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Argentina is world champion after a penalty shootout master class. At the core of their performance is goalkeeper Emi Martinez' mind games.
Martinez dominated the French penalty takers, forcing two misses.
Here’s a step-by-step description of his tricks in the final. Thread. 1/
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Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Cup final. A penalty shootout is a psychological game starting with how the manager communicates with his players after the final whistle. Klopp & Tuchel spent those 5 minutes very differently. Here are the events chronologically. 1/9
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A penalty kick is a team performance! For Chelsea's decisive penalty last night, Azpilicueta acted as decoy for Palmeira's mind games, while the real penalty taker, Havertz, quietly prepared his kick in the periphery. Then a last-second switch. How did they do it? And why? 1/9
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The penalty shootout in football is the essence of performing under pressure. I spent 5 years of my life studying the Psychology of this event. Here's what I learned, which can also help understanding it in the current Euros/Copa America. Thread based on 10 of our studies. (1/13)
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The best football players have great awareness of their surroundings, even before receiving the ball. I started studying SCANNING in 1997. Since then, we have filmed & analyzed more than 250 professional players and 200 elite youth players. What have we learned? Thread 1/15.
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Penalty shootouts can be intense, confrontational & volatile. The clash between Argentina and the Netherlands was epic in this sense, culminating with Argentina winning and tauntingly celebrating in front of the Dutch. What events in the shootout led up to this moment? Thread 1/
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is currently football’s number 1 penalty shooter disruptor. How? Here’s a brief historical & scientific analysis of 5 goalkeeper disruption techniques for penalty kicks, ending with Martinez’ “master class” last Saturday. Thread (1/10).
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Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty kick against Manchester United s a pure test of performance under pressure.
Penalty at 0-0.
8 minutes into overtime.
One way to maintain calm here is to proactively take control over yourself & the situation.
How did Mac Allister do this?
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Emi Martinez’ mind games are big, unpredictable & calculated. He is the Machiavelli of football and has stimulated others to copy him & to create counter moves against him.
With this display at the world's biggest stage, I'm curious to see how this will evolve going forward. 11/
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Jürgen Klopp’s Monsters of mentality are not born, they’re made. Proactive preparation, composed execution, and warm/loving communication tend to give the best possible foundation for performance under extreme pressure. Liverpool was up 1-0 before the shootout had even begun. 9/9
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Goalkeepers rarely celebrate big after penalty saves. Martinez is an exception.
Research shows that big & intense celebrations signal confidence, dominance & superiority, affecting teammates positively & opponents negatively. Martinez capitalizes maximally on his first save. 6/
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Paredes then for Argentina.
Martinez knows Lloris might stop being nice & use Martinez’ mind games against the Argentinean players. He therefore quickly grabs the ball & hands it over himself, not giving Lloris any chance to copy his latest move.
Proactive & effective. 9/
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Kevin De Bruyne has an extraordinary awareness and ability to deliver decisive goals & assists.
What can we learn about his vision from studying his scanning?
We had a camera focused on him in the 1st leg vs Atlético Madrid. Here is what we found.
Thread. 1/10
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Kylian Mbappé performed EXTRAORDINARY under pressure in the 2022 World Cup final.
At only 23, he scored 4 goals, including 3 penalties, in which the one in the 118' min would secure a loss for France if he were to miss.
What did he do prior to these pressure kicks?
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Martinez set the stage and took ownership of the penalty area from the beginning.
While Lloris completed the coin toss, Martinez quickly walked to the penalty area, waiting for Lloris to come, like he was welcoming a visitor to his own home: “You’re in my house now!” 2/
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Then, instead of handing the ball to Tchouaméni, Martinez throws it away, forcing the opponent to fetch it. The disrespect is clear & obvious.
No sanctions from the referee. This tells everyone who’s in charge.
When Tchouaméni is ready, Martinez gives him a smug smile. Miss. 8/
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Sometimes, leadership is simply about being aware of potential threats to your teammates & physically present to help. This season, Jordan Henderson has increasingly acted as penalty taker BODYGUARD, to protect Mo Salah against opponent mindgames. Here's how this plays out. 1/4
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Normally, Harry Kane is a fantastic penalty taker, but under extraordinary pressure also he will occasionally miss.
A penalty kick is not exclusively an individual task. Teammates can help, assist & support.
How were the England players supporting Kane in the France match? 1/
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When Lloris arrives, Martinez initiates a handshake. Same w Mbappé.
