CLUBHOUSE / FALL 2026
GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Support in front

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLEJoin the attack with speedSUB-PRINCIPLE

Support in front

Offer distinct forward lanes and well-timed runs.

Required player actions

  • 9 offers depth without hiding behind the centre-back.
  • 7 stretches the right channel as the ball advances.
  • The far winger times a diagonal run into a different lane.
COACHING QUESTION

Are the forward options different?

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Creating & scoringAttacking half
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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Forward support lanes · 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

Support in front

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

Three distinct counter lanes

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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. Begin from a regain by 6 with the front three in realistic defensive starting positions.

Practice task

As 6 or 8 faces forward, 9 threatens centrally while both wingers create separate forward routes. The ball carrier chooses the available option against recovering defenders.

What to observe

Runs create different passing choices rather than converging on the same defender.

Progression

Allow one opposition fullback to begin deeper so the forwards must adjust the lane and timing.

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