Style and Systems of Play Systems, Styles and Responsibilities – What are they and why is this important?
Trying to establish a ‘system and style of play’ across numerous teams, players and age groups is not an easy thing to do, but hopefully this document will begin to provide some clarity on what to expect on the field, both in training and in games.
This presentation is the first step to establishing the ‘Wyoming Way’ of playing, with the focus being on Long Term Player Development. Through regular coach education, player education and exposure to more soccer, we can all strive to improve the standards within Wyoming and compete regularly within regional competitions and tournaments that our teams participate in. System vs Style
System of play, historically referred to as a ‘formation’, is a tool we use to identify areas of the field players should occupy and their roles and responsibilities in each of these positions according to your principles of play (the constants within the game).
Style of play refers to your approach to the game as it pertains to your soccer philosophy, and primarily what the actions of the players within the game will be when on and off the ball.
Examples: 1. My soccer philosophy is one of long term player development, where all players on the field will be involved in the movement of the ball forwards as well as defending as a team. 2. My soccer philosophy is one of urgent, attacking soccer using speed and power to dominate the opposition. Systems of Play
1-4-4-2 1-3-5-2 1-5-3-1 Systems of Play
1-3-4-3 1-4-4-2 1-4-3-3 Diamond System of Play: 1-4-3-3: 11v11 – U13 and Older System of Play: 1-4-3-1: 9v9 – U11 & U12 System of Play: 1-4-1-1: 7v7 – U9 & U10 Style of Play 4 Moments of the Game Style of Play: Summary
in ATTACK: - Looking to find the highest available attacking player to score, if no passing option available, we keep it and circulate to find an option (Three R’s – Relax, Retain, Recycle). in DEFENSE: - Line of confrontation set for the half way line. During transition, delay opposition forward movement, allowing team to drop and get compact & stay compact, with the intent of looking to organize first, then focus on winning the ball second. Style of Play: Attacking
Attacking Principles 1. Spread out, get wide and remain as wide as possible. (2, 3, 7, 11.) 2. Penetrate with highest available pass when available. 3. When you cannot penetrate, circulate the ball to unbalance opponent. (Relax, Retain, Recycle) 4. Vary runs, triangulate to create passing lanes that break opposition lines of defense, playing in the half space and create numerical superiority with player rotations throughout the thirds. 5. Isolate defenders 1v1/2v1 in the attacking third. 6. Support the attack and push up. 7. Communicate. Style of Play: Defending
Defending Principles 1. Get Compact, Stay Compact 2. Line of confrontation (half way line). 3. Deny Penetration into own penalty area. 4. Pressing as a group of players, recognizing visual cues to step to win the ball (bad touch, weight of pass) 5. Delay forward movement and force outside/protect central channel (as seen in next slide). 6. Double up when pressing individual when possible in wide areas. 7. Shift, Slide and Squeeze as a unit. 8. Communicate. Field Locations Style of Play: Transition Principles (ATT to DEF)
1. Pressure the ball immediately after losing it (1st defender) to delay forward movement, look to funnel to the outside. 2. Make field compact as quickly as possible – players drop in, get compact and stay compact) 3. Get organized and balanced as quickly as possible. 4. Communicate. Style of Play: Transition (DEF to ATT)
1. Spread out – Get wide, stay wide. 2. Create passing lanes, movement and rotations to break lines of defense. 3. Pass or dribble forward to penetrate. 4. Relax, Retain and Recycle the ball if and when we cannot find highest available pass. 5. Prepare/Anticipate (Squeeze up to reduce space between attacking lines, limit space for opposition players to exploit) 6. Communication. Game Plan
Attacking: Retain the ball within defensive third into midfield third to invite pressure in the knowledge that our 7, 9 and 11 have pace with the ball at their feet. Once we invite the opposition to press higher up the field and their back four squeeze up, look to play the highest available pass to release one of the front three or the 10. Movement of the front three to isolate defenders 1v1 or find gaps between opposition back four to play in behind and chase.