This is his style. He can be warm & lovely at first, which makes people drop their guard, leaving them more vulnerable when he later strikes. This ambiguity is in itself abusive and part of his strategy. 3/
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When Tchouaméni is up, Martinez is confident in what he can and cannot do & he’s done with being subtle.
First, he simply walks away with the ball, like it’s HIS. While the referee and Tchouaméni wait, he takes his time with it while urging the Argentinean fans to make noise. 7/
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A counter-measure in these situations is for the penalty taker to wait outside the area & arrive late at the penalty mark - a strategy Salah now employs. Chelsea took it to the next level, by appointing their captain as a decoy penalty taker. Clever. Effective. Beautiful. 9/9
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With the 4th French penalty taker, Kolo Muani, Martinez first seems to communicate & gesture with a staff member on the sideline about Kolo Muani. Then he says several times “I’ve watched you!”.
Now, the yellow card is inevitable, but too late, Martinez has basically won. 10/
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At the start of the shootout, Martinez’ disruptions are quiet & subtle. This is probably to get to know the referee and feel out where the line is drawn.
With Mbappe, he urges the referee to check the ball placement. The referee kindly obliges and responds with a ‘thumb up’. 4/
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With Coman, Martinez is pushing a little bit harder, forcing the referee to politely intervene.
Again, he gets the referee to check ball placement, and elicits a compliant response.
Now, Martinez knows he commands the penalty area & he can fully get to work. 5/
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While Tuchel is still in the process of selecting and asking his players, Klopp has finished all his administrative duties and spends his time spreading warmth, love and good energy; even taking a moment to have a laugh with van Dijk. 7/9
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Erling Braut Haaland does not only have an enormous physique & great finishing, he has an extraordinary vision and ability to scan.
So often when those around him all look at the ball, Haaland looks away from it, to prepare what happens next.
Here's how he does it.
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Lionel Messi has an extraordinary ability to perceive & act appropriately upon critical information on the pitch.
Here is a breakdown of his perceptual, cognitive & emotional performance in key moments of the 2022 World Cup final - starting with his 3-2 goal.
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A penalty shootout is a psychological game. Andrew Redmayne gave a mind game master class as Australia beat Peru on penalties to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. What did he do and why did it work? Thread 1/9
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The little things.....
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Liverpool maintains their TEAM approach to penalty kicks from last season, where they insulate & protect their penalty taker from potential opponent mind games.
Salah can then freely focus on his shot.
What did they do in the Community Shield, and where did it come from? 1/5
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Because Liverpool finished their huddle early, they step into the mid circle first, and get to pick position. They pick the side closest to their bench, which enables staff to give further instructions during the shootout & maintains closeness to the warmth of the manager. 8/9
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When the penalty is secured, after VAR, Azpilicueta seeks eye contact with Havertz. Then he grabs the ball, as if HE is the penalty taker, while remaining in eye contact with Havertz. Azpilicueta draws plenty of attention from the Palmeiras players, while Havertz is ignored. 2/9
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The reveal. When the referee finally has established control, the Palmeiras players have cooled off and backed away, the time is right. Havertz has been calmly waiting in the back, focusing on his shot, and the ball is now handed over. The switch is successfully made. 4/9
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At around 60 seconds after the final whistle, Klopp already has made his selection and approaches each penalty taker to tell/ask him what shot to take. He does this one-on-one and often cements his ask with his trademark HUG. The asking process is intimate, safe, and loving. 2/9
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Havertz can now place the ball on the penalty mark without disruptions, continue his focused mental preparation, and ultimately score the penalty kick that wins Chelsea the FIFA Club World Cup. 5/9
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Then, Azplilicueta takes up an early position at the penalty mark, making himself a seemingly stationary and simple target for the Palmeiras players' disruption tactics. They even get a yellow card in the process of trying to disturb him. 3/9
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Penalty kick mind games aim to provoke confusion & doubt in a penalty taker and force a missed shot. In 21-22, they have become increasingly sophisticated. Here are 11 mind game trends, ranging from simple & direct to complex & manipulative, and how to protect against this. 🧵1/
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Entering the circle of players before you've completed the selection is what happened to Gareth Southgate in the 2021 Euros final – you’re late, not ready, become reactive, and what could have been a smooth final reminder to the team becomes erratic, rushed & stressed. 5/9
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Palmeiras has shown earlier this season that they can form an intimidating and effective crowd around the ball and the referee, after important penalties and free kicks are given against them. Chelsea obviously did their home work. 7/9
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In the huddle, Tuchel then asks players about the shots, publicly in front of the whole team. There's plenty of group pressure when done in this way, the chance of honest responses from the players drops, and it creates further stress that carries on to the shootout itself. 6/9
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Why did Chelsea do all this? In 2021-2022, many teams take extreme measures to disturb the penalty taker. The referees do what they can to prevent it, but they're typically outnumbered by the defending team who gets to do & say whatever they want to the penalty taker. 6/9
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Rare to see a team approach penalties so deliberately, controlled & composed as Arsenal did in the Community Shield today.
