Principles of Play versus System of Play Adrian Parrish Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Director of Coach & Player Development
Style of Play Spain = Passing & Maintaining Possession Italy = Defensive Minded – Counter Attack Chile = Speed of Play – Pressing USA = Do we have one?
Player /Club Development Creating a Culture Embrace Excuses Perception Essentials of Quality Player /Club Development Education
Principles of Play For the Coach, the Players & Team DELAY PRESSURE BALANCE COVER COMPACTNESS CONTROL and RESTRAINT PENETRATION SUPPORT WIDTH MOBILITY IMPROVISATION
Conceptualization The Five W’s WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN WHY SYSTEM OF PLAY PRINCIPLES OF PLAY
Principles of Play For the Coach, the Players & Team Roles & Responsibilities
X’s & O’s Picking the System Variation - Own Team - Opponents - Type of Game - Time of the Game Club Philosophy
8v8 or 9v9 Small Sided Game In groups discuss the team and individual player qualities needed for teams to play in following Systems of Play 8v8 Games 1-3-3-1 1-2-4-1 1-3-2-2 9v9 Games 1-3-4-1 1-3-2-3 1-3-3-2
Playing By Numbers Players Understanding Principles fit into the System Transition from SSG to 11 v 11 9 11 7 10 8 6 2 3 5 4 1
Kentucky Youth Soccer Director of Coach & Player Development Adrian Parrish Kentucky Youth Soccer Director of Coach & Player Development E-Mail = adrianparrish@kysoccer.net Twitter = @kysoccerdoc Phone = 859-268-1254 ext 114