All components worked together. Back to front, front to back. No one player was doing anything other than playing for a team, and as a team. The "politics" of soccer is not that of a capitalism, but one of community. It was the socialism of Shankly, where one player was part of a whole. And that was on display for the first time in a long time in the Liverpool squad. Chelsea isn't defeated easily, and only when all members of a team are playing together.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
The best thing I have seen recently is the usurper Martin Kelly. He has usurped the right back position from Glen Johnson, who appears to be refinding his form on the left side of the pitch. So somethings change and others get better.
Also Meireles. Wow. Now he cannot stop scoring, and not easy goals either, most of them off of the volley or half volley. They look good and when on target are unstoppable .
The Passing Game and Man to Man Marking
The pass and move theory was subscribed to Liverpool early on and whether it was invented there or not it results in the most attractive forms of attacking football. It also presents extreme challenges for defenders in a game.
In a session the other night I divided the pitch into three zones. The two outside zones were 10 X 20 and the centre zone was 30 x 20. In each end zone it is one v one and the centre zone it is 3 v 3. the objective is simple the ball has to pass from one end to the other through the players in the end through the middle to the other side and then back. All players have man to man marking assignments. This drill requires constant passing motion to score goals, and constant defensive pressure, especially in the middle zone , to intercept the ball and prevent scoring. Encourage contact, shielding and strong shoulder challenges. It is a very tiring drill when executed properly and regular breaks are required.
Walk On
Hal White
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