Every player paused >5 seconds after the whistle. This never guarantees success, but it suggests a collective plan to ACTIVELY control oneself under stress.
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In Mac Allister’s career, this is the longest he has waited after the whistle.
Interestingly, over the past years, he has progressively taken longer time in this position.
This MAY indicate him more actively taking control of the situation and his pre-shot behaviors.
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At 1.30 min, Klopp is done with his rounds, the team is gathered in a huddle, and he gives a short but passionate speech. At 1.45, he finishes and the team breaks up the huddle.
At 1.50 min, Tuchel is still revising his notes, and eventually making his way into the huddle. 3/9
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What ultimately set things on fire in the penalty shootout was the fight around the mid circle prior to Argentina’s last kick. As Lautaro Martinez started walking from the mid circle, he was accompanied and harassed by several Dutch players, Dumpfries seemingly most active. 2/
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Chelsea knows this crowding strategy intimately. When penalties are awarded against Chelsea this season, they also swarm around the penalty taker, attempting to get into his head. Here against Salah/Liverpool. Of course they're prepared for others using it against them. 8/9
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Tuchel spent the first 1-2 minutes seemingly revising his selection, and (probably) from the corner of his eye sees that Liverpool has already finished their huddle before Chelsea has even started it. He then moves to the middle of the circle BEFORE he is done with the plan. 4/9
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The penalty shootout between Spain & Morocco was fascinating. Morocco protected Africa’s honor, w/ immense interest at home. Spain was a big favorite, but failed last (2021 Euros) and missed ALL 3 shots now. Why? Here some observations on penalties, psychology and leadership. 1/
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A penalty shootout is a psychological battle. In the 2023 Women’s World Cup, players on Sweden & USA tried to cope with stress in very different ways.
We cannot see inside their heads, but we can observe micro behaviors & try to infer what they mean.
Here are my best guesses.
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This is not Henderson's first time this season. Against Aston Villa and Emi Martinez, he was joined by a crew. The old-school approach is about leaving the penalty taker to protect himself. However, a penalty kick is a psychological TEAM event, and the best act accordingly. 4/4
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(5) Social manipulation technique. A truly Machiavellian ploy. When United gets the overtime penalty against Villa, Martinez is not addressing the penalty taker, Bruno Fernandes. Rather, he confronts Bruno’s TEAMMATE Cristiano Ronaldo saying: «HE should take the penalty». (8/10)
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Big penalty shootout in the 2022 Carabao cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea. 22 shots. Kepa substituted on last minute, but unable to save a single shot (on 11 attempts) and then missed himself. What happened in this shootout? Psychology, observations and data. Thread 1/
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(3) Verbal confrontation technique. Some goalkeepers engage in old school trash talk, by verbally addressing, insulting and/or humiliating the shooter. In this summer's no-crowd, Copa America semi final, Martinez' words were easily identified. Colombia missed 3 shots. (5/10)
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Most goalkeepers make a save, produce a small gesture and quietly walk away. Martinez is not like other goalkeepers. He has a wide repertoire of penalty save celebrations. Here’s the save from Berghuis and his instantaneous celebration. 5/
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However, tension was building from the beginning in the shootout. The transition when the ball is handed over to the penalty taker provide goalkeepers ample opportunity to engage with the opponent, disturb & show him disrespect. Noppert started very subtly with Messi. 3/
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"Superstars" can be a liability in a penalty shootout. AFTER receiving a prestigious individual award, players score 65% of their shots. PRIOR to receiving an award, they score 89%. Status adds pressure to an already high-pressure event! (4/13)
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Being a penalty taker bodyguard also means being ready to get physical if necessary. When Brighton's Neal Maupay attempts to make a move, Henderson is there dealing with him. Drawing attention to yourself can also be good, as it takes attention off the penalty taker. 3/4
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Great football players employ a wide variety of SCAN TYPES to help them be aware of the most important information in different game situations. The key to performance is not just whether players scan, it is HOW they scan. Here is a detailed overview of 10 scan types. Thread.
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The final kick in the penalty shootout brought the final confrontation. Lautaro Martinez, having just been hounded by Dumfries on his way from the mid circle, gets a final antagonistic kiss by Noppert (and hits back), before he ultimately scores to seal the win for Argentina. 9/
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Does a person's true character appear under big pressure?