Defending: Upon losing the ball, closest player to the ball presses to delay opposition forward movement while the rest of the team drop behind the ball and get compact. Primary concern is to protect the central channel and deny penetration into the defensive third. Wyoming Soccer Player Roadmaps Player Roadmaps
Like any Roadmap, this should serve as a visual representation of how to get from Point A, to Point B on the soccer field. The Wyoming Soccer Player Roadmap, is intended to allow players to understand the game more clearly, and the actions needed dependent on the location of the ball and the players on the field. Player Roadmap
ATTACKING WHERE WHY HOW WHAT PLAYER ACTIONS PLAYER QUALITIES Where is it happening Why do we attack? How are players going What do players need to What qualities do they on the field? What is the purpose? to be successful? do for success? need to execute? • Move the ball • Passing forwards to • Shooting • Knowledge of the game (playing and watching more Own Half Build forwards. highest available • Passing • Dribbling soccer) players’ feet. • Make informed decisions. Up • Spreading Out (Width) • Players running beyond • Demonstrate focus. • Support Attack (Depth) • Execute with optimal technical the location of the ball. • Move to receive as a passing abilities. • Create goalscoring • Players moving into option • Execute with optimal physical Opponents Half Build opportunities. supporting positions • Attack in 1v1 and 2v1 abilities. situations • Take initiative and be Up (width & depth). proactive. • Create and exploit • Creativity on and off the ball • Be creative on the ball, do the openings. • Switching point of attack unexpected. (ball movement across field) • • Score goals. • Forward runs at speed Take accountability for their Close to Opponents • Interchangeable positions on own development. off the ball. field. • Drive the competitive Goal • Forward runs at speed standards within training. • Demand more from on the ball. teammates. • Be a leader. Player Roadmap ATTACKING
CLOSE TO OPPONENTS GOAL – SCORE GOALS
OPPONENTS HALF BUILD UP – CREATE GOALSCORING OPPORTUNITIES
OWN HALF BUILD UP – MOVE THE BALL FORWARDS Player Roadmap
DEFENDING WHERE WHY HOW WHAT PLAYER ACTIONS PLAYER QUALITIES Where is it happening Why do we DEFEND? How are players going What do players need to What qualities do they on the field? What is the purpose? to be successful? do for success? need to execute? Opponents Half - • Delay opponent • Delay opposition • Stop opposition ball • Knowledge of the game (playing and watching more Disrupt Opponent Build forward movement forward movement. carrier from passing or soccer) Up • Force to Outside • Delaying will allow dribbling forward. • Make informed decisions. • Demonstrate focus. • Regain the Ball time for team to • Protect Central • Execute with optimal technical drop behind location Channel abilities. • Prevent opponent • Execute with optimal physical Own Half - Prevent forward movement. of the ball. • Protect the Goal. abilities. • Force to Outside. • Aggressive to the • Make it Compact • Be aggressive to the ball. Opponent Build Up • Take initiative and be • Deny Central Channel ball in own half. • Keep it Compact proactive. • Regain the Ball. • Step to ball as a • Steal back the ball. • Take accountability for their own development. • Stop Shots team. • Outnumber opponent. • Drive the competitive Close to Goal – Stop • Stop Crosses • Regain the ball. • Stay involved. standards within training. • Demand more from Goalscoring Chances • Regain Ball and • Mark the player. teammates. Counter Attack. • Be a leader. Player Roadmap DEFENDING
OPPOSITION HALF – DISRUPT BUILD UP
OWN HALF – PREVENT BUILD UP CLOSE TO GOAL – STOP ALL CHANCES/SCORING Position Roles & Responsibilities Positional Roles and Responsibilities
#1 - Goalkeeper #4 & #5 – Central Defenders In Possession In Possession • Distribute effectively - try to play short to defenders or kick early with pace. • Be prepared to receive the ball from the goalkeeper. • Be an option when defenders are in possession. • Try to play angled passes behind the opposition. Play sharp, quick passes to FB & CM. • Communicate with outfield players. Early decisions and clear, purposeful instructions. • Attack aerial balls with power, purpose & timing. Out of Possession Out of Possession • Starting position relative to the position of the ball and in line with the ball. • Recognize when to follow opponents short and when to hold your position. • Sweeper/keeper when the defense pushes up. • Be comfortable playing 1v1 and 2v2, practice marking goal-side and ball side. • Shot stopping - ready position, decision whether to catch/parry or punch. React to • When full backs show wide, move deep and centrally to defend crosses. 