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[quote=Anonymous]The Barca style is based on Total Football.  It has proven to be successful for some teams, but it isn't the only way to be successful.  This sums it up pretty well.

[quote]a player who moves out of his position is replaced by another from his team, thus retaining the team's intended organisational structure. In this fluid system, no outfield player is fixed in a predetermined role; anyone can successively play as an attacker, a midfielder and a defender. The only player who must stay in a specified position is the goalkeeper.  Total Football's tactical success depends largely on the adaptability of each footballer within the team, in particular the ability to quickly switch positions depending on the on-field situation. The theory requires players to be comfortable in multiple positions; hence, it requires very intelligent and technically diverse players.[/quote]

After a year in FCB two things stand out to me related to this technique.  First, it is a lot of FUN for the kids.  Being trained and encouraged to play all roles at the same time depending on the situation of the game, kids at every position are engaged and active, and no one player or position is any more important.  Players are moved frequently across teams with the goal being all players on the team at roughly the same development level, so there isn't a situation where one kid dominates.  As soon as that happens, they will be moved to play with more developed players to keep them challenged.

Second, and related, is from a parents perspective the team vs individual approach is a diversion from our typical travel club experiences, and I think why some parents here have been such forceful advocates.  When we say there is no favoritism or politics, I think we as parents get a 'something is different' feeling because team over individual is baked into the system of how they play on the field, how they train, and it trickles down into how the club is organized and managed.  It's not saying "we treat all players equal" but then when the game's on the line it comes down to a few key players making the plays.  Barca teams are taught to stick with the system no matter what, even if it means losing, or losing badly.  Success is following the system not a score. It sounds corny but when the players and parents see this commitment to team on and off the field, in how the club is run, it makes it fun for everyone.   It's religion to Barca that if the teams train and play this way they will be successful on and off the field. It permeates into every aspect of the club not just style of play on the field.[/quote]

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