System of Play Position Numbers and Player Profiles System of Play 1-4-3-3
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System of Play Position Numbers and Player Profiles System of Play 1-4-3-3 U.S. Soccer Playing System Position Names and Numbering System 1-4-3-3 Center 3 Forwards Left Forward Right Winger Winger Attacking Center Midfielder Center 3 Midfielders Midfielder Defensive Center Midfielder Left Right Outside Back Outside Back 4 Backs Center Back Center Back 1 Goalkeeper Goalkeeper System of Play 1-4-3-3 U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System <T> Center TECHNICAL. Left Forward Right Winger Winger <T> Attacking Center Midfielder TACTICAL Center Midfielder <P> Defensive Center Midfielder PHYSICAL Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back <M> MENTAL Goalkeeper <TTPM> POSITION PROFILE Position-Specific Profiles Position Profile: Goalkeeper U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Collecting, handling & serving with hands & feet. + Receiving aerial service (all angles, distances) Center + Tackle, regain possession one v one Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Command, direct team during re-starts + Organize, direct team actions in own half Attacking Center Midfielder + Transition to attack- possess or penetrate Center Midfielder + Power, acceleration and explosive movement Defensive + Aerial mobility maximize height and reach Center Midfielder + Maximal Speed of Reaction Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back #1GOALKEEPER + Alert and focused, constant assessment of play + Lead- confident, decisive mentality + Resilient- re-focus on targets, objectives Goalkeeper Position Profile: Outside Backs U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Collecting the ball efficiently, serve, run fwd. + Full passing range, crosses from flank channel Center + Tackle, intercept, regain possession of ball Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Recognize, execute penetration on flanks + Organize and direct #7, #11 in defending role Attacking Center Midfielder + Central channel balance, cover for #4, #5 Center Midfielder + Speed endurance- repeated explosive runs Defensive + Acceleration- change speed response to ball Center Midfielder + Endurance, box-box range for the full match Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back + Confident competitor in one-one isolation + Confident in attacking and defending roles #2, 3 #2, OUTSIDE BACKS + Alert, immediate response in transition Goalkeeper Position Profile: Center Backs U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Marking, tracking, intercepting and tackling + Heading, 1-touch passing on aerial serves Center + Passing to penetrate (all service types) Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Decide, execute- mark opponent or mark space + Build-out, possession, tempo in central channel Attacking Center Midfielder + Organize, direct outside backs and c. midfielders Center Midfielder + Aerial- max. use of height, explosive movement Defensive + Rx Speed- adjust to ball, opponent movement Center Midfielder + Agility- change direction in response to cues Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back + Decisive leader- command and direct teammates + Control and composure under pressure #4, 5 #4, CENTER BACKS + Focus- assess and prepare when ball is away Goalkeeper Position Profile: Center Midfielder U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Marking, tracking, intercepting and tackling + Collect, turn, re-direct to all regions of field (360) Center + Passing to penetrate (all service types) Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Primary option for build out and possession Attacking + Defensive control centrally in front of backs Center Midfielder + Penetrate- movement, passing or running w/ ball Center Midfielder + Mobility- multi-directional, box-box, centrally Defensive + Speed endurance- intermittent, intense actions Center Midfielder + Explosive movement- max. acceleration Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back + Energized- maximal effort to connect the team + Game Awareness- control tempo & speed of play + Self-less- effort to connect all parts of the team Goalkeeper MIDFIELDER 8 CENTER #6, Position Profile: Attacking Center Midfielder U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Collect and turn under pressure. + Passing- penetration and goal-scoring chances Center + Dribbling or striking to score goals. Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Mobility- create separation from opponent + Create scoring opportunities for teammates Attacking Center Midfielder + Transition- join 1st line of defending pressure Center Midfielder + Explosive movement- separation from opponent Defensive + Acceleration- change direction or change speed Center Midfielder + Strength-shoot from distance, challenge for ball Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back + 360 degree awareness- mental focus + Ambitious attacking mentality + Perception- focus on multiple, complex cues Goalkeeper C. MIDFIELDER ATTACK #10 Position Profile: Wingers U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Flank service at high pace w/ either foot + Running with the ball, high pace (penetration) + Ball preparation, dribbling and ball manipulation Center Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Transition- react, recover as 1st flank defender + Mobility to create team crossing opportunities Attacking Center Midfielder + Mobility, timing of runs for central goal scoring Center Midfielder + Speed endurance, high pace, frequent transition Defensive + Acceleration- with and without the ball Center Midfielder + Agility- efficiency in changing direction Left Right Outside Back Outside Back #7, 11 WINGERS 11 #7, Center Back Center Back + Ambitious penetrating attitude + Patience- prepared to max opportunities w/ ball + Focus- constant attention to game cues w/o ball Goalkeeper Position Profile: Center Forward U.S. Soccer Position Names and Numbering System + Scoring- one-touch on demand (head and feet) + Receive, secure ball under pressure Center + Able to turn and face the goal (Penetrate) Left Forward Right Winger Winger + Mobility, timing to optimize scoring chances + Recognize, attack the spaces behind the defense Attacking Center Midfielder + Pressure, contain opponents’ build out Center Midfielder + Speed Endurance- repetitive explosive runs Defensive + Strength- compete for possession Center Midfielder + Explosive movement- compete for aerial service Left Right Outside Back Outside Back Center Back Center Back + Persistence- remain in advanced position + Aggressive attitude to compete for the ball #9 CENTER FORWARD CENTER #9 + Alert, anticipate positive opportunities Goalkeeper Digital Coaching Center https://dcc.ussoccer.com Create your personal coaching profile… Website www.ussoccer.com.