2016 OPDL U15 U16 Playing Model

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Concept Canada : Dick Bate
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What is a CONCEPT?
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Concept
PURPOSE
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Provides a curriculum.
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Provides something to strive for.
Can motivate and inspire?
Enables all to centralize our thinking.
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CONCEPT
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Structures
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Gives a sense of purpose and direction.
Can provide a defining brand.
A tool for measurement & evaluation.
A vision to strive towards.
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OPDL PLAYING CONCEPT
Based on :
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Beliefs?
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Research?
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Aesthetics?
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Realistic
Fifth level assessment of needs and possibilities?
Considered strengths and weaknesses of players and player
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Provincial mentalities and cultures?
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COMPONENTS OF A PLAYING CONCEPT
Strategy
( Overall game plan designed to achieve specific
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Systemlevel Of Play
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( Deployment of players to best utilise strengths and
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implement match strategy)
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Tactics
( Individual and collective manoeuvres to best employ player
and group skills.)
Technique
( The mechanics of action with the ball.)
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PLAYING CONCEPT
Principles of Play.
( Fundamental
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( How a team chooses to answer the
game playing problems.)
Cultural mix, beliefs, attitudes etc:
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DEVELOPING A PLAYING STYLE / CONCEPT
SYSTEM
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INDIVIDUAL ATTACKING INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING
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GROUP ATTACKING GROUP DEFENDING
INDIVIDUAL ATTACKING INDIVIDUAL DEFENDING
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DEVELOPING A PLAYING CONCEPT
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STYLE OF PLAY:
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ATTACKING
TEAM TACTICAL
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INDIVIDUAL IMPLICATIONS?
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DEVELOPING A PLAYING CONCEPT
STYLE OF PLAY:
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DEFENDING
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TEAM TACTICAL
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OPDL CONCEPT
We recognise Brazil when they play because of their
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We recognize Holland when they play
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We recognize Norway when they play because of
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How will we recognize the OPDL?
VALUES OF AN OPDL CONCEPT
CONTINUITY.
CONSISTENCY.
CLARITY.
COLLABORATION.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR CORPORATE APPROACH.
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PROGRESSIVE LEARNING CURRICULUM.COACH TRANSFER IS SEAMLESS.
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EVALUATION IS MORE FOCUSED AND PRECISE.
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NEED FOR DEGREE OF IN-BUILT FLEXIBILITY.
CONCEPT OPDL
STYLE OF PLAY
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level a modern style of play that
produces
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an efficient brand of soccer with
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creativity, skill and control.
PLAYING CONCEPT
1-4-3-3
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SYSTEM OF PLAY
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The 1-4-3-3 formation
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Rationale
In the 1-4-3-3 formation there are 3 lines with a balanced spread of players over
the field (triangles of players) which creates good conditions for:
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playing out of the back
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combination play / short passing game
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creative and varied attacking play using the width of the field
early disturbution and pressuring after losing possession
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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 (1-3-3) and 9 v 9 (1-3-2-3) lead up to the 1-4-3-3 formation
in a logical and methodical manner
Basic forms
The 1-4-3-3 formation has 2 basic forms, with a number of derived
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The midfield triangle with the point (no.10) forward.
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2. The midfield triangle with the point (no.6) to the rear.
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General defensive principles
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Direct transition of all players
2. Restore formation (no mixing of the lines)

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5. Pressurized defending by the whole team, forcing the opponent to play wide
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6. Players to always coach the players in front of them (help your team mate)
Defensive principles per line
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Always maintain the structure / organisation of the defensive line and keep
opponent away from your own goal (communication)
Everyone is responsible for their own zone so:
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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 .
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Midfield (4 8 10) pointed forward:
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Cover the central and lateral defensive midfield

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Screen / shield the lines to the strikers
Take over positions,fill gaps and stay behind the
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Connects with no.6 & no.8 to form a block in the
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Covers the central offensive midfield area.
Supports no.9 in pressuring the opponents central
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Covers the central defensive midfield area.
Screens / shields the line to the strikers.
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Takes over positions,fill gaps and always
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Connect with no.6 to form a block in the

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Cover the lateral midfield areas. 3 6 5 2
Technical and tactical all round midfielders
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Attackers (7-9-11)
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Start pressuring collectively on the signal as (one of) the Strikers starts closing
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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
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TEAM SHAPE GKs POSSESSION
Back 4 positioning (Spread high and wide)

