Ajax 2018-19| Tactics & More | Johan Cruyff to Erik ten Hag | Tactical Analysis | Mini Documentary

Ajax have recently reached the Semi-Finals of the champions league for the first time in decades. But you may wonder how they did it, and why this year.
This video looks at Erik Ten Hag's tactics and how the club has evolved since the days of Johan Cryuff. We look at the Academy, Transfers and more including how they got players like de Jong, de Ligt, Tadic, Dolberg. We analyze how they play and why they're so good, we highlight how they score theire goals.
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[@plma1925]

Great informative video! The only thing that is incorrect is that Bosz did not leave because of any financial reasons or the challenge in Germany. He had some long going on conflict with staff members (including Bergkamp) and Ajax's management refused to solve this problem (listening to Bosz's demands). Because of that he did not want to continue in Ajax and left

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Patrick, I wasn't aware of that. I'll pin your comment so people know!

[@ThomS8]

agreed, plus...they didn't get Suarez in their academy but from FC Groningen, another Dutch pro club who scouted him.

[@Markovv]

Patrick L'amaa to say Bosz did not leave because of “any” financial reasons and putting it all on the alleged internal conflicts is not fair. There was tension between team Bergkamp and team Bosz for sure, but the departure of Bergkamp in 2018 showed that his view was not the overall view held within the club. And for any member of Ajax to take up a spot a Borussia Dortmund is a considerable step up; both competitive as financial. Bosz took that oppertunity and never looked back. And when he did, it was to stir up shit.

[@walterclements7968]

Bergkamp bullied bosz out.

[@a.k1311]

Subscribe To Pewdiepie van der Sar told Bosz he cant do anything he ask! He wanted to work with his own staff. So Bosz left at that moment!!

[@Markovv]

Im a former Ajax watcher and writer for the biggest football website in Holland and I wanted to give some props for this video. Clearly it was researched well and put together perfectly. Especially the break from Cruyffs plan in regards to transferbudget... though raising the wage ceiling was pivotal in keeping players like Ziyech and De Ligt on for this season. One remark is leaving out the horrific impact the collapse of Abdelhak Nouri had during the start of Marcel Keizers reign as coach. For a young team to lose one of their most prolific hot prospects and with players like Van de Beek, de Ligt and Kluivert being teammates of Nouri from the age of 10; it took a while to find their way without him. Until this day it remains a painful subject, as shown by Ziyechs reaction to a question about him before Ajax-Juve. Perhaps he is worth a tribute video of his own, considering Ajax might win their 34th eredivisie title; with 34 being the number Nouri had during his debut year at Ajax1. But other than that: brilliant video bro!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thank you very much Mark. I'm kicking myself for not including that as you gave good reason. Will definitely add the potential tribute video to the list.

[@shahedali02]

That's very interesting let's hope they do take the 34th Eredivise to Amsterdam!

[@AppieAit18]

34 likes

[@TvLOverdose]

@@AppieAit18 yeah we should leave it like that, would be wholesome

[@iem7252]

Ajax will win the CL

[@fernadobp5576]

Europe needs more teams like AJAX and less teams like PSG and Manchester city.

[@iem7252]

Ajax and Liverpool are the only teams I respect in Europe. PSG, City, Man Utd, Juve, Real, Barca all buying with arab or fifa money. Liverpool bought only van Dijk as a ready player.

[@fanfam]

Yes let football win over the big money. Shame Ajax couldn't push through for the finals.

[@NW2FAST]

LUCAS MOURA RAPED AJAX LOL

[@superlex611]

@@iem7252 bullshit of Barca

[@kairihd3521]

@@iem7252 barca is a mix of the 2

[@iem7252]

For every De Jong Barca buys, Ajax will create another 5 De Jongs. Ajax will be the Dominant force in football and the Netherlands will dominate the World cups. But this needs 10 years more to be accomplished .

