Bene Schneiderbauer Profile Banner
Bene Schneiderbauer Profile
Bene Schneiderbauer

@BeneSB_

12,074
Followers
192
Following
593
Media
1,477
Statuses

⚽ Academy Coach | Vertical Possession Football | Join My Mentorship Program Below ⬇️

Munich
Joined November 2022
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Pinned Tweet
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
"Rondo, rondo, rondo. Every. Single. Day. It's the best exercise there is. You learn responsibility and not to lose the ball. If you lose the ball, you go in the middle. Pum-pum-pum-pum, always one touch.” (Xavi) You can teach almost anything in a rondo. 16 Important Details:
Tweet media one
51
510
4K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
10 months
“Roberto [De Zerbi] is one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years.” (Guardiola) Here is what I learned from De Zerbi. Part 1: Control the ball with the sole of your foot. 🔽
Tweet media one
11
195
1K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
Xavi once said: ”The third man is impossible to defend.” As usual, De Zerbi takes what works and perfects it. How does he use the third-man concept? ⬇️
12
164
1K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
6 months
What I learned about Xabi Alonso's Style of Play. Part 3: Principles ⬇️
Tweet media one
17
147
1K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
How does Maurizio Sarri teach his style of play? "[Sarri] has a great ability to teach." "When you see Sarri's teams play, you know how they train." (Arrigo Sacchi) Here is what I learned about Sarri's Training. Part 5: Training ⬇️
Tweet media one
10
153
1K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
Maurizio Sarri is one of the most interesting coaches. He changed the way I think about football forever. "He sees things others don't see. He makes you understand how football is" (Koulibaly) Here's what I learned from him: Part 3: Verticality ⬇️
16
137
973
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
Jürgen Klopp transformed Liverpool into one of the best pressing teams in the world. The goal is to be “the most difficult team to play against”. Here’s what I learned: 4 Principles about preparing pressing.⬇️
Tweet media one
13
136
973
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
José Mourinho is considered a master at creating a collective team culture. Many former players report that they would "die" for him. But how does he do it? Here are some key points I learned from him: PART 1 1. Feedback without Filter. We are not used to that anymore. We are
8
176
862
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
8 principles of Jürgen Klopp's pressing ⬇️
Tweet media one
8
131
802
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
De Zerbi's style of play consists of many short passes. To make these combinations possible, he uses the principle of ‘Minimum Width’. How does he apply it in detail? ⬇️
Tweet media one
10
89
775
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
7 months
How I teach De Zerbi Principles in the 4v4+3N Positional Game. 5 Coaching-Points: ⬇️ Divide the field into three zones (2x end zones, 1x middle zone). The goal is to move the ball from the end zone to the other (= 1 point). Possible situation in the game: It's about the
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
13
105
763
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
My coaches taught me to make the pitch as big as possible. "After the game," they said, "your shoes have to be white from the sideline.” Nowadays, more and more coaches use the principle of 'Minimum Width'. When we talk about this principle, we have to talk about Roberto De
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
19
122
725
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Principles of Counter Attacks. If you are able to outplay overload situations efficiently, you are independent of the quality of your players. This makes counterattacks a powerful weapon for underdog teams. The first 5 Principles I teach my players to outplay the defensive:
5
114
703
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
De Zerbi: “The most important principle is to command the game, to control it. This is done through knowledge, reading situations, and choices. Deciding well is a consequence of knowing how to read the situation well.” I discuss this principle in more detail below. ⬇ Main
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
11
114
694
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Mini Course: Playing out from the back Contents: 1. Position Principles 2. Attack the space behind the defensive line 3. Outplay Opponents through the center 4. Switching play 5. Outplay Opponents over the outside 6. Training Click here to start⬇️
10
101
706
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
The key to improve your system⬇️
Tweet media one
9
61
663