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GOALKEEPERS
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Early quick release to initiate counter attack.
Throw out for a build up of an attack.
Dribble and Drive.
Long kick from hands.
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Team Dispersal High, Wide, Long
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2. Always look for a forward pass as first option, if not possible:

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Ball possession is of vital importance in order to control the rhythm / speed
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5. Mixture of improvisation and individual actions with dinamic combination
play in the attacking third
6. Recognizing the value of set-piece specialists
Offensive principles per line
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
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fast and precise passing:
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1. Create the right moment for the forward pass or:
2. Have a defender move into midfield to create an extra player
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in the midfield
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The goalkeeper must be the 11th 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)
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Progress playing out from the defensive 1/3 to
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Connect and support the attacking unit
Excellent passing skills, vision and ball control are
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No.10 (key player in this formation):
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good interaction with the strikers
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penetrate in the pocket and look for
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good anticipation and decision making
good tactical insight, technique and ball control .
In this formation nos. 7 & 11 are more traditional
wingers making attacking moves in wide areas
and providing assists plus crosses. They can come
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spaces for no.10. (Robben, Giggs, Beckham)
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Nos 8 & 10 feed and support the strikers.
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functional attackers making attacking moves
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positions. The 3 attackers often switch
positions but the formation should always be
maintained.
The attackers (7 9 11)
Wing attackers Nos. 7 & 11:

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
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strong in receiving and holding the ball with his / her back to the goal
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Dinamic
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Important collective aspects in the attacking third:

Fast / direct combinations (wall-pass; no look pass; 3rd man; etc.)
Individual attacking qualities and ability to improvise
Effective positioning in front of goal
Finishing efficiency
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Developing
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CENTRE BACKS #5 &#6
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Technical Tactical Under 15 &16 Centre Back #5&6
ABILITY TO CHALLENGE FOR THE BALL AND WIN POSSESSION: ACT ACCORDINGLY
PRESSING, SCREENING, MARKING,INTERCEPTING, TRACKING CAPABILITY TO ACCEPT CHANGES OF
PROACTIVE HEADING STRAIGHT, ACCROSS THE FIELD, RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING

DIAGONALS, DROP-OFF HEADING
CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF RECEIVING SKILLS
(GROUND, AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE)

PASSING ON PLAYERS- HOW, WHEN, CRITERIA
PLAYING IN A BACK LINE OF 2,3,4,5
PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK AGAINST 1, 2, 3 STRIKERS
SHORT & LONG PASSING (RANGE ,ACCURACY AND WEIGHT) PRESSING COVERING TRACKING
CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK WITH DIAGONAL BALL PLAY. PLAYING AGAINST VARIOUS OPPONENTS STYLES AND STRENGHTS
RUNNING WITH THE BALL POSITIONAL ACCURATELLY

1 TOUCH INTERCEPT AND DIRECTING THE BALL
SKILLS WITH FEET, HEAD AND BODY
ABILITY TO PLAY ON EITHER SIDE OF DEFENCE ( USE OF BOTH

READING VISUAL CUES, UNDERSTANDING AND ANTICIPATING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY
KNOW HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST COUNTER ATTACK
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IMPOSING PLAY IN DEFENDING SET PIECES.
DEALING WITH 1V1 PLAY (STTRIKER BACK TO GOAL AND FACING>
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Physiological Psychological /SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
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COORDINATION APPETITITE FOR DEFENDING A LOVE FOR DEFENDING
FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOTION ALERTNESS
AGILITY AWARENESS
ACCELERATION CONFIDENCE/BELIEF
BALANCE COURAGE
DECELERATION CONCENTRATION
DIRECTIONAL CHANGES COMMITMENT
POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN 1V1 BATTLES & CHALLENGES COMPOSURE(SWITCHED ON!)
ENDURANCE COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP ABILITY TO ORGANISE
SPRING DETERMINATION
SPEED FOR RECOVERY DEFENDING MENTAL TOUGHNESS
RESILIENCE
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FULLBACKS #2 & #3
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Technical Tactical
Under 15 & 16 Fullback #2&3
ABLE TO DEFEND IN 1V1 AND 2V2 (DENY, DELAY, DIRECT) PROVIDE A FLANK PASSING OUTLET IN ALL THIRDS OF THE FIELD.
PRESSING,INTRCEPTING,CHALLENGING FOR THE BALL. SUPPORT PLAY WITH STRIKERS IN WIDE AREAS.
PROACTIVE HEADING STRAIGHT, ACCROSS THE FIELD, SUPPORT PLAY WITHNMIDFIELD IN BUILD-UP.

