Table 1.

The theoretical framework underpinning the AIK Base

Theoretical framework	Ecological dynamics: constraints led approach
Pedagogical concept	Nonlinear pedagogy—e.g. (i) Representative learning design, (ii) repetition without repetition (adaptive movement variability), (iii) manipulation of constraints, and (iv), designing opportunities or affordances for developing relevant information-movement couplings.
Football concept	Football Interactions (pass, dribble, off-ball movement)—refers to how a player coordinates his/her behaviour within the performance landscape in relation to that environment, on the basis of, not only the immediate physical and informational (i.e., situational) demands but also underpinned by socio-historical and cultural factors.
Principles of play	In possession: Search, discover, exploit space and gaps using football interactions. Recovering the ball: Close space/gaps, minimise possibilities for opponent’s football interactions, win the ball.