GLOBAL PREMIER SOCCER Systems Of Play - 1-4-1-4-1 formation In Possession Playing In The First Third
Numerical System At 11v11 GPS will play a 1-4-1-4-1 formation
Style Of Play GPS STYLE OF PLAY The 7 traits that all GPS teams should exhibit: CONFIDENT GPS teams are made up of confident players. This confidence comes from self belief, hard work, repetition and team camaraderie, all instilled in a positive coaching environment. GAME INTELLIGENT GPS teams are intelligent. Players are students of the game and are able to make adjustments based on what they see on the field. POSSESSION-BASED GPS teams play an indirect style of soccer but have an awareness of the most appropriate penetrating pass. BUILD FROM THE BACK GPS teams always look to build attacks from the back as opposed to playing kick and run soccer. ATTACK-MINDED GPS teams play the game with flair and creativity. DEFENSIVE ORGANIZATION GPS teams understand how and when to apply pressure in order to regain possession of the ball. PHYSICALITY GPS teams excel in the physical element of the game - exhibiting pace and power. GPS teams are hard working, strong in the tackle and always play within the laws of the game. GLOBAL PREMIER SOCCER
Team Shape The team will set out with a back 4 and one holding midfielder who will protect the back 4. In front of that will be 4 midfielders with one central forward player. This formation provides a solid defensive foundation with enough protection to allow players to push forward and support the 5 players looking to attack. If provides strength centrally with 3 central midfielders and 2 center backs along with 2 players each side working as pairs in wide areas.
Dispersal to create space when GK in possession When in possession of the ball the team must disperse to create space to receive. #4 & #5 split wide towards apex of the penalty area. #6 drops into the space left by the center backs #2 & #3 move central into the half spaces. #8 & #10 moves away to create space and angles and open a passing lane into #9. #7 & #11 move high and wide.
Dispersal to create space when GK in possession When in possession of the ball the team must disperse to create space to receive. Its important to note that the midfield player on the ball side (#8 or #10) has to move into a central position, or at least remain connected with the back 4 & #6. This gives you a further building option, but in defensive transition it also gives the team a further player to get back & defend. Here the ball is with #5, #10 is on the ball side so moves to a more central position. #9 slides across to the ball side
Dispersal to create space when GK in possession Here the ball is with #4 on the right side meaning #8 moves central and #10 pushes higher. #9 slides across to the ball side
Dispersal to create space When in possession of the ball the team must disperse to create space to receive. The team switches to a less conventional shape creating a 3-2-4-1 formation with inverted full backs (fullbacks moving infield rather than moving wide) The diagram shows what the team shape should look like once dispersal has occurred when in possession of the ball in the first third. Once the ball has been distributed or moved to one side the #8, #9 & #10 can adjust their position. This creates many passing angles and triangles for any player in possession and allows for positional rotation to maintain shape and possession.
Importance of full backs When the GK, #4, #5 or #6 are in possession of the ball #2 & #3 move infield and occupy what will be referred to as the half spaces (highlighted). This creates plenty of passing angles and combinations all over the field. This allows #8 & #10 to push higher up the field and provide quicker support to the forward players.
Passing Lanes This diagram shows the many passing triangles and combinations that are created with the #2 & #3 moving infield into the half spaces. Here the #8 & #10 have pushed high and split. This may not always be the case as #8 & 10 will often move and create a double #10 position and allow the #9 to slide across to the side of the field the ball is on.
PLAYING THROUGH THE #6 When playing out from the back the first player we want to try and get in possession of the ball is #6. As always with GPS teams if their is a better option with a long forwards pass we encourage our players to play the most effective pass. If no forward option is on we would want the #6 in possession in a central area. From this central area the team can get the ball to all areas of the field via a direct pass or combination of passes through the thirds.
Forward passing options for #6 in the pocket When the GK has possession of the ball and the #4 & #5 split #6 needs to get correct timing of movement to drop into the pocket of space created. (Highlighted area) Any movement to soon will be picked up by the CF and to late will mean space is closed and the chance to receive a pass will be gone. #6 must move into the space on the half turn checking their surroundings at all times.