DIAGONAL, DROP-OFF HEADING UNDERSTAND SAFETY AND RISK IN ALL PHASES OF PLAY.
BLOCKING PASSES,SHOTS AND CROSSES. DEFENDING AGAINST COMBINED DEFENDING SKILLS , EG. WALL-
CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF RECEIVING SKILLS PASSES, OVERLAPS, TAKE-OVERS.
(GROUND, AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE) UNDERSTANDING COMBINATION PLAY SKILLS WITH AND
SHORT AND LONG PASSING RANGE CHANNEL, BETWEEN, WITHOUT THE BALL.
BEHIND, PRESSING,COVERING, TRACKING (WHEN? AND HOW?)

DIAGONAL BALL -CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK POSITIONING
DEFENDING SKILLS IN FAR-POST AND CENTRAL DEFENDING UNDERSTAND THE PRIORITIES IN INDIVIDUAL
LOCATIONS . DEFENDING CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G. INTERCEPT, SPOIL.
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CROSSING ABILITY
PLAY WALL-PASSES ON THE MOVE

KNOW HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST COUNTER ATTACK.
PLAYING OUT FROM THE BACK AGAINST 1, 2, 3 STRIKERS.
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FINISH 1 AND 2 TOUCH\
EXCELLENCE IN FIRST TOUCH D-D-D (DISTANCE DISGUISE
ABILITY OVERLAP AND UNDERLAP
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RUNNING WITH THE BALL
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1v1 ABILITY TO ESCAPE PRESSURE OR CREATE A FINAL ACT.
Physiological Psychological & Social Emotional
ACCELERATION ALERTNESS
AGILITY AWARENESS
BALANCE COHESION
COORDINATION CONFIDENCE
DECELARATION COMPOSURE
FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOTION COMMITMENT
EXPLOSIVE SPEED OVER 5-15 METRES CONCENTRATION
SPRING IF NOT HIGHT WHEN COMPETING IN AREAL CHALLENGES COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP ORGANIZE
PACE AND EXPLOSIVENESS IN HIS GENERAL MOVEMENT CONFIDENCE IN OWN ABILITIES
POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN 1v1 BATTLES & CHALLENGES COURAGE
SPEED ENDURANCE EMOTIONAL BALANCE
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Technical Tactical
Under 15 & 16 Centre Midfield #4
BALL PROTECTION ON RECEIPT, IN POSSESSION, ON RELEASE ABILITY TO READ GAME ACCURATELY.
EXTENSIVE RANGE AND FEEL ON RELEASING THE BALL TACTICAL !Q TO KEEP THE GAME DEEP AND WIDE.
DIAGONAL BALL -CHANGE POINT OF ATTACK TACTICAL IQ TO UNDERSTAND ZONAL VS MAN TO MAN.

VARIANCE IN PASSING AND RANGE ABILITY TO MOVE INTO SCORING POSITIONS IN AND AROUND
VARIED AND ACCURATE FIRST TOUCH ABILITY THE PENALTY BOX.
TURNS WITH THE BALL VARIETY CONSTANTLY SEEK TO BE INVOLVED IN ALL PHASES OF THE GAME
RELEASE SKILLS ON DEMAND MEASURED AND PRECISE WITH INTELLIGENT INDUSTRY.
ABILITY TO PRESS, SCREEN, TRACK OPPONENTS CHANGE OF PLAY .
ABILITY TO USE BOTH FEET GUARARANTEES POSSESSION WITH THE BALL.

1 v 1 DEFENDING (DENY, DELAY , DIRECT) HOLD FOR SECURITY WHEN REQUIRED.
BALL WINNING SKILLS (TACKLE & AERIAL DUELS) LINK IN WITH BACK 4 & GK IN BUILD UP.
PROACTIVE HEADING TACTICAL AWARENESS AND ADAPTABILITY TO
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CONTROL OF THE BALL WIDE RANGE OF
RECEIVING SKILLS (GROUND, AERIAL, UNDER PRESSURE)

CHANGE FROM ATTACK TO DEFENCE QUICKLY AND VICE VERSA.
WILL BREAK FORWARD WHEN APPROPRIATE.
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ABILITY TO RUN WITH THE BALL AND ESCAPE PRESSURE
ABILITY TO SCORE FORM LONG RANGE UP TO 30 YDSRANGE

READ AND ANTICIPATE EVENTS
MARKS AND PRESS QUICKLY.
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OF GOAL-SCORING SKILLS IMPOSING WHEN DEFENDING SET PIECES.
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Physiological Psychological
AGILITY AN UNSELFISH TEAM PLAYER.

