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Acknowledgements Concept Canada : Dick Bate Click -4-3-3 to edit Formation Master : Australian text stylesfootball Association For any inquiries, please contact OSA 4 3 3 Formation High Performance Staff 2

Ideology Philosophy Theory Doctrine How we want to play/ think we should play. What is a CONCEPT? 3

Concept PURPOSE Click Identifies to edit and Master prescribes text the styles future. Second Defines level what we want to become. Third level Provides a curriculum. Fourth level Indicates how we can arrive at the end. Provides something to strive for. Can motivate and inspire? Enables all to centralize our thinking. 4

CONCEPT Why? Establishes a framework. Click to Lends edit understanding. Master text styles Second Structures level thoughts and action. Third level Details a blueprint. Fourth level Guides decision making. Gives a sense of purpose and direction. Can provide a defining brand. A tool for measurement & evaluation. A vision to strive towards. 5

OPDL PLAYING CONCEPT Based on : Click Opinions? to edit Master text styles Beliefs? Research? Fourth Aesthetics? level Fifth Realistic level assessment of needs and possibilities? Considered strengths and weaknesses of players and player development systems? Provincial mentalities and cultures? 6

COMPONENTS OF A PLAYING CONCEPT Strategy ( Overall game plan designed to achieve specific objectives.) System Of Play ( Deployment of players to best utilise strengths and implement match strategy) Fifth Tactics level ( Individual and collective manoeuvres to best employ player and group skills.) Technique ( The mechanics of action with the ball.) 7

Principles of Play. Click ( Fundamental to edit Master concepts text styles of attacking and Second defending level team play.) Third Style level of Play PLAYING CONCEPT ( How a team chooses to answer the game playing problems.) Cultural mix, beliefs, attitudes etc: 8

DEVELOPING A PLAYING STYLE / CONCEPT Click to edit Master text STRATEGYstyles GROUP ATTACKING INDIVIDUAL ATTACKING?? SYSTEM STYLE TACTICS? GROUP DEFENDING INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING TECHNIQUE GROUP ATTACKING GROUP DEFENDING INDIVIDUAL ATTACKING INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING FITNESS 9

DEVELOPING A PLAYING CONCEPT ATTACKING STYLE OF PLAY: TEAM TACTICAL IMPLICATIONS? GROUP TACTICAL IMPLICATIONS? INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS? 0

DEVELOPING A PLAYING CONCEPT DEFENDING STYLE OF PLAY: TEAM TACTICAL IMPLICATIONS? GROUP TACTICAL IMPLICATIONS? INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS?

We recognise Brazil when they play because of their Click technical to edit excellence. Master text styles Second We recognize level Holland when they play Third because level of their crafted movement. OPDL CONCEPT We recognize Norway when they play because of their direct strategy. How will we recognize the OPDL? 2

CONTINUITY. CONSISTENCY. Click CLARITY. to edit Master text styles COLLABORATION. OPPORTUNITY FOR CORPORATE APPROACH. PROGRESSIVE LEARNING CURRICULUM. COACH TRANSFER IS SEAMLESS. EVALUATION IS MORE FOCUSED AND PRECISE. NEED FOR DEGREE OF IN-BUILT FLEXIBILITY. VALUES OF AN OPDL CONCEPT 3

CONCEPT OPDL STYLE OF PLAY Second Develop level a modern style of play that Third produces level an efficient brand of soccer with individual and collective habits of creativity, skill and control. 4

Click to edit Master text -4-3-3 styles PLAYING CONCEPT SYSTEM OF PLAY 5

The -4-3-3 formation 2 5 6 4 8 3 0 7 9 6

Rationale In the -4-3-3 formation there are 3 lines with a balanced spread of players over the field ( triangles of players) which creates good conditions for: effective positional play playing out of the back combination play / short passing game creative and varied attacking play using the width of the field early disturbution and pressuring after losing possession For players, the positions and the attached basic tasks are logical and recognizable, which makes learning to play as a team easier to develop The SSG formats 7 v 7 (-3-3) and 9 v 9 (-3-2-3) lead up to the -4-3-3 formation in a logical and methodical manner 7