[@FootballMadeSimple]

It reminds me of Germany's 'Das Reboot'

[@subhroneelbanerjee9121]

As Barca fan I really respect Ajax who grow their own talents but Barcelona are known for growing their talents too. La masia, the barca youth academy gave Messi Iniesta and Xavi. The best trio in the world.

[@ghostbizzle7976]

De jong is special no talent like that can be duplicated

[@markcapili4859]

@@subhroneelbanerjee9121 no one cares about varca

[@subhroneelbanerjee9121]

@@markcapili4859 keep crying

[@jeroendevries1429]

As an Ajax fan I can only applaud for this video! Nothing more to add. a Fantastic job! Good insight information, historical knowledge and the tactical knowledge how Ajax want to play are impressive! Only my compliments! Very, very good job! People, fans, thumbs up for this video 👍... if possible more than only 1. You absolutely deserved it!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thank you so much Jeroen, means a lot!

[@robbedoes160]

Couldnt agree more! I'll defenitively check out more off your vids!

[@soulspeaker1979]

Great analysis. Top notch work. The day that Johan Cruijff stepped up and created "the velvet revolution" to improve our club was the best thing that happened. We owe so much to him. He gave us our face back, reinforced our DNA of educating and shaping the future stars. And then he passed away, sadly not being able to see his work come to fruition. That day he passed away was a heart breaking day for us Ajax fans, and for the Dutch as a whole. I cried in disbelief, and I'm not the type to cry over famous people dying. I'm sure he's watching his Ajax on that big screen Un heaven with God. Johan we zullen je nooit vergeten!! Jij bent Ajax, jij bent de beste.

[@piccotwitch47]

soulspeaker1979 14 likes

[@markoconnor4380]

I’d love to learn how Ajax work from top too bottom ,great club and fans

[@pindajung]

Fantastic video! As a Dutch Ajax fan, I have to say that you are extremely thorough and for the most part very accurate in details, especially considering you are not Dutch. I can imagine that this video was hard work. So again, great job my man!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thank you very much! It took a lot of research but unfortunately still got a couple of things wrong. I'm glad you still liked it though

[@neguymarbaniang1849]

Wow what a nice video. I really like Ajax,their players are so young and yet so mature. I hope one day they can bring up another Cruyff like talent. I wish all the best in the next season.Love from India

[@carlhedgins]

Underrated youtuber, definitely telling everyone about you

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot, Artis 👌

[@zezizarjaars]

This is one of the best explainations I've seen from a not Dutch guy about Ajax.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks so much!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Hi guys, Let me know if you enjoyed this style of video which i will be adding to the tactical analysis!

[@ay613]

I did

[@FootballMadeSimple]

@@ay613 thanks a lot 😁

[@The6Foot4Asian]

Beautiful. Just found the channel and I LOVE it. When Copa90 tanks, you can take over.

[@robinelemans2373]

2 years ago Ajax stood in Europa League final. That’s why they didn’t win the national league.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

@@The6Foot4Asian thanks very much. I plan to introduce a lot more than tactical analysis to the channel!

[@DiabloDon]

Erik Ten Hag worked as coach for Bayern II. He had the chance to work with Pep that influenced his work as well. And we know that Pep was Cruff's prodegy. He is the right guy if you want to implement possesion based football. He is destined to coach Bayern.

[@KamauEric]

Aged like milk 😂

[@Arcaviiouse]

It isn’t fair to blame keizer for anything 1. He didn’t want the job he wanted to be the assistant. 2. His football was so good I loved watching Ajax under him. 3. The Nouri incident:( playing qualifiers after isnt easy.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks for the insight Martijn!

[@danielmartens3031]

Exactly. But then, what is bad but also contributes to better is in fact _ great. Bad being: only investing in youth; good being: investing in players.

[@Dj-Boozz]

you forget the Bosman arrest after that all small nations lost their best players... thats also why Ajax dropped out after 1995

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Very true!

