{"id":225664,"date":"2025-06-30T03:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T03:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/225664\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T03:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T03:56:08","slug":"something-never-seen-with-ancelotti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/225664\/","title":{"rendered":"something never seen with Ancelotti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Xabi Alonso has revolutionized the way of training at Real Madrid<\/strong>. Since he arrived on the white bench, every session is filled with intensity, detail, and innovations.<\/p>\n<p>The latest one has surprised everyone. <strong>An unprecedented physical exercise<\/strong> in Palm Beach has caught the attention of both players and the coaching staff.<\/p>\n<p>Pilates balls as main characters<\/p>\n<p><strong>The key to the activity: pilates balls<\/strong>. An element commonly used in individual physical preparation, but never seen in a collective context like this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The exercise focuses on the lower body<\/strong>. The players must hold the ball, drive it, and protect it while another teammate bumps into them with the fitness ball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The goal is clear: improve stability in collisions<\/strong>. Gain strength, balance, and control while simulating a real match situation.<\/p>\n<p>This type of training helps footballers anticipate contact. They keep firm while driving the ball. Above all, they make decisions under pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwards and midfielders have been the most involved in this routine<\/strong>. They experience the most individual duels in attack, and this is where Xabi wants to make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Basque coach wants the player to adapt to the collision<\/strong>. He wants them to control the ball, but also their body, and to learn to keep possession even when under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>                    Nothing like the Ancelotti era<\/p>\n<p>With Ancelotti, the approach was very different; slower, <strong>more focused on technical aspects and tactical order<\/strong>. Xabi, on the other hand, wants every exercise to simulate the match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The use of pilates balls has even been discussed by the players themselves<\/strong>. Some have experienced it as a challenge. Others, as a help. But everyone agrees: it&#8217;s something new.<\/p>\n<p>This type of exercise also prevents injuries. They strengthen key areas to endure the 90 minutes (90 min.). Especially during high-intensity phases, when everything is decided.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/-av39888_1200_800.webp.webp\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload\" alt=\"Soccer players training on a grass field using resistance bands and balls\" title=\"Soccer players training on a grass field using resistance bands and balls\"\/><\/p>\n<p>| Real Madrid<\/p>\n<p>The team notices the change; there&#8217;s more dynamism, more contact, more realism in every action. Xabi Alonso is building a more physical Madrid, but also one that&#8217;s better prepared to compete.<\/p>\n<p>Everything starts with details like this. Pilates balls included.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Xabi Alonso has revolutionized the way of training at Real Madrid. 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