Basic forms The -4-3-3 formation has 2 basic forms, with a number of derived (offensive or defensive) variations:. The midfield triangle with the point (no.0) forward. 2. The midfield triangle with the point (no.6) to the rear. 8

3 8 Click to edit 6 Master text styles 0 9 5 4 Basic Form : "point" (no.0) forward 2 7 9

3 Click to edit 6 Master text styles 4 8 9 5 0 Basic Form 2: "point" (no.6) to the rear 2 7 20

General defensive principles. Direct transition of all players 2. Restore formation (no mixing of the lines) 3. Make team compact: short distances between lines and players 4. Zone defending: everyone responsible for own zone 5. Pressurized defending by the whole team, forcing the opponent to play wide or back or lose the ball 6. Players to always coach the players in front of them (help your team mate) 2

Defenders & Goalkeeper ( 2 3 5 6 ) Always maintain the structure / organisation of the defensive line and keep opponent away from your own goal (communication) Defensive principles per line Everyone is responsible for their own zone so:. Horizontal take over: pass players on in case of switching opponents (width of pitch) 2. Vertical take over: pass players on in case of overlapping opponents (length of pitch) Cover each other (diagonal covering), full backs to squeeze until maximum 5m. area; goalkeeper to act as sweeper if required Sharpness, mobility and insight (positioning / timing) are absolute requirements for modern central defenders. Modern full backs need to be fast, explosive and mobile. 22

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3 7 Horizontal take over (switching opponents) 6 5 9 2 4 8 24

3 6 5 7 9 4 9 Vertical take over (overlapping opponents) 4 2 7 5 25

7 Diagonal covering & squeezing of full backs 6 3 9 5 2 26

Defensive principles per line Midfield (4 8 0) pointed forward: No s 4 & 8 Cover the central and lateral defensive midfield area s. Screen / shield the lines to the strikers Take over positions, fill gaps and stay behind the ball Second (at least one of level both). Ball winners with strong tactical awareness / No. 0 insight. Connects with no.6 & no.8 to form a block in the midfield Covers the central offensive midfield area. Supports no.9 in pressuring the opponents central defenders. 9 0 8 6 3 6 5 2 7 27

Defensive principles per line Midfield pointed to the rear: No. 4 Covers the central defensive midfield area. Screens / shields the line to the strikers. Takes Second over positions, fill levelgaps and always stays behind the ball. Ball Third winner level with strong tactical awareness / insight, on field leadership. No s 8 & 0 8 9 4 0 7 Connect with no.6 to form a block in the midfield. Cover the lateral midfield area s. Technical and tactical all round midfielders that are able to cover large spaces. 3 6 5 2 28

Attackers (7-9-) Immediate transition from back pressure to forward pressure (especially important for attackers! Defensive principles per line Connect to the midfield ASAP. Work together as a unit (communication!) Squeeze and delay opponents playing out in a 3 v 4 situation while making play predictable by showing them to a flank. Start pressuring collectively on the signal as (one of) the Strikers starts closing down. Prevent opponent from playing a forward pass where possible, otherwise always force opponent to give the forward pass under pressure. Prevent defenders from moving into the midfield Take over each others positions / tasks if necessary 29 2

Work as a unit Squeeze and delay 2 Click to edit Master title 3 style 9 3 2 2 5 3 7 3 2 6 2 3 30

Leading to a flank 2 9 5 6 7 3 3 3

3 2 7 6 5 9 0 8 4 0 08 64 9 5 2 7 6 3 Pressuring collectively 32 3

ATTACKING PLAY TEAM SHAPE GK s POSSESSION Back 4 positioning (Spread high and wide) Click MF to one edit deep, Master two pushing text styles away break up. Second Wide level forwards high,wide and level with rear DF. Third Central level striker-as high as possible Fifth GOALKEEPERS level OPTIONS Early quick release to initiate counter attack. Throw out for a build up of an attack. Dribble and Drive. Long kick from hands. 33

7 2 8 Click to edit Master text 4 styles Second 6level 5 3 9 0 4 0 8 9 5 6 2 7 3 Attacking Transition 34

3 6 Click to edit Master 4 text styles 9 0 0 9 8 5 7 8 2 4 6 5 3 2 7 35 Team Dispersal High, Wide, Long

