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GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Break lines to advance attack

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM TACTICAL PRINCIPLE

Recognize whether to carry, combine or switch to progress.

Sub-principles

SUB-PRINCIPLE 01

Drive into open space

Carry forward when space is available, drawing an opponent before releasing.

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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Right-side progression and space between lines · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • 5 takes the first touch into open space while scanning the next defensive line.
  • 8 carries when no opponent engages, then releases the ball as a defender commits.
  • 6 adjusts behind a carrying teammate so the forward action does not disconnect the team.
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SUB-PRINCIPLE 02

Engage in a 1v1 or 2v1

Commit a defender and choose between beating them or combining.

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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Right-side progression and space between lines · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • 7 carries toward the fullback to make the defender choose before releasing support.
  • 2 times the overlap to become a passing option as the defender commits.
  • 8 stays available inside so 7 can combine when a second defender closes.
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SUB-PRINCIPLE 03

Find a player beyond pressure

Connect a free teammate between lines or behind the defence.

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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Right-side progression and space between lines · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • 6 scans beyond the nearest teammate before choosing the forward pass.
  • 8 receives between lines with a body shape that keeps the next forward action available.
  • 9 stays alert to a pass behind when the midfield line leaves the deeper route open.
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SUB-PRINCIPLE 04

Switch to the weak side

Move the ball away from pressure toward available space.

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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Right-side progression and space between lines · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • 6 scans the far side before receiving the escape pass from the crowded side.
  • 2 and 7 stay available at different heights so the switch has a useful next action.
  • 4 and 1 support an indirect switch when a direct pass would travel through pressure.
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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.