GK to #6 Setting the ball and playing quickly to catch the opposition unaware and unorganized is a great way to penetrate quickly. #6 drops into the space created by #4 & #5 splitting and looks to play into the half spaces quickly for #2 or #3 who have moved central to receive a pass. The opposition are unorganized meaning the CF can t apply pressure allowing #6 to receive and turn to play forwards.
GK to #6 When the opposition are organized the opposition CF would look to try and split #4 & #5 to give them the opportunity to press either should they receive the ball. #6 would look to change the angle of run into the space and drop in either side of the forward with enough distance to receive the ball. It is vital the #6 has scanned the area and has an idea of the next pass as they move into position. #4 or #5 need to provide support should a forward pass not be possible for #6 As #6 is receiving possession #2 & #3 should be moving into the half space which will open up the forward penetrating pass and start break the forward line.
Playing through the #6 In this situation the opposition have formed a tight press around the ball. #11 has recognized the pressure and dropped into a deeper position to become an extra passing option. #6 can now miss out the pass into the half space and penetrate through to #11 leaving #3 to penetrate and exploit the space left and join the attack. With a tight press the speed of play and quality of passing is key here to exploit the gaps in pressure and not allow the opposition to regain shape.
PLAYING THROUGH THE #4 or #5 When playing out from the back the first player we want to try and get in possession of the ball is #6. If a pass to #6 is not an option the movement wide from #4 & #5 should create enough space to allow them to receive a pass. (highlighted space). From here the #4 & #5 can play forwards or draw pressure to allow a pass to be played to #6 to play forward.
GK to #4 to #2 As the ball travels from the GK to #4, #6 drops into space created by #4 & #5 splitting wide. #2 & #3 move into the half spaces and look to receive. Here #4 breaks the front line with a split pass through the opposition CF and WF. #2 looks to receive on the half turn and start an attack. Notice the position of #2 & #3 behind the attacking line of the opposition. This is key to allow penetration and not allow the opposition attacking line to recover.
GK to #4 to #6 As the ball travels from the GK to #4, #6 drops into space created by #4 & #5 splitting wide. #2 & #3 move into the half spaces and look to receive. #4 quickly moves the ball onto #6 if the opposition block the pass from #4 into #2. From here we can again look to penetrate into the #2 & #3 who have moved infield.
Drawing in pressure to penetrate There will be times in the game the opposition forwards won t apply pressure high up the field and drop back to deny forward passes. To combat this situation the #4 & #6 might delay the game with an extra pass or two which will draw out the pressure. As the forwards move to press the passing lanes will appear allowing a forward penetrating pass into #2.
GK to #4 to #7 If the opposition blocks the passing lane into #2 it will open up a passing lane to the #7. #7 can check towards the ball to receive or maintain a high position depending on the level of pressure being applied.
GK to #4 to #7 When the passing lane into #2 is cut off #7 needs to move into position to create a passing option. If #7 drops into a deeper position to try and gain possession #2 can push forward into the space left and replace #7 as wide forward and support the attack.
GK to #4 to #2 With #2 pushing forward to support the attack it gives #7 forward passing options to continue the attack.
PLAYING THROUGH INVERTED FULL BACKS When the GK, #4, #5 or #6 are in possession of the ball #2 & #3 move infield and occupy what will be refereed to as the half spaces (highlighted). This creates plenty of passing angles and combinations all over the field. This allows #8 & #10 to push higher up the field and provide quicker support to the forward players.
Play through Inverted Full Backs Once the opposition front line has been penetrated and possession is with #2 or #3 we can begin to break down the rest of the pressure from the middle third. #9 will slide across to the side of the field the ball is on with #8 & #10 working close together almost as one #10 that no longer needs to be part of the first building phase.
Passing Options for #2 in half space When #2 is able to receive under little pressure and turn to look forward there are a number of forward passing options available.