. Immediate and quick transition of despersal by all players, open up and spread wide/deep. 2. Always look for a forward pass as first option, if not possible: 3. Play out through good positioning play with dynamic participation of all players General offensive principles 4. Ball possession is of vital importance in order to control the rhythm / speed of the game and feed the attackers in a structured manner 5. Mixture of improvisation and individual actions with dinamic combination play in the attacking third 6. Recognizing the value of set-piece specialists 36

The defenders: Playing out is a means to establishing possession! The purpose is to go forward while keeping possession! This requires dynamic participation of all players, good positioning play and fast and precise passing: Offensive principles per line. Create the right moment for the forward pass or: 2. Have a defender move into midfield to create an extra player in the midfield The goalkeeper must be the th outfield player while playing out! (fast switches of play; recognizing the right moment to play the forward pass; etc.) If the opponent uses a formation with 2 strikers the emphasis is placed on building up through the full backs (central defenders to create space) If the opponent plays with 3 strikers the emphasis is on building up through central defenders (full backs to create space) 37

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3 Full back building up 7 6 9 0 5 4 8 39 3

3 7 Holding Midfielder building up 6 9 6 4 8 3 0 2 40 4

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Offensive principles per line Midfield pointed forward: No s. 4 & 8: Progress playing out from the defensive /3 to attacking /3 (Link Back to Front) Connect and support the attacking unit Excellent passing skills, vision and ball control are required. No.0 (key player in this formation): attacking midfielder good Third interaction level with the strikers (especialy with no. 9) penetrate in the pocket and look for scoring Fifth chances level good anticipation and decision making good tactical insight, technique and ball control. In this formation no s. 7 & are more traditional wingers making attacking moves in wide areas and providing assists plus crosses. They can come inside but needs to be well timed, not closing the spaces for no.0. (Robben, Giggs, Beckham) 9 0 8 4 3 6 5 2 7 43

Offensive principles per line Midfield pointed to the rear: No. 4 is the controlling midfielder. He/she always has to stay behind the ball and take over the positions of the players that go forward. No.6 also holds a key role in playing out and is a player with a strong overall game (passing) skills and vision. No s 8 & 0 feed and support the strikers. They Third have strong level individual skills, vision and ball control. They provide the assists for the strikers and have goalscoring abilities. These are the complete midfielders. 8 9 4 0 7 In this formation no s. 7 & are multi functional attackers making attacking moves to the inside (and outside) starting from wide positions. The 3 attackers often switch positions but the formation should always be maintained. 3 6 5 2 44

The attackers (7 9 ) Wing attackers No s. 7 & : starting from wide positions going outside and inside are creative and pro active (with the ball and running off the ball) provide assists, crosses and have goal scoring ability Central striker No. 9: strong in receiving and holding the ball with his / her back to the goal strong in attacking combinations Dinamic on/off the ball goal scorer Offensive principles per line Important collective aspects in the attacking third: Fast / direct combinations (wall-pass; no look pass; 3 rd man; etc.) Individual attacking qualities and ability to improvise Effective positioning in front of goal Finishing efficiency 45

Attacking combinations Click to edit Master text 8styles 0 9 4 7 46

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Click to edit Master title style 8 0 9 4 Positioning in front of the goal 48 4

POSITIONAL PROFILES & RELATIONSHIPS 4-3-3 Developing towards Competency & Proficiency 49

