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2 years

Ever wonder what passages of play look like from a player's POV? Here's Arsenal's team goal through the eyes of Tomiyasu last season. In Be Your Best, players can replay this exact scenario, learning how to scan correctly. 🧠

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Last night we spent the entire game analysing every move, scan, & pass from Phil Foden. This is what we found. 🧠

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The very best strikers have an incredible awareness about them. Lewandowski displays this constantly 🧠👏

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Bounce Pass and Spin in Behind 🤩 Guardiola teaching Sterling how to pull out a defender with a closed body position, then exploit the space

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How good was Messi's scanning, awareness and decision making during the World Cup final? We watched him the whole game to find out. A Thread 1/9 🧵

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How good is Martin Odegaard's scanning, vision, & decision making? We watched the Arsenal man the whole game on Sunday to find out. A Thread 🧵1/14

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-3 Scans in 2 seconds to gather the info he needs. -Anticipation of the pass -And then arriving late dynamically to gain an edge over the defenders. Lewandowski was born with the number 9 on his back 9⃣👏

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Joshua Kimmich with an awareness master class. Every single scan timed to perfection 👏🧠

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How good is Messi's scanning? We spent the entire game vs Poland last night, watching, analysing and counting every single scan. This is what we found. A Thread 1/9 🧵

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No player is bigger than the team. Compare how both Mbappe and Mane respond to these situations. One sulks, the other is frustrated but keeps on fighting. I know which one I want young players to take example from

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Really impressed with Spain’s movement last night. Notice how the constant runs drag opponents out creating passing lanes 🧠👏

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In yesterday's Manchester Derby we counted every single scan made by both Rodri and Kobbie Mainoo. What were the results? A Thread 🧵 (1/11)

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The Critical Scan is one of the hardest skills in football. But for those who master it, it can be incredibly powerful. Here's why. A Thread 1/10 🧵

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The best scanner in the game? Xavi gets my vote 👏

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Cool examples of deception in pro sports. A Thread 🧵1/8

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This is how you deal with a cross. Marquinhos with a perfect demonstration of scan timing and body position 🧠

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Scanning is not natural. Son's Dad built this habit into him from being a youngster. You see it pay off countless times on the pitch 🧠

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Wenger knows🧠

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Let's talk about Modric's assist last night. The scan right before he receives the ball, and then that beautiful technique. He's like a fine wine 🍷

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How does a League Two Player compare to a Premier League player when it comes to scanning? A Thread 🧵(1/11)

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Giroud scans to see Mbappe in the space, & makes a run to drag the defender away. As for the defending, let’s not talk about that 😅

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Ain't no sneaking up on Busquets 👀

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Look at Martinez's desire to win the second ball. Luck comes the way of the team that fights the hardest 👏

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7 scans in 7 seconds for Foden's assist in the first leg against Atletico. When he finally picks up the ball he's completely aware of everything around him. A different class.

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Foden possesses an incredible awareness and scanning ability. Here he is putting it to use against Atletico Madrid a few seasons ago, getting the game winning assist

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Pirlo's ability to adapt to his surroundings was a joy to watch. Adaptability at its finest 🍷🧠

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Last night, he was sensational. Foden scanned the field an incredible 767 times, checking his shoulder an average of 8.1 times in the 10 seconds before receiving the ball

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Messi showing his class during the international break. 3 scans, the turn keeping his opponent at distance. Head up, and what a ball 👏

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De Bruyne’s awareness is just incredible. His passing isn’t too bad either 😅

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The legendary Paolo Maldini once said: "If I have to make a tackle then I have already made a mistake." Good perception certainly allows defenders to position better and stay ahead of attackers. Great example here by DeVrij, who averages only 1.2 tackles per game in Serie A.

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If you're try to teach a young player about scanning. Just show them clips of Frenkie de Jong. His timing and frequency is incredible

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La Pausa in action ⏸️ Pedri has a couple opportunities to pass but calmly delays. Once the defender makes that step and the space opens, he executes 👏

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Constant scans, positions himself on the blindside, and then makes his run when the defender looks away. Striker movement 101 🧠

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We’ve spent 6 years developing technology which can improve player performance by 28% in just 9 weeks. A Thread (1/12) 🧵

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From critical scan to assist in just 0.20 seconds. Harry Kane's ability to scan at the right moments makes him one of the best in the world

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This is a list of some of the best scanners the game has ever seen. Based on Foden's performance last night, he'd be sitting second in this table, with a scan frequency of 0.81

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Let’s talk about Mane’s movement last night. Sensational. 4 scans in the build up, and a fake run to find space for the finish. Different level 🧠

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Disguise is in the details. A drop of the shoulder isn’t just about shifting your body one way and then going the other. Just look how Messi goes even further, using his foot position to fool and beat his man 🧠👏

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Haaland lures defenders into a false sense of security. One minute you think he’s under control, then a split second later, he’s sent you the wrong way and the ball is already in the back of the net 👏🧠

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1. #DeBruyne : Very high scan frequency allows him to study all possibilities. 2. #Ødegaard: Smaller scans due to the tight situation. Clearly he had a plan before receiving the ball! 3. #VanDijk : Excellent scan timing so he sees exactly when the attacker makes a penetrating run.

