CLUBHOUSE / FALL 2026
GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Regain or prevent progress

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLEApply immediate pressure on the ballSUB-PRINCIPLE

Regain or prevent progress

The nearest player acts when close enough and supported.

Required player actions

  • The nearest interior closes the carrier when support is in place.
  • The winger blocks the easy wide release.
  • 6 covers the central route behind the first defender.
COACHING QUESTION

Do our distances and numbers support a press?

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Preventing build upAttacking half
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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Affect the turnover and remove outlets · 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

Regain or prevent progress

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

React to the central loss

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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

22 players, two 4-3-3 teams, a full-size pitch and two goals. Start with an attacking move through the right interior; the opposition can intercept the next pass.

Practice task

On a loss near 8, the nearest player affects the ball while 6 and 7 cover outlets. Press if distances allow it; recover if the opponent escapes.

What to observe

Immediate pressure prevents a clean forward action and is supported by useful cover.

Progression

Vary the turnover distance from 8 so the players must judge whether pressing is possible.

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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.

Related sub-principles

Adapted from the supplied U.S. Soccer Player Development Framework · U13-U14 Game Model and Learning Plan, pp. 24, 26. Definitions are summarized; specific player responsibilities, coaching questions and practice examples are club applications. Not an official U.S. Soccer product or endorsement.