CENTRE BACKS #5 &#6 50

Technical Tactical Under 5 &6 Centre Back #5&6 ABILITY TO CHALLENGE FOR THE BALL AND WIN POSSESSION: PRESSING, SCREENING, MARKING,INTERCEPTING, TRACKING PROACTIVE HEADING STRAIGHT, ACCROSS THE FIELD, DIAGONALS, DROP-OFF HEADING CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF RECEIVING SKILLS PLAYING IN A BACK LINE OF 2,3,4,5 (GROUND, AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE) SHORT & LONG PASSING (RANGE,ACCURACY AND WEIGHT) CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK WITH DIAGONAL BALL PLAY. RUNNING WITH THE BALL TOUCH INTERCEPT AND DIRECTING THE BALL SKILLS WITH FEET, HEAD AND BODY ABILITY TO PLAY ON EITHER SIDE OF DEFENCE ( USE OF BOTH FEET) Physiological COORDINATION FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOTION AGILITY ACCELERATION BALANCE DECELERATION DIRECTIONAL CHANGES POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN V BATTLES & CHALLENGES ENDURANCE SPRING SPEED FOR RECOVERY DEFENDING ACT ACCORDINGLY CAPABILITY TO ACCEPT CHANGES OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING PASSING ON PLAYERS- HOW, WHEN, CRITERIA PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK AGAINST, 2, 3 STRIKERS PRESSING COVERING TRACKING PLAYING AGAINST VARIOUS OPPONENTS STYLES AND STRENGHTS POSITIONAL ACCURATELLY READING VISUAL CUES, UNDERSTANDING AND ANTICIPATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY KNOW HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST COUNTER ATTACK IMPOSING PLAY IN DEFENDING SET PIECES. DEALING WITH V PLAY (STTRIKER BACK TO GOAL AND FACING> Psychological /SOCIAL EMOTIONAL APPETITITE FOR DEFENDING A LOVE FOR DEFENDING ALERTNESS AWARENESS CONFIDENCE/BELIEF COURAGE CONCENTRATION COMMITMENT COMPOSURE(SWITCHED ON!) COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP ABILITY TO ORGANISE DETERMINATION MENTAL TOUGHNESS RESILIENCE STOIC COHESION 5 EMOTIONAL BALANCE

3 6 9 5 4 8 0 2 7 52 Centre Back - Midfield Relationship

FULLBACKS #2 & #3 53

Technical ABLE TO DEFEND IN V AND 2V2 (DENY, DELAY, DIRECT) PRESSING,INTRCEPTING,CHALLENGING FOR THE BALL. PROACTIVE HEADING STRAIGHT, ACCROSS THE FIELD, DIAGONAL, DROP-OFF HEADING BLOCKING PASSES,SHOTS AND CROSSES. CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF RECEIVING SKILLS (GROUND, AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE) SHORT AND LONG PASSING RANGE CHANNEL, BETWEEN, BEHIND, DIAGONAL BALL -CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK DEFENDING SKILLS IN FAR-POST AND CENTRAL DEFENDING LOCATIONS. CROSSING ABILITY PLAY WALL-PASSES Second ON THE level MOVE FINISH AND 2 TOUCH\ EXCELLENCE IN FIRST TOUCH D-D-D (DISTANCE DISGUISE DIRECTON) RUNNING WITH THE BALL v ABILITY TO ESCAPE PRESSURE OR CREATE A FINAL ACT. Physiological Tactical PROVIDE A FLANK PASSING OUTLET IN ALL THIRDS OF THE FIELD. SUPPORT PLAY WITH STRIKERS IN WIDE AREAS. SUPPORT PLAY WITHNMIDFIELD IN BUILD-UP. UNDERSTAND SAFETY AND RISK IN ALL PHASES OF PLAY. DEFENDING AGAINST COMBINED DEFENDING SKILLS, EG. WALL- PASSES, OVERLAPS, TAKE-OVERS. UNDERSTANDING COMBINATION PLAY SKILLS WITH AND WITHOUT THE BALL. PRESSING,COVERING, TRACKING (WHEN? AND HOW?) POSITIONING UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITIES IN INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G. INTERCEPT, SPOIL. KNOW HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST COUNTER ATTACK. PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK AGAINST, 2, 3 STRIKERS. ABILITY OVERLAP AND UNDERLAP Psychological & Social Emotional Under 5 & 6 Fullback #2&3 ACCELERATION AGILITY BALANCE COORDINATION DECELARATION FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOTION EXPLOSIVE SPEED OVER 5-5 METRES SPRING IF NOT HIGHT WHEN COMPETING IN AREAL CHALLENGES PACE AND EXPLOSIVENESS IN HIS GENERAL MOVEMENT POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN v BATTLES & CHALLENGES SPEED ENDURANCE ALERTNESS AWARENESS COHESION CONFIDENCE COMPOSURE COMMITMENT CONCENTRATION COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP ORGANIZE CONFIDENCE IN OWN ABILITIES COURAGE EMOTIONAL BALANCE DETERMENATION MENTALLY ADAPTABLE 54