For both French players who missed, Mbappé was first to step out of the huddle to get his devastated teammates back into the group.
Real team players speak w/ actions & are there for those who most need support. 11/
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There is a moral question about these techniques, which should be addressed by governing bodies and referees. For now, disruption techniques are effective. Goalkeepers need to employ such techniques skillfully & shooters need to use effective counter measures. (10/10)
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Martinez escalated slightly when handing the ball over to Berghuis. Seemingly innocent, but he hits the sweet spot between appearing jovial, but really being a thug. This gives the penalty taker another thing to think about pre kick: Berghuis smiled upon run-up & missed. 4/
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When interviewed and made aware of these numbers, Xavi: “(...) it's like an obsession. When I entered this room, I analyzed how the chairs, the tables were placed. I always want to sit where I can see the whole room. It's a reflex, I always do that.” 6/15
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Players in the World Cup, Euros, and Copa America miss more shots when pressure is high (late in the shootout), have lower shooting skill (defenders), are older than 23 yrs (younger players score more), and are fatigued (played 120 min). (3/13) Article:
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After the final whistle, all England players show support to their captain. ONE of them walks over & stays - Jordan Henderson. Not saying or doing anything, just hanging out there. Clearly on purpose.
Being a teammate is about being there for the ones who need you the most. 10/
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This plays on the emerging rivalry between Bruno and Cristiano, providing an oblique nudge to Bruno that if he misses, Cristiano is the next penalty taker for United. Bruno missed a penalty for the first time in almost a year (12 straight goals), and Villa wins the game. (9/10)
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A player scans when temporarily directing face/eyes away from the ball, to prepare actions with the ball. High scan frequency (scans per second) is linked with higher pass completion and more progressive passes. Result holds across match situations. 3/15
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First, Mac Allister grabbed the ball early, then moved away from the commotion and chaos around the referee and the penalty spot.
This is likely helpful to keep a clear focus on the task - the imminent shot, and avoid opponents' attempts to disturb and distract.
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A Panenka to decide a penalty shootout in Prague is elegant and cheeky… When you’re 17, and this is how you take your team to the Champions League playoff, it’s worth noticing the name: Roony Bardghji
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I've spent many years studying how the best players in the world collect information in games.
This coming Thursday at 5PM (Europe time) I'm giving a webinar on SCANNING. What is it, what does the research say & how can we train it?
Sign up here:
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France lost the World Cup final, but Kylian Mbappé was brilliant under pressure.
Caution needed when generalizing from one case, but lessons might include:
✔️Quietly handling opponent mind games without any fuss
✔️Falling back on a routine
✔️Accepting & giving team support
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Was this the moment that decided the United v Brighton FA Cup Semifinal?
Wout Weghorst scored his kick, then got the ball and handed it over to Brighton’s Solly March with his own “kiss of death”.
March proceeded to deliver the only miss in the shootout.
Here the details:
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Xavi is still the player with the highest scanning frequency we've measured across an entire match: 8.3 scans in the last 10 seconds before he receives the ball. Great seeing him continuing this habit from the sideline as he's absorbed in the game.
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The best players constantly hunt for information, so they can stay 1-2 steps ahead of the unfolding events.
Here, Coutinho conducts 9 scans in 7 seconds, and is fully prepared when receiving the ball.
Lewandowski isn't far behind, with 5 scans.
Football is an information game.
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We analyzed videos of EVERY SINGLE SHOOTOUT in the World Cup, Euro, and Champions League from 1976 to today, interviewed 25 players who were there, and personally tested predictions in practice with 15 elite teams. The unsurprising conclusion: This is a psychological game! (2/13)
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There’s a risk of catching yellow cards while engaging in these behaviors. Thus, when the referee turned away for a moment, Martinez saw his chance to kick the ball away. Weghorst needed help retrieving it. Not a big deal, but enough to disturb and annoy. 6/
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Placing the ball at the penalty mark too early makes the penalty taker a sitting duck for opponents’ mind games, because one's position now is locked to this location. How did Mohamed Salah successfully change his penalty mark arrival strategy this season? A detailed analysis 1/7
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Goalkeeper mind games are not new to football, and Emi Martinez is one of the stars at it. I’ve tweeted about him at length before, here: . 10/
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is currently football’s number 1 penalty shooter disruptor. How? Here’s a brief historical & scientific analysis of 5 goalkeeper disruption techniques for penalty kicks, ending with Martinez’ “master class” last Saturday. Thread (1/10).
