Ricardo Peinado's 'Guardarla, Pisarla...' Mantra in Spain's Tercera

Ricardo Peinado, coaching in Madrid's Tercera Division during the 1970‑80s, devised a unique scale to assess opponent quality for his players. The scale progresses from 'they guard them' to 'they trample them', then 'they hide them', and finally 'they mock them', serving as a tactical guide.

Applying this framework helped his squads clarify match strategies, leading to tighter defensive structures and more purposeful attacking moves.