6 9 4 5 3 8 0 2 7 Fullback Midfield- Wide Forward Relationship 55

MIDFIELD #4 56

Technical BALL PROTECTION ON RECEIPT, IN POSSESSION, ON RELEASE EXTENSIVE RANGE AND FEEL ON RELEASING THE BALL DIAGONAL BALL -CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK VARIANCE IN PASSING AND RANGE VARIED AND ACCURATE FIRST TOUCH ABILITY THE PENALTY BOX. TURNS WITH THE BALL VARIETY RELEASE SKILLS ON DEMAND MEASURED AND PRECISE ABILITY TO PRESS, SCREEN, TRACK OPPONENTS ABILITY TO USE BOTH FEET v DEFENDING (DENY, DELAY, DIRECT) BALL WINNING SKILLS (TACKLE & AERIAL DUELS) PROACTIVE HEADING CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF RECEIVING Second SKILLS (GROUND, level AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE) ABILITY TO RUN WITH THE BALL AND ESCAPE PRESSURE ABILITY Third TO SCORE level FORM LONG RANGE UP TO 30 YDSRANGE OF GOAL-SCORING SKILLS Tactical Under 5 & 6 Centre Midfield #4 ABILITY TO READ GAME ACCURATELY. TACTICAL!Q TO KEEP THE GAME DEEP AND WIDE. TACTICAL IQ TO UNDERSTAND ZONAL VS MAN TO MAN. ABILITY TO MOVE INTO SCORING POSITIONS IN AND AROUND CONSTANTLY SEEK TO BE INVOLVED IN ALL PHASES OF THE GAME WITH INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY. CHANGE OF PLAY. GUARARANTEES POSSESSION WITH THE BALL. HOLD FOR SECURITY WHEN REQUIRED. LINK IN WITH BACK 4 & GK IN BUILD UP. TACTICAL AWARENESS AND ADAPTABILITY TO CHANGE FROM ATTACK TO DEFENCE QUICKLY AND VICE VERSA. WILL BREAK FORWARD WHEN APPROPRIATE. READ AND ANTICIPATE EVENTS MARKS AND PRESS QUICKLY. IMPOSING WHEN DEFENDING SET PIECES. Physiological AGILITY ACCELERATION BALANCE COORDINATION SPEED TO COVER GROUNND AND SUPPORT POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN v CHALLENGES FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOVEMENTCHANGE OF SPEED AND DIRECTION. ENDURANCE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN HIGH LEVEL OF WORK RATE PHYSICALLY OVER EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME ENGINE ROOM Psychological AN UNSELFISH TEAM PLAYER. VISUAL AWARENESS CONCENTRATION, COURAGE, COHESION EMOTIONAL BALANCE CUNNING CREATIVITYCOMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP - ORGANIZATION DETERMINATION TO BE INVOLVED IN PLAY MENTAL TOUGHNESS COMMITMENT TO DOMINATE OPPONENTS 57 ATHLETICALLY, TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY

3 6 4 9 0 5 8 2 7 58 Midfield Relationship

3 6 0 4 9 5 8 2 7 Midfield Attacking Midfield - Forward Relationship 59

ATTACKING MIDFIELD #8,#0 60

Technical All passing skills with feel, spin, minimal touches, disguise and accuracy Ability to use both feet Ability to eliminate opponents if required to create space Ability to score form long range up to 30 yds game Ball protection on receipt, in possession, on release and in tight situations and under pressure. Varied and accurate first touch ability Turns with the ball variety Release skills on demand measured and precise Range of finishing skills: scoring with both feet in the box ( or 2 touch) scoring from distances under pressure Turning with the ball off opponents and into opponents with deception v attacking, ability outfox defenders Ability to Second dribble at opponents level at pace Ability to beat opponents v Strong crossing Third ability. level Touch line, end line, Dribbling inside or within the box (effective use of fakes and feints) Strong heading ability to finish from crosses. v defending deny, delay, direct Tactical Under 5&6 Attacking Midfield 8 &0 Constantly play with intelligence (stand, disappear, etc). Know how to play in the hole Constantly seek to influence events going on around (verbally/tactically/technically ) Recognise where, when and how to involve themselves in the Know how to combine with other attacking players Tactical awareness and adaptability to change from attack to defence ( vice versa) quickly Read and anticipate events Draw opponents away from areas through which others may wish to pass, run with the ball or move to receive the ball. Prevent opponents playing into and through midfield areas by marking, pressing, screening, intercepting passes or directing into defensive cover, wide and making play predictable. Uses dribble to change tempo in transition Understands quick despersal or becoming compact in transition. Supports off the striker or in wide aeras Physiological Acceleration/deceleration Agility Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Balance Flexible range of movement Body strength Body and feet preparation for movement Coordination Change speed and direction instantly Speed endurance Power & strength for v challenges & battles Pace for recovering defendin Psychological Awareness Believe in own abilities Cohesion Composure Confidence Courage Commitment Concentration Cleverness, intellegence Emotional balance Determination Commincation & leadership Observation Patience 6

