These panels, designed to reproduce real game situations, are a key piece in the tactical and technical development of players, especially in formative stages.
However, their true strength lies in the methodology used and how they adapt to the needs of each coach, leaving the budget or materials of the panels in the background.
Sustainable and adaptive panels: Beyond the budget
One of the greatest contributions of the Pons Method is that the panels can be created with any sustainable material, such as wood, recycled plastic or even simple structures.
The key is not in the cost or sophistication of the panels, but in their correct implementation within the coach’s methodological model.
This accessibility allows clubs with limited resources to benefit from an advanced methodology without economic barriers.
As coaches and players grow in their professionalization, the methodological and technological demands can evolve.
The panels, thanks to their adaptability, can be improved and adjusted month by month to respond to these needs.
However, in the initial stages, the focus should be on the methodology, as it is this that defines the impact on the player’s training.
Methodological training as the main axis
The real key to the panels lies in their ability to facilitate precise and well-structured methodological training.
These panels act as tools for:Automation of tactical patterns
The panels reproduce specific game situations, helping players to internalize offensive and defensive movements essential to their role in the team.
This creates subconscious learning that is adaptable to any level of play
.Adaptability to the coach’s needs
Coaches can design specific exercises using the panels, customizing them according to the tactical objectives of their game model.
The methodology prevails over technological sophistication, guaranteeing effective results regardless of the club’s level of resources. Promoting sustainable values and global accessibility
Using sustainable materials in the construction of the panels not only encourages an ecological mindset, but also demonstrates that innovation in football is not limited to clubs with large budgets.
Technology and long-term professionalisation
Although the panels in the initial stages may be simple, their technological evolution can be aligned with the growth of the player and the demands of the coaches.In the future, these tools could incorporate technologies such as motion sensors or data analysis, but this will be a natural consequence of the professionalisation of the player and the adoption of advanced tools in more competitive contexts.
Conclusion
The true value of the Pons Method panels does not lie in their material or cost, but in how they are used within a well-designed methodology.
From the grassroots level, any panel is an essential tool for developing tactical and technical skills, as long as it is supported by solid methodological training.
Technology and advanced resources will come with time, but the basis of everything lies in how we teach and train our future footballers from the first steps.
David Pons