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.
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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.
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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.
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Rob Gray's "How We Learned to Move" provides a clear and accessible explanation of ecological dynamics, a framework that emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environment in learning and performing motor skills. The book challenges traditional views of skill acquisition, highlighting the importance of perception, action, and affordances. It offers practical applications for coaches and educators, emphasizing the role of constraints-led approaches in skill development. Gray's work emphasizes the dynamic and adaptive nature of learning, promoting a holistic understanding of movement. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their understanding of how people learn to move.
In this episode, George is joined by Simon Schröttle, founder of Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie in Germany. Simon, a coach and player in the Bundesliga for FC Augsburg, and a leading expert in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in soccer, discusses his recent three-part book series titled 'Revolution in Soccer, the Perfect Practice.' Simon shares his journey into CLA, inspired by Rob Gray's book 'How We Learned to Move,' and his experiences applying these principles to optimize soccer practice. He explores various aspects of practice design, including balancing skill and team development, involving players in creating practice constraints, and the importance of watching and analyzing games.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Importance of Play in Coaching 01:28 - Introducing Simon Schrutle and His Philosophy 02:19 - Optimizing Practice Through Theoretical Frameworks 03:49 - Repetition Without Repetition: A New Approach 05:17 - Creating Variability in Practice 07:59 - The Role of Space in Practice Design 09:23 - Incorporating Shot Clock Principles 10:26 - Intentionality in Practice Design 12:52 - Learning Through Play: The Under 12 Philosophy 16:30 - Structuring Effective Practices 20:06 - Balancing Skill Development and Team Strategy 23:44 - Learning from Other Sports 28:16 - Transformative Tips
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