3 6 Click to edit Master text 8 styles 9 4 5 0 2 7 Attacking Midfield Forward Relationship 62

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WIDE FORWARD #7,# 64

Technical Dribbling skills, v attacking, ability outfox defenders. Crossing abilities with either foot under pressure. Varied and accurate first touch. Variety of receiving skills out of the air. Shooting skills on the dribble across the box. Ability to run with the ball and eliminate opponents if required to when running/dribbling with the ball Range of goal-scoring skills Tight /clever touch when necessary back to goal Give and receive fast passes Escape pressure or 2 touch finish in the box Proactive heading to score Physiological Acceleration Agility Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Balance Flexible range of motion Body and feet preparation for movement Coordination Change speed and direction instantly Speed endurance Pace for recovering defending or attacking space Spring Power & strength for recovering defending Tactical Ability to play on the wrong side Ability to move into scoring positions in and around penalty box. Deceiving opponents before and on striking on goal. Know how/when combine/rotate with central forward, attacking midfielder. Know how/when create space for attacking full back. Clever, calculated movements-runs to elude defenders Know how to move behind, between, across and off defenders and when. Connected pressing with other forwards and make play predictable. Regain possesion in attacking 3 rd Psychological & social emotional Awareness Believe in own abilities Commitment Composure Confidence Courage Concentration Communication/ Leadership Cleverness Intellegence Cohesion Emotional balance Determination Observation Under 5 &6 Wide Forward #7& 65

3 6 4 9 0 5 8 2 7 Wide Forward Attacking Midfield Relationship 66

3 6 4 9 0 5 8 2 7 Wide Forward Fullback Relationship 67

CENTRE FORWARD #9 68

Technical Tactical Under 5 &6 Centre Forward #9 Clever feet in tight situations. First touch on the move/any surface. Ability to roll defenders back to goal. Effective ball control. Protect the ball, escape from front & rear pressure.. and when. Range of finishing skills: scoring instantly in the box ( or 2 touch); from distances under pressure; in v with gk(under pressure and free) Turning with the ball off opponents and into opponents with deception.. v attacking, ability outfox defenders All passing skills with feel, spin, minimal touches, disguise and accuracy. Finish from Second outside the box level from various angles & range Finish from crosses from the head, volley (&2 touch) Ability Third to cross the level ball from a varoius areas. Physiological Acceleration. Agility. Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Balance. Flexible range of motion. Body and feet preparation for movement. Coordination. Change speed and direction instantly Speed endurance to attack space and press. Spring in the box. Explosive power & strength to deal with challenges and protect the ball. Clever, calculated movements-runs to elude defenders Combination play with others Deceiving opponents before and on striking on goal Know how to move behind, between, across and off defenders Knowing and understanding what defenders are thinking and prefer. Runs/movement to move defenders for others benefits. Showing and containing opponents in possession. Ability to protect the ball to bring supporting players into play. Understands how and when to engage in pressing. Regain possesion in attacking 3 rd disturb oppositions build up Combination play with midfied and wide attackers. Interchange into midfied and widespaces. Timing of penetrating runs. Psychological Awareness Believe Commitment Composure Confidence Concentration Courage Cohesion Emotional balance Determination Communication/leadership Healthy selfishness Observation Patience 69

