CLUBHOUSE / FALL 2026
GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Separate at the right time

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLEFinish the attackSUB-PRINCIPLE

Separate at the right time

Change pace or direction to arrive free as the delivery becomes possible.

Required player actions

  • 9 checks away from the intended finishing space before accelerating into it.
  • 11 stays outside the far defender's immediate view and arrives as the cross is possible.
  • 8 delays the cutback run so the defender must turn and locate a new threat.
COACHING QUESTION

Can you arrive instead of waiting in the space?

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Creating & scoringAttacking half
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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Delivery, finishing lanes and cutback · 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

Separate at the right time

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

Arrive across the centre-back

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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 7 receiving wide while 9 is closely marked.

Practice task

9 changes pace or direction to separate as 7 can deliver. If the lane stays closed, the attack continues through another option.

What to observe

9 gains separation at delivery time rather than arriving early and waiting beside the defender.

Progression

Allow the centre-backs to exchange marking responsibilities, requiring 9 to read both defenders.

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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. 17, 22. Definitions are summarized; specific player responsibilities, coaching questions and practice examples are club applications. Not an official U.S. Soccer product or endorsement.