[@rodneywest1439]

Most of the players of that 1995 champions league team went transfer free to AC Milan. Ajax didnt receive a penny for Edgar Davids (Milan), Micheal Reiziger (Milan), Patrick Kluivert (only 2 milion, Milan), Edwin van der Sar (Juventus), Winston Bogarde (Milan). That was a serious financial set back and preparation for a total new football universe after the Bosman rule.

[@VeniVidiAjax]

Bazz Boes leuke profielfoto met Dov!

[@rodneywest1439]

@@iem7252 That 3 foreign player rule was a very good rule I remember. Only the absolute best players or best fits went to the big teams. Those big clubs needed to be very conservative with their 3 spots. Which left a lot of good players with their original teams in their home countries and talent can develop. For a club like Ajax its nearly impossible to keep the core of their team together for 5 years. Imagine this Ajax team staying together for 2 more years.

[@CillBlinton]

Good video, the reason Ive subscribed. Btw... before ten Hag went to Bayern, he got the Go Ahead Eagles promoted to the dutch Premier League ( finally after 17 years), also a very big succes imo. Cant wait to see him train the Dutch squad :)

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot! You think he'll eventually coach the national side?

[@CillBlinton]

Not for the coming ten years but eventually he will coach our national team...

[@edwardpiously140]

Coming from Amsterdam and being an Ajax fan, (Ajacied). Very good video, your hard work shown in the end result. Only slight thing I'd like to see added, is the connection between Pep Quardiola being an "desciple" of van Gaal, seeing how ten Hag haas been influenced by Pep, I like how everything goed around.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks, and very good point. And one day ten Hag will influence someone else

[@zesss]

You had my attention from start to end! I’m from Amsterdam born in early 90s and it was very interesting to learn from your review on how the Ajax foundation started years ago and how Cruijf incorporated his philosophy as part of the club’s soul. Your effort for this video is appreciated, well done. Thumbs up and greetings from an Ajacied

[@Viccc___]

I'm so glad of have found your channel man. Great videos!

[@frenkie14]

A great video mate. Really didn't expect this when i clicked. Keep up the good work

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Frenkie, glad you enjoyed!

[@Makyuro87]

Good Vid. As both a dutch citizen and Ajax supporter I have to make clear that Bosz left due to an internal struggle with Bergkamp. Overmars favored Bergkamp and thus Bosz felt no support and wanted to leave. Dortmund quickly stepped in. It was at the time very likely that Bosz would've stayed if supported by the board. Imagine the growth that the team could accomplish if the same tactical style was maintained

[@oralkerr5790]

Love the information year . Always wanted to see something like this

[@isaiah7640]

Imagine ten hag with united budget and being able to keep the players he brings through

[@emotive007]

Well oh well, that might just become a reality mate!

[@NickTheGreek88]

GREEEEEAT VIDEO!!! LOVE YOUR WORK!!

[@vwisse]

Very good video. In fact probably one of the better and well informed videos about Ajax I have seen. I have been an Ajax supporter since 1986 and this season brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for this video, some minor mistakes like for example the reason Bosz left but nothing major. Overall your information was spot on, well done.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Vincent, means a lot

[@SpiceBoy7UK23]

one more time : thank YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDOES. YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO PERFECTION : SO CLEAR

[@MrLanthian]

What a perfect analysis! Good vid man!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@baboucarrmanneh4974]

Perfect video! So insightful throughout. I am an Arsenal fan. Ajax is a great team indeed i love them. I hope for them to come back to their strengths competing in the top-hole league and reviving their golden glory days.

[@AD-lt7jr]

Barca and ajax recently also came together to form a sort of partnership since they are similar clubs in playing philosophy (to a certain a extent), where Barca gets a discount on players and ajax gets Barca talents on loans. Chumi, Todibo, Puig, and oriel Busquets all might be on loan to ajax in the coming year.