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Many of the top players in the game are/were extraordinary scanners. Of all players we have filmed these past 20+ years, Xavi Hernández is the one with the highest average frequency in a full game (measured last 10 seconds before receiving the ball): 0.83 scans per second. 5/15
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Against Brighton, Henderson took up position to literally cover Salah’s back, so Salah could dedicate his full focus on the penalty kick. One might expect the referee to control these mindgame attempts, but he is only one person and often preoccupied elsewhere. 2/4
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Knowledge about success factors is only the beginning to mastering the penalty shootout in practice. Smart teams approach this holistically, transfer the insights to concrete action, and practice with quality. The best teams in 2021 are committed, clever, and clandestine. (13/13)
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Jorginho’s penalty miss against West Ham today is another example that GKs have figured out ways to stop what used to be an almost unbeatable GK-dependent technique. GKs are now more knowledgeable, clever & execute w perfect timing
How exactly did Fabianski stop Jorginho?
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The perceptual making of De Bruyne's world class assist vs Denmark comes from perfectly timed scans. He scanned 5 times in the 8 seconds prior to receiving the ball. Every time Lukaku touches the ball, de Bruyne looks at the ball. Between every touch, he scans areas off the ball.
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Finally, he steps back and is ready to start his run-up.
The referee blows his whistle and Mac Allister takes almost 10 seconds (!!!) before he starts moving towards the ball, actively taking deep breaths as he waits.
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Players usually scan when there’s lots of space around them, and less when they’re in tight spaces. This is not the case with De Bruyne who maintains his scan rate even when opponents are close.
Makes him effective in those crowded areas where assists & goals are created.
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Positive mind helps! Players who need to score to not instantly lose score 62% of their shots, while 92% of shots where goals instantly give a win are scored. Players also prepare quicker and turn gaze away more on high-stress instantly-lose shots. (5/13)
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De Bruyne scans the pitch prior to receiving the ball with a rate of 0.45 scans/second, thus 4-5 scans every 10 seconds. This is high for a player in his role.
He constantly exposes his eyes to surrounding information and becomes aware of opportunities & threats early.
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Scanning is as important for defending. In a student project, we found that premier league defenders guarding the box against crosses adopted a more open body orientation and scanned more frequently than reserve league/academy defenders.
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Game-based activities where players are required to pick up game-specific information are essential to develop scanning. To get many relevant repetitions, supplement with exercises where scanning is necessary for successful task solution. Video: SC Heerenveen first team. 13/15
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When the penalty area is cleared, Mac Allister moves towards the penalty mark, places the ball & takes up a waiting position by the ball – instead of immediately walking back.
I like the composed, step-by-step routine, where HE (and not others) decides when he does what.
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Things naturally got more heated as the shootout proceeded. After Weghorst’s goal, a small fight erupted with Martinez over the ball. Dumfries also wanted a word and was on his way over to take part. 7/
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Many believe penalties is all about luck. True or not; we found that the more players believe the outcome of penalties are down to chance/lottery the more likely they are to experience destructive anxiety. Perception of control is key. (11/13)
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ONE England player did then emerge – Jude Bellingham. A long hug, some words, and when running away, he does so with an urging & energizing body language to the others.
Bellingham’s character & instinctual feel for what is right will make him a big future leader for England. 8/
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Edwin van der Sar was brilliant at delaying. Keeping his towel by the corner flag, taking forever to get into the goal, forcing the shooter to wait. This way, he indirectly takes the initiative, disrupts the shooter’s rhythm, and forces on him extra seconds of rumination. (7/10)
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Going up against Emi Martinez - one of the fiercest, most trash-talking penalty stoppers in the world right now - Man United and Liverpool chose two different ways to protect their penalty taker. Performing under pressure is always a TEAM event.
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It’s beautiful to see France approach this last kick as a team, where they basically mark & block out each of their opponents, to give Mbappé space.
This is a trend in professional football in 2022 – many teams now view the individual act of a penalty kick as a team event. 8/
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(1) Visual distraction technique. Goalkeepers sometimes engage in erratic movements to disturb the visual field of the shooter, command attention, and create disorder. Study shows players are 10% less likely to score when faced with distraction (2/10)
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How can you prevent these hostile opponent goalkeeper hand-offs? One way is for your own goalkeeper to hand the ball to the next teammate penalty taker. Noppert figured this out & here hands the ball to de Jong. Too late for the Dutch team though. 8/
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One extensive, well-timed scan -> assist. KDB plays the information game better than anyone.
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