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Blue wash: Attacking half · Gold box: Ball-side pressure and supporting cover · 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.
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 with two regulation goals, normal offside and both teams in a 4-3-3. Start with the opposition goalkeeper building through either centre-back; all short and long options remain available.
Practice task
Our front three apply connected pressure. #8 or #10 anticipates an inside pass and engages only if the pass or touch exposes the ball. Otherwise maintain cover and continue defending.
What to observe
Challenges follow a visible cue, win or disrupt the ball under control, and do not open an uncontested central route.
Progression
Give the opposition freedom to use firm first-time combinations or disguised passes, testing the decision to hold.
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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. 29, 34. Definitions are summarized; specific player responsibilities, coaching questions and practice examples are club applications. Not an official U.S. Soccer product or endorsement.