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Last night we spent the entire game analysing every move, scan, & pass from De Bruyne & Modric. This is what we found. A Thread 1/11 🧵

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How does Bruno Fernandes' scanning compare to Messi's? Last night we spent the entire Portugal v Switzerland game analysing and counting every scan. This is what we found. A Thread 🧵1/10

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Losing 1-0 in the dying minutes, slipped and down on the floor, but look at Ostigard’s desire to prevent the goal 💪 He remains aware, tracks his man, and what a clearance 👏

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Scanning in defensive situations deserves more praise. Far more risk in taking your eyes off the ball. But as shown, it could just win you a Champions League 🤷‍♂️

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Kimmich’s head never stops turning. And what about the disguise on that pass 👏🧠

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How good is Mbappe's scanning. We counted every single one vs England. Here's what we found. A thread 🧵1/8

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As usual, Messi's scan timing was sensational for most of the game. Eyes on the ball when touched, eyes on the space when the ball is already in motion. 8/9

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Total Number of Scans: 676 Another huge number compared to other players analysed during the tournament. 2/9

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And here it is only display once more against Sheffield United 📹 @mfbnvideos

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"The very good players scan six to eight times in the last ten seconds before they get the ball" - Arsene Wenger. This was of the interesting findings from a study by Arsenal and the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences. Former Wenger student, @cesc4official , knows👇🏼

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«Speed is often confused with insight. When I start running earlier than the others, I appear faster.» - Johan Cruyff Being fast is certainly not all about physical ability. Think faster, be faster! #cognitivetraining

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High scan frequency (scans per second) is linked with higher pass completion and more progressive passes. It's no surprising then, that Foden had a 100% pass completion rate last night, making 40 out of his 40 passes.

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Dybala's ability needs no explaining, but this clip just highlights why so many big clubs are after him this summer. Full of flair, while also doing the technical parts right 👏

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Whoever snaps up Darwin Nunez in the summer has one heck of a player. Perfect scan timing in this goal. Anticipates the defender, and then that finish 👏

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Scan Frequency: 0.47 Slightly lower than what Odegaard is capable of, but still an incredibly high rate. This means that in the last 10 seconds before receiving the ball he made 0.47 scans per second. Or 4.7 scans per 10 seconds. 3/14

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Erling Haaland is so much more than just goals. Compared to most other strikers, his vision is truly remarkable. So what makes him so special? A Thread 🧵1/7

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Luka Modric's Scanning in numbers vs Argentina. A Thread 🧵 1/7

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Critical Scans The critical scan is the last scan a player makes as the ball is travelling towards them. In the game, Messi received the ball 57 times, making a critical scan on 18 occasions - 32% of the time. 4/9

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Total Scans: 680 This was the total amount of times Messi scanned vs Poland. We used the TV images for this, meaning that the actual number will be higher when accounting for camera cuts and Messi's position in frame. 2/9

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The next Haaland? Andreas Schjelderup is just 18 years old and is already the top goalscorer in one of Europe's top leagues, with clubs like Liverpool & Arsenal rumoured to be interested. So, what's his secret? A thread 🧵1/7

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Marcus Rashford is potentially the most in-form player on the planet right now. But what explains his resurgence? We teamed up with @VideosModern to break it down. A Thread 1/11🧵

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One of the ways that Aurélien Tchouaméni prepared to play CB on Saturday was by using VR 🧠💪 Madrid came out on top 4-0 and he got himself a clean sheet

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Forward Pass Completion Messi attempted 31 forward passes, hitting the target 28 times. That's a success rate of 90%. 5/9

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Could watch this assist from Jorginho on repeat. The two scans, the first time pass, and the absolute perfect weight 👏

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Odegaard has always taken his scanning seriously. We can't take credit for his insane ability, but here he is back in 2018 using our VR training tool, Be Your Best, to maintain his cognitive skills while out injured with a broken metatarsal. 11/14

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Total number of scans: 493 Odegaard is definitely one of the top scanners in the game. This number was the total observed by us when Odegaard was in view. 2/14

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Rodri scanned a total of 739 times, with a scan rate of 0.41. That means he averaged 4.1 scans in the 10 seconds before receiving the ball. (2/11)

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Scanning is a skill that even players at the highest level can struggle with. 3 opportunities to scan when the ball was already in motion, and none taken. Ball watching will cost you

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Some of Ronaldo's off the ball movement is just exceptional. Fake runs, using opponents as screens, the man has it all 👏

