Thursday, July 9th
Thursday's run was a longer, slower pace 8k at a steady rhythm. The system wanted to build my aerobic base.
By kilometer six, I was questioning everything. But I finished.
[SYSTEM] Long Run Complete. Fitness: +0.7%. Cardiovascular Endurance: 40/100 → 41/100. Mental Toughness: +2%.
At training, Sarah ran a complex 8v8 pressing drill full pitch, coordinated pressing from different zones. It was ambitious. The players struggled.
"Right," Sarah said. "We're dividing the pitch into three zones: defensive third, middle third, attacking third. Each zone has different pressing triggers and responsibilities."
She drew it on the tactics board. "In the attacking third, we press aggressively. High risk, high reward. In the middle third, we press selectively only when we see a clear trigger. In the defensive third, we hold our shape unless the ball carrier is isolated."
The players nodded, but I could see confusion on some faces.
"Let's run it," Sarah said.
