Clubs Formation

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Clubs Formation
U9 age group
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Formation 1-1-1-1 2 Wide
GK
CD
W
W
CM
S
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Game Positions

• CC United has a different shape at the U9,11 and
  U13 age groups.
• The team shape expands and covers as much as the
  field as possible in possession of the ball and
  constricts without over committing reducing space
  for the opposition without the ball.
• Defining it as a shape allows players to move
  freely around the field, interchanging positions
  as long as the shape is maintained. This means
  that all field players have the opportunity to
  attack and must develop the all techniques to do
  so. It also means that each player must be
  comfortable in different areas of the field both
  defending (realizing where cover will come from)
  and attacking (realizing where support is
  located).
• At U9 and10 we only have 6 players on the field
  giving a basic introduction to the real game. At
  U9/10 we play a formation that is as close to the
  real game as possible in that we have 4 zones of
  player positions in Goalkeeper, defender,
  midfielder and forward. We also have wide player
  which is much needed as width is a vital part of
  the attacking principles as it creates space in
  the central areas of the field.
• Our formation at this age group causes us to lose
  games as others over power us with 2 defenders
  and 3 forwards. In focusing on scoring and
  winning they become direct eliminating team play
  and with us having 4 zones to play through we
  work harder on passing angles and as players are
  isolated we need the ability to dribble. At U9-11
  we focus on development over results to aid team
  success at the older age groups

Position Attribute 1 Attribute 2 Attribute 3 Attribute 4 Attribute 5 Attribute 6
Goalkeeper Physical- Strength Physical-Quickness Psychological-Bravery Physical Coordination Technical- Passing Psychological- Confidence
Defender Tactical Direction of attack Technical Long Passing Tactical Supporting Tactical- covering Technical- Heading Psychological communication
Flank player Tactical- positioning Technical- Dribbling Technical Crossing Tactical covering Tactical- supporting
Midfielder Tactical Direction of attack Technical passing long and short Technical comfort on the ball Tactical covering Tactical- Supporting Psychological - Communication
Forward Tactical- Positioning Technical Shooting Psychological- Confidence Physical Speed Physical - Strength Technical Passing short
The Following slides show how the shape works
both with and without the ball and with players
understanding the roles of each position they
will become more effective on the field.
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Goalkeeper

• Defend
• Provide cover to last defender- when we are in
  attack and play outside your penalty area when
  the back line and team pushes up to halfway line
• Dominate your box, stop balls from crosses and
  shots
• Communication (organize defense to prevent shots)
• Correct positioning based on position of ball and
  center of goal

• Attack
• Be ready for a back pass when opponents play the
  ball long behind our back line
• Be ready for a quick transition to start the
  attack
• Awareness of outlet
• Look for the longest outlet 1st
• Good distribution (throw-kick)

RD
LD
CD
RD
LD
CD
RM
LM
CM
S
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Central Defender

• Defend
• Mark attackers zonally (dont get pulled out of
  position)
• Provide
• Pressure when the ball is in your zone
• Cover to the central midfield and outside
  Defenders
• Balance when the forward is the 1st defender
• Communicate to players in front and to the side

• Attack
• Be ready to receive a pass off next line of
  players
• Be ready to support players 1 link away
• Be ready to play back to the goalkeeper when the
  ball is played behind
• Quality distribution away from trouble
• Middle link in diamond
• Be ready to switch play
• Be ready to follow your pass to make numerical
  advantage in the midfield zone

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Midfielder

• Defend
• Mark and track players in the central areas of
  the field
• Provide cover to the forward in front of central
  defender
• Provide cover inside of the field to the wide
  player when they defend in the midfield area of
  the field
• Provide good information

• Attack
• Be available to receive a pass
• Provide support to defenders, strikers and flank
  players
• Pick the correct side of the field to attack
  based on how the opponents defend
• Supporting runs beyond striker
• Be aware of space to exploit
• Positional discipline stay central
• Short and long passes be ready to switch play
• Communication make sure all players keep their
  shape

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Flank-player

• Defend
• Mark and track runs of attackers in your area of
  field
• Provide cover to players in all central
  positions
• Provide balance when ball is on opposite side of
  field

• Attack
• Provide an outlet, utilize full width of field
• Good communication when ball is passed inside
• Provide support to all central players
• Make sure that on goal kicks that you are wide
  and close to the goal
• Look to make forward runs without the ball
• Awareness of whether to cross or to dribble
• Take all throw ins on the side of the field

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Striker

• Defend
• Pressure on the ball-force defenders to play
  towards their own goal
• Take advantage of defenders mistakes
• Channel play onto next defender

