CLUBHOUSE / FALL 2026
GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Advance and stay connected

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLETake countermeasuresSUB-PRINCIPLE

Advance and stay connected

The back line moves with the attack and protects space behind the ball.

Required player actions

  • 4 and 5 advance behind the ball as teammates progress, checking the space to the midfield.
  • 1 moves with the back line while remaining ready for an opponent's ball into depth.
  • 6 stays connected to the centre-backs and the supporting interior as the attack moves wide.
COACHING QUESTION

Are we close enough to affect the next turnover?

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Creating & scoringAttacking half
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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Cover behind the attack · Gold rings: key roles

Blue plays toward the top goal. The shaded area identifies the phase; supporting roles may sit outside it. All 22 players retain their 4-3-3 positions.

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EXAMPLE PRACTICES

Advance and stay connected

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

Travel with the attack

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Starting picture · Blue: Northbridge · Sand: opposition · Gold rings: focus players · White dot: ball

A starting picture for the practice, with the focus players highlighted. Both teams keep their 4-3-3 roles; movement and decisions develop through live play.

Organization

11v11, full pitch, two goals, both teams in 4-3-3 and normal offside. Start with 4 connecting 6 as the front line advances.

Practice task

Continue to goal while 4, 5 and 1 adjust behind the advancing midfield. On a natural loss, respond from the positions established during possession.

What to observe

The back line reduces unnecessary gaps without ignoring an uncovered runner or a potential long pass.

Progression

Let the opposition retain a high forward or drop everyone, changing how much space can safely be taken.

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Club-authored practice examples applying this sub-principle. Adapt pitch dimensions, bout lengths and challenge to the players; the source framework is for U13-U14.

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Adapted from the supplied U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework · U13-U14 Game Model and Learning Plan, pp. 16, 22. Definitions are summarized; specific player responsibilities, coaching questions and practice examples are club applications. Not an official U.S. Soccer product or endorsement.