We received a very simple question via e-mail from an interested soccer fan:
How do teams like Real Madrid, Man U. win games?
This soccer fan had researched everywhere and did not find an answer. So we asked ourselves: How do they win? Is there a secret recipe? Is there a magic formula?
After some thought we decided that the four fundamental building blocks of soccer provide the answer. these blocks are:
1. Technical Skills
2. Tactical Ability
3. Physical Fitness
4. Mental Fitness
We believe that the team, in any contest, that on that given day exhibits the better combination of those four areas will win the game. Yes, there is luck on occasion, but we believe that less than 5% of games are won by luck.
No team will ever deliver 100% in each of the four areas at any one time, so it is the relative strengths and the total combination that determines the outcome.
In future articles, we will examine in depth each of the four building blocks and how they work together. We will look at training to overcome specific weaknesses in your own team and how to react to the opponent, who may be better in some or all areas.
Stay tuned !!
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