth
Hounding the opposition if they have the
ball.
Defensive timing. Prevent advance.
Screen my direct
opponent’s passing line
Reduce space in depth
Vigilance without the
ball
Advance as the
opposition passes back
or when turned
opponents have the ball
Hound the ball carrier
Reduce space in width
Covering the nearby zone, building up a
defensive triangle with the hounding
man
Watch our backs, move
sideways
Build up defensive
line density
Defensive Transition
Where did we lose the ball?
Attitude after losing the ball
Pressing [get ready to press the
opposition collectively in order
to have a defensive numerical
superiority]
Drop off [a player delays
opponent’s advance whilst the
remainder of the team
reorganize to prevent play
progressing]
Set marking responsibilities
Screen lines of pass
Generate defensive numerical superiority
Defensive Tactical Intensity
Attitude towards the ball
Passive Marking Tackle
Positioning
Compact 1 4 5
Expanded 2 6 7
Spread Out 3 8 9
Example of zonal marking of a team that defends 1-4-3-3 (white) representing
Pep’s team, against a team that attacks with a 1-4-2-3-1 (black).
Example of the behavior of the defender to gain positional
superiority despite numerical inferiority.
Example of assisting behavior, sent to obtain defensive
numerical superiority or support for the outpaced teammate.
Striving for the Model of Play… through Movement
Difficulty versus Complexity
Travelling
with the ball
Numerical Superiority
Dribbling to release
Constant support
Adding players from other lines
First Stage of Drills
Second Stage of Drills
Third Stage of Drills
Fourth Stage of Drills
Fifth Stage of Drills
Sixth Stage of Drills
Seventh Stage of Drills
Eighth Stage of Drills
Pedagogic Planning of the Offensive Moment
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENTPositional
AttackPrinciple
Travelling with the
ball1 2
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple Numerical Superiority 1 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Dribbling to release 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Constant support 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Adding players from
other lines1
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple
Rational Occupation
of Space1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Relational Distances 1 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Receivers at different
lengths of pass1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Width 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Depth 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Securing possession
zone
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple Pace of Play
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple
Patience and
Continuity
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Offensive
Temporizations
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Support behind the
line of the ball
Positional
AttackPrinciple Creating Space 1
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple Finding the free man 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple Dribbling to Release 1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Pace of play with near
players1
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Attract to free up
further players1
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple Width and Depth
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple
Interchange of
Positions
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Incoporation of first
line players
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Movements to break
in the second line
Positional
AttackSubSubPrinciple
Movements to break
in the third line
Positional
AttackSubPrinciple Third Man
Day of the Week →
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
* The number in each column refers to the difficulty of the session, 1 being easiest.
If a cell has no number in it, it is not being trained at that time.
Pedagogic Planning of the Defensive Moment
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENTPressing
DefensePrinciple Retreat 1 2 2
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Zonal Marking 1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Hounding opposition
with the ball1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Vigilance without the
Ball1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Covering nearby
zones1
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Defending higher up 1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Defensive timing.
Avoiding Advance1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Advance in pass backs
and turned
opposition
1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Watching our backs
and sideways1
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Press and Screen
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Screening lines of
pass
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Hounding the ball
carrier
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Defensive depth 1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Reducing space in
depth1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Reducing space in
width1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple Defensive stepping 1
Pressing
DefensePrinciple Pressure 1
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Press and screen 1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple Set marks 1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Screening lines of
pass1
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple
Generating defensive
superiority1
Pressing
DefenseSubPrinciple Gain height
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple Vigilance
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple Push the line
Pressing
DefenseSubSubPrinciple Relative distance
Day of the Week →
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
Pedagogic Planning of Transitions
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENTDefensive
transitionPrinciple Pressure vs retreat 1
Defensive
TransitionSubprinciple
Pressure: defensive
numerical superiority1
Defensive
TransitionSubprinciple Pressing retreat 1
Defensive
TransitionSubprinciple
Selecting the
defensive height1
Offensive
TransitionPrinciple
Using free spaces vs
temporization
Offensive
TransitionSubprinciple Using free spaces
Offensive
TransitionSubprinciple
Offensive
temporization
Day of the Week →
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
Pedagogic Planning of the Model of Play in Set Pieces
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENT
Strategy
Defensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Corners 1 2 3 4
Defensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Goal kicks 1 2
Defensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Free kicks
Defensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Throws 1 2 3
Defensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Kick offs
Offensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Corners
Offensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Goal kicks 1 2 3
Offensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Free kicks 1
Offensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Throws 1 2 3
Offensive
StrategySubSubPrinciple Kick offs
Day of the Week →
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENTContext-
ualized
technique
Technical
ActionsWays of Recuperating the ball 1
Technical
ActionsWays of Relation through Pass 1 1
Technical
ActionsWays of Shots on goal
Technical
ActionsWays of Headers 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Throw ins 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Crosses
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Regain possession 1 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Guess movements 1
Day of the Week →
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
Pedagogic Planning of Contextualised Technique
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENT
Technical
ActionsWays of Recovering the ball 1
Technical
ActionsWays of
Communicating
through passing1 1
Technical
ActionsWays of Shots on goal
Technical
ActionsWays of Headers 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Throw ins 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Crosses
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of Regaining possession 1 1
Set Piece
TechniqueWays of
Anticipating
movements1
Day of the Week →
Contextualised technique
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
Pedagogic Planning of Psychological Values
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
MOMENT LEVEL CONTENT
Values Collective Ambition
Values Collective Cooperation 1
Values Collective Aggression 1
Values Collective Dedication
Values Collective Communication 1 2
Values Collective Concentration 1 2
Values Collective Security
Day of the Week →
Identity
P R ESEA SON
W eek 1 W eek 2 W eek 3 W eek 4 W eek 5 W eek 6
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