

EP110: What Basketball Coaches Can Learn from Soccer’s Evolution with Simon Schröttle
4 snips Apr 23, 2025
Simon Schröttle, founder of the Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie and a prominent soccer coach, reveals transformative coaching insights influenced by soccer's evolution. He discusses the Constraints-Led Approach, emphasizing the balance between skill development and team strategy. The conversation touches on integrating variability in drills, innovative tactics like counter-pressing from soccer to basketball, and the importance of player involvement in practice design. Schröttle’s dynamic methods cultivate freedom and engagement, fostering effective learning for young athletes.
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Optimize Practice with CLA
- Use the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) to optimize practice by designing specific boundaries and constraints.
- This approach helps players improve weaknesses while still allowing natural skill development through play.
Long Ball Practice Game
- Simon uses a large field with two goals and a neutral player to encourage long balls in practice.
- This setup forces players to read the game and execute long passes under pressure.
Use Larger Fields for Transitions
- Small-sided games often use too small a playing area, limiting space for transitions.
- Practicing in larger spaces better represents game conditions like full-court transitions in basketball.