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Teaching the Numbering System Art Rex VP of Player & Coaching Development Bill Furjanic Technical Director Eric Redder Assistant Technical Director

U.S. Soccer Federation Thirds of the Field Attacking Third A1/3 A3 Middle Third M1/3 M3 Defending Third D1/3 D3

Basketball Numbering System Point guard (1): The point guard is the team leader and play caller on the basketball court. A point guard needs good ball handling skills, passing skills as well as strong leadership and decision making skills. Traditionally basketball point guards were small, fast players and this is still often the case Shooting guard(2): The shooting guard in basketball has the main responsibility of making long outside shots including the three-point shot. The shooting guard also should be a good passer and able to help the point guard with the ball handling. Shooting guards are often the top scorer on a team. Small forward (3): Along with the shooting guard, the small forward is often the most versatile player on the basketball team. They should be able to help with ball handling, make an outside shot, and get rebounds. The small forward is often a great defensive player as well. The combination of height and quickness can allow them to defend a number of positions and take on the best scorer on the opposing team. Power forward (4): The power forward on a basketball team is usually responsible for rebounding and some scoring in the paint. A power forward should be big and strong and able to clear out some space under the basket. Many great power forwards in the game today do not score a lot of points, but lead their team in rebounds. Center (5): The center is usually the biggest or tallest member of the basketball team. In the NBA, many centers are 7 feet tall or taller. The center can be a big scorer, but also needs to be a strong rebounder and shot blocker. On many teams the center is the final line of defense. Many of basketball's greatest players (Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Kareem, Shaq) have been centers.

American Football Numbering System

11v11 Team Formation (1-4-3-3) 11 Left Winger 3 Left Outside Back Center Midfielder 5 8 Center Forward Attacking Center Midfielder Right Winger Flank MF Pressing Zones Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve Left Center Back 9 Defensive Center Midfielder 1 6 Goalkeeper 10 4 Right Center Back 2 7 Right Outside Back 3 FORWARDS 3 MIDFIELDERS 4 BACKS 1 GOALKEEPER

9v9 Team Formation (1-3-2-3) 11 Left Winger Left Outside Back 8 Center Midfielder Center Forward Defensive Right Winger Flank MF Pressing CenterZones Combined pressure Midfielderof MF + Strikers = predictability of serve 3 2 4 9 Right Center Back 6 Right Outside Back 7 3 FORWARDS 2 MIDFIELDERS 3 BACKS 1 Goalkeeper 1 GOALKEEPER

7v7 Team Formation (1-3-2-1) 9 Center Forward 1 FORWARD Left Outside Back 8 Center Midfielder Defensive Flank MF Pressing CenterZones Combined pressure Midfielderof MF + Strikers = predictability of serve 3 2 4 Right Center Back 6 Right Outside Back 2 MIDFIELDERS 3 BACKS 1 Goalkeeper 1 GOALKEEPER WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.ORG

Flank MF Pressing Zones Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve

#1/Goalkeeper Make penetrating passes up field if possible to space for teammate Make possession passing to teammate s feet Act as support/outlet for teammates while in possession Collect serves in playing area with feet or hands Collect shots on goal Organize back line & midfield lines while transition to defend, and during recovery of possession

#2/Right Back & #3/Left Back Flank MF Pressing 3 2 Penetrate through combinations or dribble Provide services/scoring chances from wide areas Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11 Provide cover for # 4,5,7, 11 Provide balance when defending during transition

#4/Right Center Back & #5/Left Center Back Make penetrating passes into #6, 7,11, 9 teammates feet Make possession passes into #1,4,5,8,7,11 Act as support/outlet for teammates while in possession #4, 5, 8, 11 Provide cover for #7,11,5,4,8 Organize #4,5,8 while transition to defend, and during defense

#6/Defensive Center Midfielder Penetrate with the ball via dribble, pass Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 Dictate penetration (going forward), or maintaining possession (sideways, or back) Provide screening cover for #10,9, 7,11 Provide pressure on ball during transition to defensive, and delay for #4,5,1

#8 Center Midfielder Penetrate with the ball via dribble, pass, shot Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 Dictate penetration (going forward), or maintaining possession (sideways, or back) WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.ORG Provide cover for #7,11,9,5,4 Provide transition defense, and recover to defend the ball

#7/Right Winger & #11 Left Winger Attack: Penetrate with the ball via dribble, pass, shot Provide services/scoring chances from wide areas Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #8,9 Defense: Provide cover for #8,4,5,9 Provide balance when defending on weak side during transition

#10/Attacking Center Midfielder Flank MF Pressing Zones Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve Penetrate with the ball via dribble, pass, shot Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 Dictate penetration (going forward), or maintaining possession (sideways, or back) Provide cover for #7,11,9,5,4 Recovery during transition to top side of ball, and provide downward pressure

#9/Center Forward Penetrate with the ball via dribble, pass, shot Act as outlet & vertical support for #1,4,5,8,7,11 Maintain possession (hold ball) vs unbalance defense (penetrate) Try to immediately regain lost possession vs redirect pressure Pressure opposing #1,2,3,4,5 while in possession

Flank MF Pressing Zones Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve

#2/Right Back & #3/Left Back Flank MF Pressing Penetrate through combinations or dribble Provide services/scoring chances from wide areas Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11 Provide cover for # 4,5,7, 11 Provide balance when defending during transition

NCYSA Contacts NCYSA Youth Academy http:///youthacademy Art Rex - VP of Coaching & Player Development Bill Furjanic Technical Director of Coaching Education & Player Development Eric Redder Assistant Technical Director Youth Academy