CLUBHOUSE / FALL 2026
GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Recover when pressure is broken

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM TACTICAL PRINCIPLE

Restore pressure and compactness after the opponent progresses.

Sub-principles

SUB-PRINCIPLE 01

Reapply pressure

Press again when a covering teammate makes it possible.

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Blue wash: Defending half · Gold box: Recovery between the ball and goal · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • The beaten winger or interior recovers toward the ball and challenges from behind only when the ball is reachable.
  • The next midfielder steps to the receiver when a teammate covers the space being left.
  • After a switch, the new ball-side winger and fullback re-establish pressure while the rest of the team shifts.
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SUB-PRINCIPLE 02

Delay and restore shape

Slow the attack while teammates recover between the ball and goal.

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Blue wash: Defending half · Gold box: Recovery between the ball and goal · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • The nearest fullback or midfielder slows the carrier and guides play away from the direct route to goal.
  • #6 and the interiors recover inside and goal side, identifying the most dangerous supporting runners.
  • #4 and #5 drop and narrow together while #1 adjusts depth and directs the recovering line.
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SUB-PRINCIPLE 03

Intercept or win the next ball

Anticipate the next pass, rebound or second ball as the unit recovers.

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Blue wash: Defending half · Gold box: Recovery between the ball and goal · Gold rings: key roles

Required player actions

  • #4 or #5 contests the first long ball while the partner covers the space behind the duel.
  • #6 anticipates the drop and the interiors close nearby second-ball options without crowding the same space.
  • The closest defender attacks an interceptable next pass; #1 and the line reset if the opponent secures it.
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Adapted from the supplied U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework · U13-U14 Game Model and Learning Plan, pp. 30, 34. Definitions are summarized; specific player responsibilities, coaching questions and practice examples are club applications. Not an official U.S. Soccer product or endorsement.