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GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Connected attacking distances

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLECreate attacking shapeSUB-PRINCIPLE

Connected attacking distances

Adjust spacing to the pressure, ball speed and ability to combine.

Required player actions

  • 6 adjusts distance from the receiving centre-back to escape the press without becoming isolated.
  • The near fullback and interior stagger their support so one defender cannot screen both.
  • The far centre-back and 1 remain close enough to support a controlled reset.
COACHING QUESTION

Can the next pass connect us without inviting pressure?

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Building upDefending half
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Blue wash: Defending half · Gold box: Width, depth and first-line support · 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

Connected attacking distances

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

Connect around 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 on a full pitch, two goals, both teams in 4-3-3 and normal offside. Start as 5 receives from 1.

Practice task

Play freely toward goal. 3, 6 and 1 continually adjust their supporting distances as the nearest forwards close 5.

What to observe

5 can connect a firm, controllable pass without every support player moving toward the ball.

Progression

Vary the speed and starting distance of the first presser between restarts.

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