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To take your eyes off the ball just once as it's travelling towards you is an extremely difficult skill. In this clip, Odegaard manages to do it twice. He's one of the best in the world when it comes to critical scans. 5/14

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Deception through body shape ⤴️ Shape your body one way, go the other. Mbappe's trademark near post shot is a prime example of this. 5/8

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A Barcelona official to ESPN author Simon Kupe: "Watch Messi. In the first few minutes he just walks across the field. He is looking at each opponent, where the guy positions himself, and how their defense fits together. Only after doing that does he start to play." 1/2

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One scan can be the difference between being on the back or front foot. Van Dijk's awareness is class 🧠👏

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Scanning is difficult to train. The chaos of an 11aside game is the best place to learn, but for many players, only 1 game a week is a reality. With VR, players can perform more meaningful scans in 10 minutes, then they would in an entire 90 minute match.

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For all 3 of Messi's failed attempted forward passes, he failed to perform a critical scan. Had he scanned in this situation for example, he might've gone for the better option to his right. 7/9

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One mistimed scan can cost a goal. For strikers this is a golden opportunity. Time your runs when the defender is looking away 🧠 #Chelsea

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Scan Timing As expected, Odegaard's timing was flawless. He scans when the ball's speed and direction is set (after a pass/in between touches). And he keeps his eyes on the ball when it's kicked to assess its change in speed & direction. 10/14

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Scan Frequency: 0.34 That means in the last 10 seconds before receiving the ball he made 0.34 scans per second. Again, higher than your average Premier League forward. 3/9

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If you want to improve your scan timing, frequency, decision making, or all round cognitive skills, you can do so in VR, using Be Your Best. Go to to learn more. 9/9

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How do you deal with Haaland? When a player moves as well as him, you have to be constantly aware. Van Dijk did just that 🧠👏

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Mainoo scanned a total of 550 times, with a scan rate of 0.23. That means he averaged 2.3 scans in the 10 seconds before receiving the ball. (3/11)

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Interestingly, 30% of Messi's successful forward passes came after a critical scan. And he didn't lose the ball once after performing one. 6/9

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Deception through scanning 👀 In football misleading scans can be used in combination with body position to fool opponents. This Youri Tielemans assist is a great example. 7/8

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There have been dozens of scientific publications written on scanning down the years. The overall conclusion: The best players look at the game, others look (more) at the ball

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"I try to look up as quickly as possible, try to read the situation, but football is so quick, it's just a split-second, and then you decide." @DeBruyneKev ´s vision, understanding and recognition of space are on another level! #cognitivetraining #footballtraining #ManCity

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So much quality in this goal from Barca 👏

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When it comes to scanning, Harry Kane has an exceptional frequency for a striker. Combine this with his positioning, and movement, and you have a word class player 🧠

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A masterclass in receiving from Thiago 👏 Two scans, sole of his foot for quick manipulation, head up to confirm the pass, and then just wait for the execution at the end 🎯 #LFC

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Another top player forgetting basic scanning skills, which at this level costs you big 😣

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Forward Pass Completion - 78% Previous studies show that players who scan more, make more successful forward passes. Odegaard attempted 27 forward passes, hitting the target 21 times. 6/14

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Critical Scans The critical scan is the last scan a player makes as the ball is travelling towards them. Odegaard received the ball 58 times, making a critical scan on 33 occasions - 57% of the time. This is an insane number. 4/14

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Even though he didn't play yesterday, take a look at playmaker #DeBruyne 's high frequency #scanning and how it allows him to constantly check for available space and make key passes! Impressive! 👏⚽️ #cognitivetraining #BMGMCI #UCL

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Pedri’s disguise when receiving the ball is unreal. Great example for young players out there 🧠

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Tennis is an unusual example for this, but in Sunday's match between Novak Djokovic and Tim van Rijthoven. The Dutchman used the same drop of the shoulder to fool his opponent. 3/8

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"Football has a thing: You have to decide on an action in a moment, and your head has to be fresh for taking that decision in the moment." @Thiago6 , in both words and action, really seems to understand the presence and importance of cognitive skills in football!

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It's angles like this that help you to understand the importance of scanning. With so little time on the ball, you need to be one step ahead

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Rodri spent the majority of the game in a deep role with all 11 Manchester United players sat in front of him. With no pressure from behind, the need to scan was reduced. (5/11)

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"Positionally he is a veteran with or without the ball. With the ball, he makes the difficult look easy." - Johan Cruyff Busquets might be known for picking the easy pass, but his vision and ability on the ball also enables him to be creative and open up a tight defense!

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How to deal with blind side runs! Perception and good positioning allowing @VirgilvDijk to see both the ball and the striker, forcing the run away from the goal. Great defenders scan more! #cognitivetraining

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So smooth... #Fabregas shows us what a real #scanning workout looks like, getting in that #criticalscan just before receiving the ball. #football #vision

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