[@shahedali02]

Have a feeling Oriol Busquets & Todibo will go on loan as a De Ligt & De Jong replacement

[@FootballMadeSimple]

True the two clubs have a good link. Are you a fan of clubs forming these mini partnerships?

[@shahedali02]

@@FootballMadeSimple In one sense it limits the success of Ajax, but if Barcelona have too much good youth (Which is unlikely) they could give their youth to Ajax, but that makes La Masia look bad it gives the impression that it's not good sufficient in the development of future stars, it will also give the impression that Barcelona don't provide first team opportunities for it's La Masia graduates, which will push many talented youth away and go to academies like Ajax's instead, which means Barcelona will have to spend even more in the transfer market if they were to get any players, like Real Madrid, it could really break the whole motto of "Mes que en club" Like we've seen in recent years. Since Barcelona is suppose to be a "Family" what type of "Family" would ignore, disregard and not put faith in youth? As much as it benefit's Barcelona on the face of things, it breaks their philosophy of football, and actually could put them in heavy debt via spending too much in the market, which we all know is never a good thing. P.S Thanks for hearting my other comment, much appreciated also my first time watching your channel, great video really shows the story behind total football!

[@RafaMiura1]

@@shahedali02 you are right. They have a partnership. But it's nothing to do with their academies. Barcelona is first choice when it comes to selling players. Ajax on few occasions took over Barcelona players like Oleguer, Gabri, Krikic, Cuena. Except Gabri they were disappointing.

[@timbuitelaar2284]

Love the video! I'm a true Ajax fan and I'm impressed, obviously I subscribed.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@chriscomboy]

Great video very much informative thank you and keep up the good work

[@davidtoastin]

Great video, best football channel on youtube.

[@lucianogutierrezcasanas1523]

great video man, loved it

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot mate

[@vinylhead00]

First vid watched from your channel and u got my sub bro. Great work!

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Excellent mini-documentary.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot Carl!

[@dannypincheiracastillo9402]

great video bro!

[@OfficialDezMusiq]

Your doing an amaizing job keep them coming🔥

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks! Got a whole load of Videos planned!

[@matthijskeep2993]

Im a uge Ajax fan, and i’am impressed by your knowledge, keep up the good work bro

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks so much Matthijs

[@dedication2d]

Awesome video dude, you're quickly becoming my favorite youtuber. I can say i was here from day 1 when you blow up haha

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks glad you enjoyed learning about Ten Erik Hag

[@JuniorRodigan]

Great video, brings everyone up to date . Nice work Sir. The way to beat this team is to be patient. Don't concede away goals to them...... Grind it out, because ..... they ARE young.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot! Yes, can't wait for the match

[@dartspracticeroutines5622]

I hope Ajax can pull of a Miracle vs Tottenham and Barca/Liverpool. Even if they reach the final, win the league and win the cup it will be an amazing season to never forget. With the finacial circumstances nowadays, there is no chance that clubs as Ajax will become one of the greatest again. Hopefully, Ajax can get some new players for next season, like they have done with Tadic and Blind

[@FootballMadeSimple]

True hopefully they have some academy kids lined up and reinvest the Bling and De Ligt money well. I would love a Barca vs Ajax final. Two Cruyff teams

[@dartspracticeroutines5622]

@@FootballMadeSimple Yeah, fur sure! Barca - Ajax would be insane for De Jong, Suarez and all the people who love the beautiful game. It would be a dream come through for me

[@dartspracticeroutines5622]

Well, that was quite a match.... 0-1 ahead and an away-goal!

[@bentbrandsma]

great video man!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot Bent!

[@thechosenone7027]

GREAT WORK, EXCELLENT 👌🏽 EXPLAINER...KEEP IT UP 🤞🏼🥳.. I'VE SUBSCRIBED 😌🤫🤫🤫

[@macmanuelodumeru3708]

Loved it! Do more

[@FootballMadeSimple]

More on the way!