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
De Zerbi wants to control the game. To control the game, you need to control the middle. This is nothing new. What I find remarkable is how extreme De Zerbi uses this idea. In this thread, I will discuss the Sub-Principle: 'Keep the ball in the middle as long as possible' ⬇️
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
3
99
637
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
De Zerbi's first principle is to control the game. In this thread, I will discuss the sub-principle ‘Attract Pressure’. Let's look at it in more detail: ⬇️ Sub-principle ‘Attract Pressure’: To control the game, we need to control the middle. To play through the middle, we
3
100
628
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
8 months
De Zerbi optimized the Third Man Concept. It works very well under pressure. One aspect is the direction of the movements. Sub-Principle: Make the pass as easy as possible. ⬇️ How? The third man runs toward the free man. This makes the pass easier to execute. Easier means
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
6
92
634
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Maurizio Sarri is a fascinating Coach. I read Thesis for his UEFA Pro Licence, where he wrote about a typical training week. What I’ve learned:
9
66
615
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
8 months
In a recent interview, Roberto De Zerbi talked about outplaying pressing. He discussed the maxim: End where the pressing starts. More details below ⬇️
Tweet media one
9
82
602
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
9 months
What I learned from Roberto De Zerbi: Three ways to create Numerical Superiority 🔽 (Part 2) “The last principle is knowing how to recognize where there is numerical superiority. Reading different game situations.” We can build-up the game systematically with numerical
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
5
95
596
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
PART 1 Roger Schmidt has taken ball oriented pressing and transitioning football to a new level. In this thread I discuss : Part 1: 1. Formation 2. Vertical build-up Part 2 (tomorrow): 4. High pressing 5. Fast transitioning football 6. Training
5
102
584
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
6 months
Xabi Alonso is on his way to ending Bayern's 11-year dominance of the Bundesliga. How do they do it? In a small series, I will share my observations. Part 1: Break a low block with the third man concept:
5
61
586
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
8 months
Football is a game of time and space. And De Zerbi is a master of Timing. “Brighton is a master of passing the ball to the free man, but also knowing when to pass the ball. [..] They know how to move at the right time. [..] They have the right tempo to pass to the man free.”
8
117
578
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
“The Objective is to move the opponent, not the ball.” This quote is from Pep Guardiola. The Concept behind is important to understand. In this thread I explain my thought about the underlying concept and how I implement it into my teams:
3
76
577
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Why I think playing vertically is crucial. If you like this👇, maybe this thread is interesting for you:
3
82
571
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Coaching children: 11 Simple Training Tips for New Coaches 1⃣Do not overcoach. Let them play. 2⃣Quality comes from Quantity. Maximize training efficiency in your sessions. Keep everyone moving. No one has to wait. 3⃣Talk less, train more. Do not start your training with a 10
15
87
543
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
“I’ve never played in my career against a team that has such high intensity.” Guardiola said this about Roger Schmidt after losing 3-0 in a friendly against Salzburg. How can we apply his ball-oriented pressing to our team as quickly as possible? Mini Course:⬇️
11
94
537
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Collective Pressing. To press as one, all players must start pressing at the same moment. We need clear triggers to start. Here are some ideas: ⬇️
4
47
497
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
We prepare pressing in three steps:⬇️
9
64
498
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
10 months
People are fascinated by "street footballers" like Neymar or Vinicius Jr. All youth coaches want to develop players who move effortlessly on the field. How can we create motor-intelligent players? What are the most effective training methods to improve technique? (Thread⬇️)
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
17
112
446
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
