Not as much as Spain's. But was designed to reduce the distance required to run and/or

pass the ball.

So there were some similarities, yes.

Read the book Brilliant Orange. Has a great insight into total football, and also the Dutch psyche (and amazingly, is far more accurate about the Dutch than the books written by people who have apparently lived here for years).

Posted By: Steve in Holland, Jun 6, 10:59:56