• Attack
• Stay as far forward as possible- Play on the
  opponents last player
• Shoot on sight
• Movement off ball to support team mates
• Diagonal runs in front of defenders to move them
• Diagonal runs behind of defenders to get open

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Formation 1-1-1 2 Wide And who they cover
GK
CD
F
F
CM
S
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Defending our Left

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball. Providing loud
  communication to team
• Left Flank (LF) player is applying pressure to
  the ball carrier
• Defender (D) is providing cover for LF. If
  opponent gets past LF, D is to provide immediate
  pressure
• Right Flank (RF) player is in a position where he
  can provide cover to (D) and also see his wide
  opponent
• Midfielder (M) is ready to intercept cross or
  recover ball quickly if marking player tackles
  opponent. Stay aware of our strikers position
• Striker is looking for space to move into when we
  regain possession.

GK
RF
D
LF
M
S
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Defending our Right

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball. Providing loud
  communication to team
• Right Flank (RF) player is applying pressure to
  the ball
• Defender (D) is providing cover for RF. If
  opponent gets past RF on the outside D is to
  provide immediate pressure
• Midfielder (M) is ready to intercept cross or
  recover ball quickly. M is also ready to pressure
  the ball if attacker dribbles the ball inside
  towards the middle of the field
• Striker is looking for space to move into when we
  regain possession.

GK
D
M
LF
RF
S
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Defending our Center

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball, Providing loud
  communication to team
• Defender (D) applying pressure to the ball
  carrier
• Right Flank (RF) player and Left Flank (LF)
  player are providing cover for D. If opponent
  gets past D, RF or LF are to provide immediate
  pressure. RF is ready to step up based on (M)s
  position
• Midfielder (M) is forcing opponent towards a
  specific side while remaining ready to recover
  ball quickly if 1st defender tackles opponent. M
  is aware of strikers position
• Striker is looking for space to move into when we
  regain possession.
• The role of the 1st defender is critical as he
  must be patient and not commit to allow the shot
  but also be prepared to recover to be a second
  defender to (RF) and (LF)

GK
LF
RF
D
M
S
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Early Transition from Defense

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball.
• Defender (D) is possessing ball and looking for a
  fast pass to striker. If not available make quick
  safe outlet pass
• Right Flank (RF) player and Left Flank (LF)
  player are both looking to support the pass if it
  goes into (M) or space. Although they want to get
  forward they cannot risk leaving (D) isolated
  against 3 opponents
• Midfielder (M) is looking at checking into one of
  the pockets to receive a pass from (D). He needs
  to stay within the central area so as not to
  reduce the space of the oncoming wide players
• Striker (S) staying central and long to occupy
  the space and entice a defender. If he moves
  right or left he takes away the space of the
  advancing (RF) and (LF)

GK
LF
RF
D
M
S
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Late Transition from Defense

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball.
• Defender (D) is forming the rear center of the
  defensive diamond shape. Shows Right Flank (RF)
  that he is available for support.
• Right Flank (RF) player moves the ball forward
  while forming the a corner in the defensive
  diamond shape. (RF) is Looking for quick pass to
  striker, if not available, carry the ball in to
  the space quickly
• Left Flank (LF) is providing the widest option
  but is slightly tucked inside in case the ball
  gets turned over and the opposition look to
  isolate (D)
• Midfielder (M) is filling the space in the middle
  of the field making up the diamond
• Striker is moving to create space and forcing
  opponents out of position while remaining aware
  of RF and opponents goalkeepers position.
• In this scenario as the forward is very close to
  the opponents goal space has been created for RF
  to dribble into. As RF is dribbling he must
  observe if the Striker becomes open as player 1
  choses to defend or cover Striker

GK
D
RF
LF
M
S
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Offensive Possession

• Roles
• Goalkeeper is standing on imaginary line between
  center of goal and ball. Providing loud
  communication and cover to Defender (D).
  Goalkeeper must cover the entire space behind the
  Defender
• Defender (D) is at the center of the field
  providing support for team mates while making
  sure opponents dont get behind him.
• Right Flank (RF) and left flank (LF) are staying
  wide and open when they dont have the ball. They
  form the corners in the offensive diamond shape.
  They are ready to either attack the space or
  deliver a cross into penalty area
• Midfielder (M) is forming the rear center of the
  offensive diamond shape. His first look is to try
  and thread a pass through to (S) as this will
  keep the defenders honest or result in an
  opportunity to shoot from closer in
• Striker is forming the forward center of the
  offensive diamond shape. Remaining aware of M,
  RF, LF and opponents goalkeepers position.

GK
D
M
LF
RF
S