What makes Mikel Arteta’s OOP defensive principles so resolute?
It’s the importance placed on the inevitable “second ball” phenomenon unique to the EPL.
A THREAD
theguardian.com
It’s the importance placed on the inevitable “second ball” phenomenon unique to the EPL.
A THREAD
theguardian.com
When the ball is in the air it’s more difficult to predict an outcome- why the transition game (basketball analogies) is so vital for EPL teams to master drawing.
Mikels solution?
Control the space that ball can land in vs controlling the success of that physical 1 v 1 duel.
Mikels solution?
Control the space that ball can land in vs controlling the success of that physical 1 v 1 duel.
In the same way it’s difficult to control “super passers” like TAA/KDB, coaches choose to control the space vs the individual IP.
OOP we see relationism “cheating” in the press for Arsenal with key intensity in the shadow cover vs the initial trigger who more guides to a side.
OOP we see relationism “cheating” in the press for Arsenal with key intensity in the shadow cover vs the initial trigger who more guides to a side.
Take the recent Liverpool game as an example of how Mikel uses second balls to control a dangerous transition game & gain control.
Havertz statistically lost a majority of duels but he’s more a “decoy” to the real prize of the outball- the second ball which was Jorginho’s task.
Havertz statistically lost a majority of duels but he’s more a “decoy” to the real prize of the outball- the second ball which was Jorginho’s task.
In conclusion the modern press has moved away from just ensuring your lines are compact & making sure you have adequate triggers.
Focus on the success of the more predictable secondary duel vs the primary individual battle of an out ball with athletic aggression & intensity.
Focus on the success of the more predictable secondary duel vs the primary individual battle of an out ball with athletic aggression & intensity.
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