Coaches like Jose Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp, and Diego Simeone are great leaders. Players say they would “die” for them on the field. But how do great leaders do it? How do they get players to give everything for them? Here are my top 8 leadership principles: ⬇️ 🔵First of
6
84
436
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
How can we best help players? 🔽 I divide my coaching process into four stages: 1. Introduction. 2. Struggle. 3. Create Flow. 4. Interventions. Your exercise confronts the players with a problem. The coach helps the player to solve the problems. This is what I call
4
75
415
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
10 months
“A great pianist doesn't run around the piano or do push-ups with the tips of his fingers. To be great he plays the piano. He plays all his life and to be a great footballer it's not about running, doing push-ups or physical work. The best way to become a great player is to
Tweet media one
11
63
389
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
The “Wall-player”-Principle is an effective tool to outplay a low block. Click here for more details ⬇️
Tweet media one
8
35
389
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
How I train my team to be unstoppable even when things get tough: There are many good, talented football players. But the question is, how do they behave when it's difficult? When the opponent is better? When the opponent has the ball and we have to run a lot? When we lose 0:2
2
51
388
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
Maurizio Sarri is one of the most interesting coaches. He changed the way I think about football forever. "He sees things others don't see. He makes you understand how football is" (Koulibaly) In several articles, I share what I learned from him. Part 4: Build-up ⬇️
3
49
379
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Jose Mourinho Leadership: Part 2 4. Develop the strategy together with the players, not against them. Mourinho is known for adapting to the club and getting the best out of the players. He doesn't impose a certain philosophy, but works with the players to find the best way to
6
88
372
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
When I started as a coach, I was constantly looking for new exercises. What is the best exercise? Which exercises does Guardiola use, which ones does Mourinho use? I realized I was asking the wrong questions. It is: WHY they use this exercises? Some of the lessons I learned:
11
44
359
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
7 months
How I apply ‘De Zerbi Principles’ to a 4v2 Rondo:⬇️
Tweet media one
4
40
360
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
A great rule for Rondos I learned from Jürgen Klopp: If the defenders win the ball before the others complete 5 passes, both defenders are allowed to go to the outside, and the last two offensive players who touched the ball have to defend. Rewards high pressing intensity.
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
"Rondo, rondo, rondo. Every. Single. Day. It's the best exercise there is. You learn responsibility and not to lose the ball. If you lose the ball, you go in the middle. Pum-pum-pum-pum, always one touch.” (Xavi) You can teach almost anything in a rondo. 16 Important Details:
Tweet media one
51
510
4K
5
28
362
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Two principles I use with my team: 1: The player with the ball always needs an option to pass back. 2: Make the passing angle as small as possible. Explanation:
8
35
357
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
4 v 4 + 3N Positional Game How I coach it:
3
61
353
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
10 months
“Footballers from the street are more important than trained coaches.” (Johan Cruyff) Why does street football develop such technically skilled players? How can we bring back Street Football? ⬇️ 📝 Series: Technique training by playing Football. If you missed part 1, I
Tweet media one
9
73
347
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Simplicity is key. Football is a complex game. There are many different ways to play. That makes the game interesting, but difficult to play. Therefore, the coach determines how to play (style/philosophy). He wants to synchronize the behavior of the players. In a certain
5
67
344
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
6 months
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen are now unbeaten in their last 41 matches. Here's what I learned about Alonso's style of play. Part 2: Positions and Triangles. ⬇️ a) They use a 343 formation that changes to a 325 in higher zones: The positions of the 5 attackers (different lines):
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
3
48
335
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Principle. Don't run in the direction of your pass (in tight spaces). Especially kids often make this mistake. It is a natural behavior to run after the ball. It is important to break this habit.