ACCELERATION VISUAL AWARENESS
BALANCE CONCENTRATION ,
COORDINATION COURAGE,
SPEED TO COVER GROUNND AND SUPPORT COHESION
POWER & STRENGTH TO WIN 1v1 CHALLENGES EMOTIONAL BALANCE
FLEXIBLE RANGE OF MOVEMENTCHANGE OF SPEED AND CUNNING
DIRECTION. CREATIVITYCOMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP - ORGANIZATION
ENDURANCE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN HIGH LEVEL OF WORK RATE DETERMINATION TO BE INVOLVED IN PLAY
PHYSICALLY OVER EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME ENGINE ROOM MENTAL TOUGHNESS
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Technical Tactical Under 15&16 Attacking Midfield 8 &10
All passing skills with feel, spin, minimal touches, disguise and Constantly play with intelligence (stand, disappear, etc). Know how to play in the
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Ability to use both feet Constantly seek to influence events going on around

(verbally/tactically/technically )
Ability to eliminate opponents if required to create space Recognise where, when and how to involve themselves in the
Ability to score form long range up to 30 yds game
Ball protection on receipt, in possession, on release and in tight situations Know how to combine with other attacking players
and under pressure. Varied and accurate first touch ability
Tactical awareness and adaptability to change from attack to
Turns with the ball variety
defence ( vice versa) quickly
Release skills on demand measured and precise
Read and anticipate events
Range of finishing skills: scoring with both feet in the box (1 or 2
touch) scoring from distances under pressure
Turning with the ball off opponents and into opponents with deception
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
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1v1 attacking, ability outfox defenders
Ability to dribble at opponents at pace
marking, pressing, screening, intercepting passes or directing into
defensive cover , wide and making play predictable.
Ability to beat opponents 1v1
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Strong crossing ability. Touch line, end line,
Uses dribble to change tempo in transition
Understands quick despersal or becoming compact in transition.
Dribbling inside or within the box (effective use of fakes and feints)
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Strong heading ability to finish from crosses.
Supports off the striker or in wide aeras
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1v1 defending deny, delay, direct
Acceleration/deceleration Awareness
Agility Believe in own abilities
Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Cohesion
Balance Composure
Confidence
Flexible range of movement
Courage
Body strength
Commitment
Body and feet preparation for movement Concentration
Coordination Cleverness, intellegence
Change speed and direction instantly Emotional balance
Speed endurance Determination
Power & strength for 1v1 challenges & battles Commincation & leadership
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Technical Tactical
Under 15 &16 Wide Forward #7&11
Dribbling skills, 1v1 attacking, ability outfox defenders. Ability to play on the wrong side
Crossing abilities with either foot under pressure. Ability to move into scoring positions in and around penalty
Varied and accurate first touch. box.

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

Deceiving opponents before and on striking on goal.
Know how/when combine/rotate with central forward,
attacking midfielder.
required to when running/dribbling with the ball Know how/when create space for attacking full back.
Range of goal-scoring skills Clever, calculated movements-runs to elude defenders

Tight /clever touch when necessary back to goal Know how to move behind, between, across and off
Give and receive fast passes defenders and when.
Escape pressure Connected pressing with other forwards and make play
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1 or 2 touch finish in the box
Proactive heading to score
predictable.
Regain possesion in attacking 3rd
Third level
Physiological Psychological & social emotional
Fourth level
Fifth level
Acceleration Awareness
Agility Believe in own abilities
Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Commitment
Balance Composure
Flexible range of motion Confidence
Body and feet preparation for movement Courage
Coordination Concentration
Change speed and direction instantly Communication/
Speed endurance Leadership
Pace for recovering defending or attacking space Cleverness
Spring Intellegence
Power & strength for recovering defending Cohesion
Emotional balance
Determination
Observation
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CENTRE FORWARD #9
Fifth level
Technical Tactical Under 15 &16 Centre Forward #9
Clever feet in tight situations. Clever, calculated movements-runs to elude defenders
First touch on the move/any surface. Combination play with others
Ability to roll defenders back to goal. Deceiving opponents before and on striking on goal