[@Michaelkaydee]

Many similarities in their rise and fall with United... now with changes upstairs, a lot of investment in youth and now with ten Hag, there'll be a definite return to glory in the next few years...

[@XhanzX2626]

Awesome video bro, thanks for sharing it ;)

[@FootballMadeSimple]

No problem!

[@sidocean563]

NICE ONE BRO

[@olaseindeemmanuel498]

I love this.

[@burningfuel8836]

Pretty correct, but Dolberg is currently third in the rank to play in the Eredivisie league after Tadic and Huntelaar. The only error I found out.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks for the heads up. I hope Dolberg can get back to his best

[@michelkreuger7091]

Could have sold him to AS Monaco for Euro 40 mil. Huntelaar is more fhas more fierce and bravery at 34 @@FootballMadeSimple

[@tieso2905]

really nice video!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks so much!

[@lolzorkont]

good video man, liked it

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@kurziieee]

I'm from Amsterdam and I aprove this video! Very good.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@itsyushkins928]

Such a good video

[@amsterdam8487]

Well done, thanks!!!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@stevenclark6209]

Great video it was really good and very well explained..

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@natthornrangseesakhon2412]

Good job man

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Natthorn

[@lokeyfunny]

Great video. Please do more of these.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Got one in the works as we speak!

[@marouanhajjari549]

One of the biggest club in the netherlands? Ajax is the biggest club.

[@beolly187]

Great video!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@calvin7472]

Cool video, subscribed!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks and welcome to the community, Calvin!

[@KROKOBlL]

U deserve more subs

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!!

[@jimqing2658]

I'm a Dutch and from Amsterdam. I approved your analysis.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks! Means a lot, Jim

[@mvs_3]

Don’t know who you are man but you’ve got talent and work hard. Respect ✊ 🙇 😎

[@edgarraya7016]

Good video keep it up

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Edgar!

[@ay613]

Great vid i learnt alot👏👍

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@ay613]

@@FootballMadeSimple np

[@christianprins2966]

keep up the good work ;)

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Christian, I appreciate it!

[@nelsonstar1012]

Sick mate

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@Enigma32_]

This videos are amazing more of them please

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Got a whole bunch coming up! Hope you'll enjoy them

[@anastalkz5778]

brilliant video

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Cheers, Anas

[@pereiraplaza222]

Johan Cruijff already tried to "save" Ajax in 2008 together with Van Basten, but then had a fight with Van Basten. In 2010 it almost went wrong again with Cruijff but that's a long story.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Glad it worked out in the end

[@jeffreysolomon6683]

Fast yet exhaustive!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thats what we always aim for :)

[@ahjanssen3]

From a lifelong Ajax fan.. Nice video bro! :)

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Anton!

[@shanelamar8857]

Amazing 😉

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks Shane!

[@mirahi7792]

Fantastic video bro 😉🖖... Will there be any video about Valverde philosophy?

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Now that you've requested it, there will be!

[@kayongabernard2590]

Am a great fan of total football nice one To watch

[@TAB-320]

Great video, please more info of the next CL winner (Ajax) 2019

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Alright, I'll do an in game analysis of their game vs Spurs1

[@berhen7360]

To must credit for bergkamp. Great amasing footballer, but as assistent trainer always in conflict. Whit jonk, f de boer, and peter bosz. Wim Jonk is person how meets mention. Bosz was not bought out. He did want to go. And not extent contract. Because of conflict whit Bergkamp.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

My mistake!

[@His_Message]

Thank you for this amazing video, I feel like this is Barcelona right now

[@budgetking2591]

Nice video.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Cheers!