6
51
326
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
4 months
“Everything in football is a function of distance.” - Johan Cruyff The Power of Positions ⬇️
Tweet media one
5
55
318
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
How I understand tactical Principles: ⬇️ Football is complex. Twenty-two players interact in a complex way. There are hardly any rules that restrict behavior. Every situation is different. How can we prepare the players for this uncertainty? One way is giving the players
7
60
315
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Why I like to attack with a flat back-four:
6
36
292
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Liverpool have lost their identity. A few examples from the pressing against Madrid:
8
35
289
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
Maurizio Sarri is one of the most interesting coaches. "He sees things others don't see. He makes you understand how football is" (Koulibaly) In a small series of articles, I'll talk about what I learned from him. Part 2: Vertical Structure ⬇️
Tweet media one
11
47
292
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 month
Your team isn’t training with the intensity you want? ❌ The answer isn’t to yell at your players. High intensity isn’t achieved by being loud. ✅ High intensity comes from clarity in your style of play and, consequently, your coaching. To raise intensity, you need to be
2
31
287
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
I coach an exercise in 4 steps: 1⃣Introduction 2⃣Let them play and observe. 3⃣Create flow. 4⃣Help the players. Here, I will talk about the first step: Introduction⬇️ Rule 1: Don't waste time I want to start the exercise as soon as possible. There are only two things I talk
4
53
280
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Fixed patterns vs. principles:
1
29
280
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
You often see coaches yelling at players. You've probably been emotional in training, too. How can we be less emotional in training and make more rational decisions? Here's what works for me: The problem starts with planning the training. While you're planning the session, you
6
40
247
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Another example: Vertical → Attract opponent to the center → Use space on the outside
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Why I think playing vertically is crucial. If you like this👇, maybe this thread is interesting for you:
3
82
571
1
41
247
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
6 months
Some clips of how we beat high press:
3
32
242
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
“I’ve never played in my career against a team that has such high intensity.” Guardiola said this about Roger Schmidt after losing 3-0 in a friendly against Salzburg. How can we apply his ball-oriented pressing to our team as quickly as possible? PART 2: Training Concept
Tweet media one
3
35
234
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
To coach Positional Games (4v4+3N, 3v3+2N, etc.), I use FC Barcelona’s 3 P’s - Framework: Position, Possession, Pressing. I apply it in three steps: ⬇️
1
28
235
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
First Touch and Passing are the most fundamental skills in football. “The pass is what unites the group.” - Pep Guardiola Here are 11 details I coach to improve these basics ⬇️ 1⃣Direction: Pay attention to which foot you pass to. 2⃣Minimize the steps between control and
1
29
231
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
6 Principles of How I Create Exercises⬇️
2
24
228
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Probably the most common defensive mistake: Watching at the ball and forgetting the blind side Even at the highest level this happens very often.
4
35
210
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 months
Different Levels of 1-on-1 Games ⬇️
Tweet media one
2
28
202
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
How I build my teams:
2
32
202
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Guardiola: "The objective is to move the opponent, not the ball." That's the problem with playing around an opponent's defensive block. They hardly have to move.
1
30
197
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
4 months
A principle we use: Open position is the trigger for the player on the other side to run in behind
4
14
198
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 months
Triangles allow your team to play collective football. "In Football eleven men have to be in motion. Busy fine-tuning distances. It's not a question of how much you run but where you run to. Constantly creating triangles means that the ball circulation isn't interrupted." -
1
24
199
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
6 days
Ange Postecoglou has introduced a Vertical Possession style at Tottenham. Here are a few things I learned: ⬇️
Tweet media one
11
122
1K
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Horizontal and vertical compactness through defensive rotation:
4
30
193
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
I love watching technical players like Neymar or Vinicius Junior. But how did they reach this level? And how can our players get there? Science is clear on that. Let's dive in:
4
33
190
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Things I wish I had known when I started as a coach:
5
24
188
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Futsal is very valuable for player development: - Quick decisions (fast thinking) - High coordination/technical requirement - Tactical basics of 11 vs. 11 I use some elements in regular small sided games (SSG) as well: (1/3)
2
22
180
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Roger Schmidt Analysis PART 3: - Transitioning Football - Training
1
24
182
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
10 months
“Controlling the ball well with your foot will allow you to have the ball in front of you when your opponent comes to press you. If you receive the ball leaning to one side, you exclude yourself from a play. If you have it to the left, you could not play to the right. If you
2
16
174
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 months
Coaching is complex. You have to be a psychologist, a tactics expert, a technique and fitness coach, a good communicator, and so on. But these are all just sub-skills of the MAIN coaching skill. If you get this ONE THING right, everything else falls into place. (Thread)⬇️
Tweet media one
3
29
175
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
4-5-1 Pressing: Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio vs. Juve Analysis:
1
20
175
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Horizontal Pass as a Pressing Trigger. It is especially effective if the pass is long and slow. Then the defenders have more time to shorten the distance.