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Technical Tactical Under 5 &6 Goalkeeper # W / Scoop / Cup / Foot Save techniques Safe forward dive Two handed and one handed punch Deflect/parry Tip save (over crossbar) Collapsing saves (ball out of window above knee but not extension dive) Grass cutting save technique (ball out of window below knee) One V one technique Dealing with break aways Smothering technique Dealing with crosses Short pass with dominant foot; bowling from dominant hand; introduction Second of non dominant level hand and foot. Medium passing with dominant foot; baseball throw and over hand throw with dominant hand; long passing with dominant foot, introduction of non dominant foot. Drop kick full volley Half volleys Side volleys Understand about second barriers behind the ball. Understand ball within the window and importance of quick first step Able to recover from spills and decide, when and where to come for the ball. Able to strike a ball comfortably over distance, from the floor and hands Distribute the ball with ease, from hands and feet, deliver the ball how you would like to receive in the positions playing too, E.G in front of the full backs on the floor. GK should be able to come for crosses and command area at all times Able to strike a ball comfortably over distance, from the floor and hands Distribute the ball with ease, from 4 hands 3 3 and Formation feet, deliver the ball how you would like to receive in the positions playing to, E.G in front of the full backs on the floor. Gk to be able to decided quickly the difference Between playing out from the back and going long. Gk to be able to spot the difference for quick counter Attack opportunities or hold up play. Be able to receive the ball from centre half and full Backs and switch play with confidence. Gk should be able to come for crosses and command area. Dealing with free kick, organisation and wall/shot/save Give advanced tactical information to team mates Refine reading the space behind the defenders Refine sweeper-keeper role Introduce the GK as being the captain at the back Loudest player on the pitch Keeper or away No shot / no turn Shift left/right Time or turn Push out Left shoulder/ right shoulder Walls and number in wall & free & corner kicks Pressure the ball Hold Double Front and back You see the bigger picture 73

Physiological Psychological Under 5 &6 Goalkeeper # Very good build and presence whilst in goal. Excellent agility and spring. Perfect more complex footwork movement (drop step, cross over, etc.) Height is important at this level. Be able to cope with the demands of the gk.. Stamina 2. Quick reactions 3. Toll diving take on body 4. Robust toughness of the game, barging and Click blocking to from edit opposition Master text styles Strength and conditioning in a big part of the game and must be used daily when possible. Gk to be able to cope with the pressures of the game. Dealing with getting beat or conceding goals 2. Making mistakes 3. Being out when injured 4. Selection process, first or second choice 5. Handling rejection Can GK focus on the positives in the game and learn from what didn t happen well, when did they do the same technique well and what they did differently, use this as part of your learning process. Handling peer pressure from outside the game Keeping focused 00% during game play Perfect self reflection Refine a mind state of being tenacious Refine confidence 74

Click to edit Master text 4-3-3 styles PRACTICE PRIORITIES 75

Attacking Tactical Play Developing Play from the GK s possession. playing out from the defending /3rd from a throw. Counter Attack from Gk s collect. Dribble & Drive on the diagonal. Developing play from back players possession in the DF /3rd and DF /2 to supply and / or break into MF areas. Regular Practice Content Receiving and movement skills & understanding from MF players. Supplying forward players as a priority. Interchanges and movement amongst players ahead of the CB s. MF runs up to and ahead of forward players Flank attacking to produce crossing opportunities. Playing with three forwards. Midfield Priorities wing play with a No; 7 /. flank play with a No; 7 / / 2 / 3 and players combining. wide players linking play with No;9 wide players vacating the flanks. (Why / When / How Playing with a lone striker. Attacking half priorities. Phases and v practice 76

Regular Practice Content Playing with #0 (Shadow Striker) Continued linking into MF play. linking with the no; 9 receiving and releasing forward players. running at defenses Counter Attack from the MF /3 rd and defending half regains of possession. Attacking set plays in central and flank areas in the attacking half. 77

Regular Practice Content Attacking Technical Content Development and retention of possession (opposed directional practice.) Click Fast, to edit quick Master and early text ground styles passing. (foot surface variety.) Passing with side and backspin over varied distances in the Second air level and ground passes. Third level Switching play passing skills. (20-60yd passes-ground and aerial.) One touch passing skills all distances. Measured through passes. Clever, un-orthodox, un-expected passes over 0 40 yds. Receiving on the move at speed ground and aerial passes. Personal and group ball retention skill. (st touch and bodywork skills.) Technique, functional, opposed and directional practice 78