[@Pelerincha]

On Cruyff's 3-4-3...it is better to say, 3-1-2-1-3. The midfield is not flat but a diamond...Cruyff would never play with a flatback midfield for one pass could 4players. And TIPS is no longer applicable for this was something van Gaal employed in the 90's with Ajax. This was dropped as soon as Cruyff came back and began the new Ajax 'revolution'. He accused van Gaal of ruining the Ajax youth system ,that's why TIPS is no longer in use. Ten Hag basically uses the 4-3-3 with #6 in front of defenders. It just so happens that Frankie de Jong played between the 2 centerbacks 'at times' but basically Ten Hag stayed with the old system and depended on who he had on the field and who Ajax played against

[@deeplyrootedbeauty]

Never knew about Jack Reynolds!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Yeah, very key in laying foundations!

[@robinkatsu]

its not fair to say struggling in the eredivise when in the last 5 years either first or second place besides that awesome video and subbed

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@BorisNoiseChannel]

A talk about Ajax, without mentioning van Basten?

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Didn't want to make the video too long

[@vallenvega]

I'm a United fan, but always have a soft spot for Ajax for the reasons mentioned in this video.

[@abhinandeshwar6335]

good video

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot!

[@matthewkitchen9585]

Could you do a video on the Van Gaal years at Ajax pls👍🏻⚽️

[@KloppMichaelBarnes]

You forgot Vic Buckingham! However, this is a very useful video.

[@proadlekopy]

Thank

[@johnman4120]

Frankie De Jong is very versatile. I think is best position would be centre Midfield were he can defend and attack. An incredible Midfield would be: De Jong, Kante, De Bruyne. Kante: Act as the defensive hoover. De Bruyne: As the Attacking playmaker. De Jong: Bossing Midfield and dictating play. Would be incredible to watch, but sadly probably will never happen. Arthur, Busquets, De Jong is still pretty good though.

[@FootballMadeSimple]

That would be a phenomenal three that could play is different systems!

[@michelkreuger7091]

You're pretty well informed

[@michelkreuger7091]

You did forget to mention Clarence Seedorf winning Champions league 4 times with 3 different clubs after leaving the academy. As did van Basten and Rijkaard with AC Milan. On top Cruijff bringing first ever Champions league cup to Barcelona, Rijkaard winning Champion league for Barcelona also as Ajax philosponsphy coaches. But thumbs up

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Thanks a lot Michel! Very good points

[@GodfatherBoss69]

Love u ETH ♥️ GGMU

[@suhelislam9051]

Here after ETH brought Man Utd to Champions League Football.

[@iamneallyons4263]

Couldn't find the ajax vs juve tactical analysis video on you're channel anywhere?

[@Michaelkaydee]

Ten Hag lost all those players and built an even better team

[@TheTaterTotP80]

Ajax academy sounds like the Hogwarts of football.

[@minuterepeater2257]

@ TheTater Im biassed as can be but even if I wasnt an Ajax supporter I couldnt agree with you more.

[@onyxt3589]

La Masia too

[@sarthak8400]

A video on Ronaldo Koeman Tactics for Dutch national team?

[@Rogier7305]

Marcel Keizer became coach of Ajax and in his first month, Nouri collapsed on the pitch. That event caused Ajax to miss the EL and CL, as the players heads were with Nouri and not football.

[@berhen7360]

You can make a video about dutch defending. That's the most important in this system. It all start in the back. That also the reason why dutch mamagers fail outside there country. Most footbal teams dont understand that..

[@FootballMadeSimple]

I'll definitely look into it!

[@berhen7360]

@@FootballMadeSimple the dutch footbal association. Knvb give training on it. And i dare to say, as small the netherlands is we have the best football infrastucture in the world. Iff you want info about dutch defending ill wil help

[@hugoumero9723]

I Hope Benfica Will Do The Same As Ajax In Next Season

[@FootballMadeSimple]

That would be amazing

[@deeplyrootedbeauty]

Such a sad ending tho

[@oJoJo]

Toekomst comes to us

[@telephonic]

How the hell was Jack Reynolds not in English set up in the FA, if he was at the English FA then English coaching the last 50 years would have been like the superior Dutch version of ball work instead of physical attributes being important.