Effective ball control . Know how to move behind, between, across and off defenders
Protect the ball, escape from front & rear pressure.. and when.
Range of finishing skills: scoring instantly in the box ( 1 or 2 Knowing and understanding what defenders are thinking and
touch); from distances under pressure; in 1v1 with gk(under prefer.
pressure and free) Runs/movement to move defenders for others benefits.
Turning with the ball off opponents and into opponents with Showing and containing opponents in possession.

deception.. Ability to protect the ball to bring supporting players into play.
1v1 attacking, ability outfox defenders Understands how and when to engage in pressing.
All passing skills with feel, spin, minimal touches, disguise and Regain possesion in attacking 3rd
Second level
accuracy.
Finish from outside the box from various angles & range
disturb oppositions build up
Combination play with midfied and wide attackers.
Third level
Finish from crosses from the head, volley (1&2 touch)
Ability to cross the ball from a varoius areas.

Interchange into midfied and widespaces.
Timing of penetrating runs.
Fourth level
Fifth level
Acceleration. Awareness
Agility. Believe
Ability to change stride cadence (length, rate, directon) Commitment
Balance. Composure
Flexible range of motion. Confidence
Body and feet preparation for movement. Concentration
Coordination. Courage
Change speed and direction instantly Cohesion
Speed endurance to attack space and press. Emotional balance
Spring in the box. Determination
Explosive power & strength to deal with challenges and protect Communication/leadership
the ball . Healthy selfishness
Observation
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GOALKEEPER #1
Fifth level
Technical Tactical Under 15 &16 Goalkeeper #1
W / Scoop / Cup / Foot Save techniques Gk to be able to decided quickly the difference
Safe forward dive Between playing out from the back and going long.
Two handed and one handed punch Gk to be able to spot the difference for quick counter

Deflect/parry Attack opportunities or hold up play.
Tip save (over crossbar) Be able to receive the ball from centre half and full
Collapsing saves (ball out of window above knee but not Backs and switch play with confidence.
extension dive) Gk should be able to come for crosses and command area.
Grass cutting save technique (ball out of window below knee) Dealing with free kick, organisation and wall/shot/save
One V one technique Give advanced tactical information to team mates
Refine reading the space behind the defenders
Dealing with break aways
Smothering technique Refine sweeper-keeper role
Dealing with crosses Introduce the GK as being the captain at the back
Second level
Short pass with dominant foot; bowling from dominant hand;
introduction of non dominant hand and foot.
Loudest player on the pitch
Keeper or away
Third level
Medium passing with dominant foot; baseball throw and over
hand throw with dominant hand; long passing with dominant
No shot / no turn
Shift left/right
Fourth level
foot, introduction of non dominant foot.
Drop kick full volley
Time or turn
Push out
Fifth level
Half volleys Left shoulder/ right shoulder
Side volleys Walls and number in wall & free & corner kicks
Understand about second barriers behind the ball. Pressure the ball
Understand ball within the window and importance of quick first Hold
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Able to recover from spills and decide, when and where to Front and back
come for the ball. You see the bigger picture
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,1 from
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in front of the full backs on the floor.
Physiological Psychological Under 15 &16 Goalkeeper #1
Very good build and presence whilst in goal. Gk to be able to cope with the pressures of the game
Excellent agility and spring. 1. Dealing with getting beat or conceding goals
Perfect more complex footwork movement (drop step, cross over, 2. Making mistakes
etc.)
Height is important at this level.
Be able to cope with the demands of the gk.
3. Being out when injured
4. Selection process, first or second choice
5. Handling rejection
1. Stamina Can GK focus on the positives in the game and learn from what
2. Quick reactions didnt happen well , when did they do the same technique well
3. Toll diving take on body and what they did differently , use this as part of your learning

4. Robust toughness of the game, barging and
blocking from opposition
Strength and conditioning in a big part of the game and must be

process.
Handling peer pressure from outside the game
Keeping focused 100% during game play
Second level
used daily when possible.

