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GAME MODEL & PRACTICE

Prepare a passing option

Club game model · 11v11 / 4-3-3

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TEAM PRINCIPLETake countermeasuresSUB-PRINCIPLE

Prepare a passing option

Offer a potential connection between lines once defensive responsibilities are met.

Required player actions

  • 9 stays connected to the defensive block and identifies a clear release lane.
  • The far winger reads the next regain without abandoning the recovery task.
  • 6 scans for the first controlled connection while screening centrally.
COACHING QUESTION

Where could the next regain be secured?

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Denying chances & scoringDefending half
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Blue wash: Defending half · Gold box: Support for a possible second regain · 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

Prepare a passing option

22 players · 11v11 · 4-3-3

An outlet after defending the channel

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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 with the opponent countering into the left defensive channel.

Practice task

The team first meets its recovery and marking duties. As a regain becomes likely, 9 adjusts between defenders to offer the first secure pass; 7 supports the next connection.

What to observe

The outlet is available when the regain occurs without weakening the immediate defense.

Progression

Allow the opposition centre-back to follow 9, requiring the striker to change angle or release another player.

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