2nd chances. • #2 & #3 – Full Backs #6 – Holding Defensive Midfielder In Possession In Possession • Try to get on the ball from the Goalkeeper. • Try to release wide midfield players with passes which break lines. • Recognize when to get forward to support the attacking play and when to stay back. • Try to get on the ball from the GK and defenders. Play forwards quickly when possible. • Look for forward passes which break lines. • Encourage attacking midfielders to support when playing into forwards. • Recognize when to come inside with or to receive the ball. Out of Possession Out of Possession • Drop in as a supplementary CB if CBs are pulled wide. • Try to be close enough to the opposition wide player to pressure their first touch. • Provide a defensive screen, block balls into striker's feet or steal from the front. • Try to show opponents inside until level with the penalty box, then show down the line. • Be close enough to defenders to pick up second balls. • Look to take quick throw-ins on your side of the pitch. Positional Roles and Responsibilities
#8 & #10 – Central Midfielders In Possession • Try to play quick combinations in midfield. • Link play from back to front and support forwards quickly. Recognize when to support beyond the strikers. • Try to slide passes between the defenders to create chances. #9 – Center Forward/Striker • Score goals. In Possession Out of Possession • Recognize when to shoot with power & precision. • Play a high-pressure game in midfield, try to intercept passes. • Show for passes into feet and receive on the half turn. • Break up the opposition play. • When play is developing in wide areas, find space between defenders to attack • Try to force the opposition to play wide or backwards. crosses. • Score Goals. #7 & #11 – Wide Midfielders/Attackers Out of Possession In Possession • Try to make play predictable. • Play high against the opposition full backs and threaten the space behind. • Force the CB to play risky passes. • Provide accurate crosses when high up the pitch. • Try to prevent the ball going into midfield & win the ball from the "wrong side". • Work across the forward line to support the CF & disrupt the defensive line. • Recognize when to dribble or play quick combinations. Out of Possession • Provide defensive cover in wide areas, pin the FB back. • Stop opposition crosses. • Track wide players. The WSA Player Profile Player Expectations according to age group and game model: 7v7 9v9 11v11
Age Group: U9, U10 U11, U12 U13 and older. • Shoot (Inside Foot & Laces) • Shoot (Inside Foot & Laces) • Shoot (Inside Foot & Laces) • Ground Pass • Ground Pass, Lofted Pass • Ground Pass, Lofted Pass, Driven Pass • Dribble Forwards • Dribble Forwards • Curve Ball • Spread Out (Width) • Spread Out (Width) • Dribble Forwards • Create Passing Options • Create Passing Options • Spread Out and Triangulate • Support the Attack (Depth) • Support the Attack (Depth) • Create Passing Options ATTACKING • Create 1v1 & 2v1’s • Create 1v1 & 2v1’s • Support the Attack • Change Point of Attack • Change the Point of Attack • Create 1v1 and 2v1’s. • Minimum of 2 ‘beat the player’ moves • Switch Positions on fly • Change Point of Attack • Minimum of 4 ‘beat the player’ moves • Change Pace & Rhythm of Game • Switch Positions on the fly • Minimum of 6 ‘beat the player’ moves ATT > DEF DEFEND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE • Delay Opponent • Delay Opponent • Delay Opponent • Make it Compact • Make it Compact • Make it Compact • Keep it Compact • Keep it Compact • Keep it Compact • Protect to Goal • Protect the Goal • Protect the Goal • Protect Central Channel • Protect Central Channel • Protect the Central Channel • Pressure, Cover, Balance • Force Wide • Force Wide • Outnumber Opponent • Aggressive to the Ball • Use touchline as extra defender DEFENDING • Standing Tackle (poke or step) • Pressure, Cover, Balance • Aggressive to the Ball • Outnumber Opponent • Pressure, Cover, Balance • Mark the player • Outnumber Opponent • Standing Tackle (poke or step) • Mark the Player • Sliding Tackle (block or challenge) • Protect the Space • Stay involved • Standing & Slide Tackle • Stay involved DEF > ATT ATTACK AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE ‘Beat the Player’ Moves.
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5. Inside Hook (Inside of the foot to hook the diagonally 10. L Turn (Sole of the foot to drag back then inside of back) the same foot)
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