Perfect self reflection
Refine a mind state of being tenacious
Third level Refine confidence
Fourth level
Fifth level
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Second level PRACTICE PRIORITIES
Third level
Fourth level
Fifth level
Regular Practice Content
Attacking Tactical Play
Developing Play from the GKs possession.

playing out from the defending 1/3rd from a throw.
Counter Attack from Gks collect.
Dribble & Drive on the diagonal.
Second level
Developing play from back players possession in the DF 1/3rd and DF 1/2 to supply and / or
break into MF areas.
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Receiving and movement skills & understanding from MF players.
Fourth
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Supplying Midfield
Interchanges and movement amongst players ahead of the CBs.
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MF runs up to and ahead of forward players
Priorities
Flank attacking to produce crossing opportunities.
Playing with three forwards.
wing play with a No; 7 / 11.

flank play with a No; 7 / 11 / 2 / 3 and players combining.
wide players linking play with No;9 Attacking half
wide players vacating the flanks. (Why / When / How priorities.

Playing with a lone striker.
Phases and 11 v 11
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Playing with #10 (Shadow Striker) Continued
linking into MF play.
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receiving and releasing forward players.
Third level
Fourth level running at defenses
Fifth level
Counter Attack from the MF 1/3rd and defending half regains of
possession.
Attacking set plays in central and flank areas in the attacking half.
Attacking Technical Content
Development and retention of possession (opposed
directional practice.)
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ground passing. (foot surface variety.)
Passing with side and backspin over varied distances in the
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Switching play passing skills. (20-60yd passes-ground and
aerial.)
Fourth level
One touch passing skills all distances.
Fifth level
Measured through passes.
Clever, un-orthodox, un-expected passes over 10 40 yds.
Receiving on the move at speed ground and aerial passes.
Personal and group ball retention skill. (1st touch and
bodywork skills.)
Technique, functional,
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Attacking Technical Content Continued
Individual space & time making skills.
Understanding of movement necessity and capability.
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Player combination skills. (wall passes, take-overs etc.)
Second level
Running with the ball-away from and at opponents and spaces.
Third level and combining with others on a run with the ball.
Releasing
Fourth level & Finishing Skills in context.
Crossing
Fifth level
POSITIONAL AND TACTICAL- TECHNICAL BALL WORK.
e.g FB advancing down flanks ,Back 4 changing play, MF
overlap.
Technique,
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Defensive Tactical Play
Pressing with three forwards in A1/2.

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Recovering,
Third level and defending from a deeper line-how deep?
Defending
Fourth level in the defending half- early and deeper.
Sliding
Fifth level and squeezing as a team.
Defending set plays in the DF 1/3rd -Zonal orientation.
Read , anticipate, prioritise and act decisively.
With the intention of

Counter - Attacking
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Screening
Third level opponents preferred pass options.
Pressing.
Fourth level (from front and rear.
Interceptions,
Fifth 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.
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Have Acquired
13-14 Years
Efficient, orthodox ball-control skills.
Efficient short range passing skills. (10-25 m)
Receive and release with surface variety.
Second level of support play.
Basic understanding
Effective turns with ball limited variety. With in-built
Third level deception
Basic ball manipulation / maneuver skills.
Fourth level
Basic ball retention understanding and skills.
Fifth
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Some players some dribbling skills!
Basic running with the ball abilities.
Basic heading skills.
Pressing and marking skills.
Learn
Increased range of controlling skills. (Surfaces-flight, height, speed.)
Extended variety of short range, medium range, passing skills.
Pass and combination play with others e.g. wall pass, overlap play.
Development of feel for ball on contact skills, e.g. control, pass, shoot, cross, etc.
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disguise / deception to all contact skills.
Third
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to protect and manoeuvre the ball under pressure.
Improved
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Support
Fifth 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.
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Assured and efficient basic control, passing and support skills and developing
Third level
the ability to disguise intention as appropriate.
Fourth level
Basic ball retention skills. (Screening and manoeuvring the ball.)
Fifth
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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.
Have Acquired Continued
15 -16 Years
Improved dribbling skills and application where appropriate.
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Second level
Changing of ball position and of play, personally and for benefit of team.
Third level heading skills.

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Fourth level
1 v 1 defending skills press, mark and track etc.
Fifth level
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.
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Escaping man-markers and operating when man-marked.
Using body on receiving ball and in possession of ball; to protect
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Increased
Third level variety of pass and control skills with appropriate disguise.
Increased,
Fourth level improved heading skills.
Increased
Fifth 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 11v11.
Defending when outnumbered and against combination play.
Recognition and employment of counter-attack option.

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