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Teaching the Numbering System Positional Numbering System WYSA Teaching the numbering system Eric Redder Director of Coaching [email protected] Positional Numbering System Attacking Third A1/3 A3 Middle Third M1/3 M3 Defending Third D1/3 D3 Positional Numbering System “What position, role, and function are we referencing? • Sweeper • Stopper • Outside back • Fullback • Goalie • Goalkeeper • Middie • Midfielder • Wing WHO are we talking about?!?!!? • Striker • Forward • Reserve Striker • Flank player • Back • Defense • Offense The US Soccer Numbering system is designed to provide a “Standardized Nomenclature For Positional Numbering” when addressing roles, functions, and players on the field Positional Numbering System 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. Positional Numbering System American Football Numbering System Positional Numbering System Recommended System for 11v11: 1-4-3-3 9 Center Forward 11 7 3 FORWARDS Left Right Winger 10 Winger Attacking Center 8 Midfielder Center• Flank MF Pressing Zones Midfielder 3 MIDFIELDERS • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers2 = predictability of serve 3 6 Defensive Right Left Center Outside Outside Midfielder 4 Back Back 5 Right Left Center 4 BACKS Center Back Back 1 1 GOALKEEPER Goalkeeper WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System Recommended System for 9v9: 1-3-2-3 9 Center Forward 11 7 3 FORWARDS Left Right Winger Winger 8 Center 6 Midfielder Defensive • Flank MF PressingCenter Zones • Combined pressureMidfielder of MF + Strikers = predictability2 MIDFIELDERS of serve 3 2 4 Right Left Outside Outside Right Back Center Back Back 3 BACKS 1 1 GOALKEEPER Goalkeeper WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System Recommended System for 7v7: 1-3-2-1 9 Center Forward 1 FORWARD 8 Center 6 Midfielder Defensive • Flank MF PressingCenter Zones • Combined pressureMidfielder of MF + Strikers = predictability2 MIDFIELDERS of serve 3 2 Left 4 Right Outside Outside Back Right Back Center Back 3 BACKS 1 1 GOALKEEPER Goalkeeper WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System Recommended Systems for 9v9 or 7v7: • Flank MF Pressing Zones • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing Zones • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing Zones • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve Positional Numbering System • 1 Goalkeeper While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Make penetrating passes up field if • Collect serves in playing area with feet or possible to space for teammate hands • Make possession passing to • Collect shots on goal teammate’s feet • Organize back line & midfield lines while • Act as support/outlet for teammates transition to defend, and during recovery while in possession of possession WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing 3 2 Left Right Back Back While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate through combinations or • Provide pressure on ball while other team dribble is in possession • Provide services/scoring chances • Provide cover for # 4,5,7, 11 from wide areas • Provide balance when defending during • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11 transition Positional Numbering System 5 4 Left Right Center Center Back Back While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Make penetrating passes into #6, • Provide pressure on ball while other team 7,11, 9 teammates feet is in possession • Make possession passes into • Provide cover for #7,11,5,4,8 #1,4,5,8,7,11 • Organize #4,5,8 while transition to defend, • Act as support/outlet for teammates and during defense while in possession #4, 5, 8, 11 Positional Numbering System 6 Defensive Center Midfielder While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass is in possession • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 • Provide screening cover for #10,9, 7,11 • Dictate penetration (going forward), • Provide pressure on ball during transition or maintaining possession (sideways, to defensive, and delay for #4,5,1 or back) Positional Numbering System 8 Center Midfielder While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass, shot is in possession • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 • Provide cover for #7,11,9,5,4 • Dictate penetration (going forward), • Provide transition defense, and recover to or maintaining possession (sideways, defend the ball or back) WILMINGTONYOUTHSOCCER.O RG Positional Numbering System 11 7 Left Right Winger Winger Attack: Defense: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass, shot is in possession • Provide services/scoring chances • Provide cover for #8,4,5,9 from wide areas • Provide balance when defending on weak • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #8 ,9 side during transition Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing Zones • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve Attacking Center Midfielder While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass, shot is in possession • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 • Provide cover for #7,11,9,5,4 • Dictate penetration (going forward), • Recovery during transition to top side of or maintaining possession (sideways, ball, and provide downward pressure or back) Positional Numbering System 9 Center Forward While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass, shot is in possession • Act as outlet & vertical support for • Try to immediately regain lost possession #1,4,5,8,7,11 vs redirect pressure • Maintain possession (hold ball) vs • Pressure opposing #1,2,3,4,5 while in unbalance defense (penetrate) possession Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing Zones • Combined pressure of MF + Strikers = predictability of serve PositionalPositional Numbering Responsibilities System • 1 Goalkeeper While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Make penetrating passes up field if • Collect serves in playing area with feet or possible to space for teammate hands • Make possession passing to • Collect shots on goal teammate’s feet • Organize back line & midfield lines while • Act as support/outlet for teammates transition to defend, and during recovery while in possession of possession Positional Numbering System • Flank MF Pressing 3 2 Left Right Back Back While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate through combinations or • Provide pressure on ball while other team dribble is in possession • Provide services/scoring chances • Provide cover for # 4,5,7, 11 from wide areas • Provide balance when defending during • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11 transition Positional Numbering System 5 4 Left Right Center Center Back Back While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Make penetrating passes into #6, • Provide pressure on ball while other team 7,11, 9 teammates feet is in possession • Make possession passes into • Provide cover for #7,11,5,4,8 #1,4,5,8,7,11 • Organize #4,5,8 while transition to defend, • Act as support/outlet for teammates and during defense while in possession #4, 5, 8, 11 Positional Numbering System 6 Defensive Center Midfielder While in possession: While in recovery of possession: • Penetrate with the ball via dribble, • Provide pressure on ball while other team pass is in possession • Connect/Support #1,4,5 with #7,11,9 • Provide screening cover for #10,9, 7,11 • Dictate penetration (going forward), • Provide pressure on ball during transition
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