0
20
171
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
7 Tips for Better Coaching: ⬇️
8
39
176
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Win first. Training method second. A few thoughts I want to share: In my opinion, coaches worry too much about optimal and scientifically "correct" training. At the end, Football is about winning. Everything you do is to help your players reach this goal. With children maybe
10
21
171
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
The importance of game-based training is widely recognized. But football training is more than just 'letting them play'. With constraints, we can systematically develop creative and technical players & build a team at the same time. Here's what I learned: ⬇️ (long thread)
Tweet media one
4
27
168
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
7 months
Here are the 8 rules I follow when designing my training: 1⃣ The Game is the best teacher. a) The Game gives immediate Feedback. The Game doesn’t lie. It tells you right away if something isn't working. b) People are a reflection of their environment. The same is true in
6
41
162
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
11 months
Maurizio Sarri is one of the most fascinating coaches. I watched almost every game during his time in Napoli. No other coach has changed my understanding of football so much. "He sees things others don't see. He makes you understand how football is" (Koulibaly) In a small
5
28
167
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Player centric principles:
6
20
158
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
The job of the coach is to have a clear vision of the game and to communicate that idea to the players. Everything we do starts here - with a vision of the game. But how can we start developing a clear of style of play? ⬇️
3
22
152
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 month
Want a clear, recognizable style of play? Start by limiting your Game Model. ⬇️
1
15
155
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
I am often get asked what exercises are the best and how to structure the training. Honestly, I don’t know. It depends on what you want. Here is a process how you can develop your own trainings structure: 1) Define your Strategy Answer the two following questions in 1-2
3
21
151
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
Training Principle: “Earn the right to attack.” “You need to earn the right to attack more, by defending top. That principle is present in each exercise. The 30% we don’t have the ball, that’s where we should be different from all other teams in the league.” - Pep Lijnders on
2
15
148
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Defensive mistake: High last defensive line without pressure on the ball.
1
29
148
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
5 months
How I design exercises: Principle of Simplification ⬇️
2
23
148
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Optimize Plan A. The coach has an idea of how to play football. The next step is to turn that idea into reality. But often, there is a huge gap between the idea and the reality. How can we turn our ideas into real actions on the field? ⬇️ 🔵Don’t change the formation. The
2
25
145
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
How can we combine hard work and fun in training? My thoughts on this: 🔽 The concept of enjoying training is often rejected. "You need to work hard to achieve your goals. And working hard isn't fun." And yes, there is some truth to it. We have to work hard and often to
Tweet media one
2
30
142
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
PART 2 Roger Schmidt Analysis:
2
16
135
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Common mistakes (defending the penalty area): Open the way to the center. You can't always prevent the opponent from shooting. But you can influence the probability of a goal by reducing the angle.
2
14
136
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
1 year
Train like a lion ⬇️ How can we train with high intensity all the time?
3
14
135
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Thread: How I Transfer The Concepts Of Rondo To The Game:
2
21
130
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 years
Diagonal > Long-Line Passes In center you have more options.
0
25
127
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
2 months
❌ Pressing is NOT a one-time action. Pressing is not: “We run there, then the opponent passes there, we close this passing option, and then we win the ball.” That won't work (consistently) in the game. ✅ Pressing means to be adaptable. Pressing is a continuous
1
20
132
@BeneSB_
Bene Schneiderbauer
4 months
The more I coach, the simpler my coaching becomes. I do less and less different things. I reduce it to the essentials. ⏺️ Deleting vs. Adding. Better coaching is about deleting, not adding. Over time, you boil down your coaching actions to a few decisive ones. Looking back
3
25
131