Regular Practice Content Attacking Technical Content Continued Individual space & time making skills. Understanding of movement necessity and capability. Click Group to and edit team Master interchange text and styles movement skills. Player combination skills. (wall passes, take-overs etc.) Running with the ball-away from and at opponents and spaces. Third Releasing level and combining with others on a run with the ball. Fourth Crossing level & Finishing Skills in context. POSITIONAL AND TACTICAL- TECHNICAL BALL WORK. e.g FB advancing down flanks,back 4 changing play, MF overlap. Technique, functional, opposed and directional practice 79

Regular Practice Content Defensive Tactical Play Pressing with three forwards in A/2. Click Pressing to edit with Master three forwards text styles and a shadow striker Second Team level pressing / compression of the play. Third Recovering, level and defending from a deeper line-how deep? Fourth Defending level in the defending half- early and deeper. Fifth Sliding level and squeezing as a team. Defending set plays in the DF /3rd - Zonal orientation. Read, anticipate, prioritise and act decisively. With the intention of Counter - Attacking 80

Regular Practice Content Defensive Technical Content Defending alone in a Counter Attack context. Second Showinglevel both infield and outside. Third Screening level opponents preferred pass options. Fourth Pressing. level (from front and rear. Fifth Interceptions, level Spoiling, Challenging, Blocking- Passes, crosses and strikes. Shifting and turning in tight defending situations. Heading from a variety of ball trajectories. One touch clearance, directing skills - head, volley, etc. Bodywork receiving and protecting the ball. Individual, group, functional Ppractice 8

POTENTIAL INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 82

Have Acquired 3-4 Years Efficient, orthodox ball-control skills. Efficient short range passing skills. (0-25 m) Receive and release with surface variety. Basic understanding of support play. Effective turns with ball limited variety. Basic ball manipulation / maneuver skills. Basic ball retention understanding and skills. Some players some dribbling skills! Basic running with the ball abilities. Basic heading skills. Pressing and marking skills. With in-built deception 83

Learn Increased range of controlling skills. (Surfaces-flight, height, speed.) Extended variety of short range, medium range, passing skills. Click Pass and to combination edit Master play with others text e.g. styles wall pass, overlap play. Development of feel for ball on contact skills, e.g. control, pass, shoot, cross, etc. Second Appropriate level disguise / deception to all contact skills. Third Ability level to protect and manoeuvre the ball under pressure. Fourth Improved level head skills. Fifth Support level play with movement appreciation. Safety, risk in possession skills. Running with ball. Marking, tracking and challenging skills in co-operation with others. Reading of the game defensively for interceptions, challenges, etc. 84

5-6 Years Coping v (attacking & defending) as appropriate to self, situation and opponent. Assured and efficient basic control, passing and support skills and developing the ability to disguise intention as appropriate. Have Acquired! Basic ball retention skills. (Screening and manoeuvring the ball.) Extended, though not comprehensive range of passing skills (increased range, repertoire, sensitivity. ) Basic movement skills and resultant effect (Small numbers of players ) Knowledge and selection of wall-pass, overlap, take-over, combined play. Knowledge of circumstance and the value of running with the ball. 85

5-6 Years Improved dribbling skills and application where appropriate. Click Improved to edit feel on Master all contact skills. text styles Changing of ball position and of play, personally and for benefit of team. Improved heading skills. Have Acquired Continued v defending skills press, mark and track etc. Basic understanding of cover and defensive positioning. How, when, if to intercept, spoil or challenge for the ball. Ability to read the game and begin to prioritise decision making and actions. 86

Learn Escaping man-markers and operating when man-marked. Using body on receiving ball and in possession of ball; to protect possession. Click Clever to personal edit Master and positional text - specific styles movements. Second Movement level and benefits of simple interchanges of position. Third Increased level variety of pass and control skills with appropriate disguise. Fourth Increased, level improved heading skills. Fifth Increased level understanding of safety, risk and the use of team possession for tactical reasons. Movement and movement of defenders from good defending positions for team attacking advantage. Increased understanding of group and team defending 8v8 into v. Defending when outnumbered and against combination play. Recognition and employment of counter-attack option. 87