1. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T WRCFA CSC Event Julie Chipchase RCDM - Yorkshire

2. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T “ Definition of system of play? A system of play is quite simply a method of organizing players on the field in order to carry out particular duties.” A system of play is a recognizable pattern of play resulting from the use of certain players in fairly clearly defined functions on the field.”

3. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T The importance of systems of play is exaggerated. It should be understood at the outset that there is no system which will overcome inaccurate passing or inaccurate shooting, there is no system which caters for players who will not support each other, and there is no system which caters for players who will not or cannot run.”

4. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Perceived Strengths and Weaknesses of Modern Systems of Play 4-4-2 System Strengths 4-4-2 System Weaknesses 3-5-2 System Strengths 3-5-2 System Weaknesses 4-3-3/3-4-3 System Strengths 4-3-3/3-4-3 System Weaknesses

5. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Organisation 15 yds x 15yds approx. Min 8 players 1 /2 balls Key Factors 1.Quality of pass 2.Receiving techniques (opening up/ Body Shape) 3.Change Play 4.Movements away/ towards 5.Follow the Pass 6.Diagonal passing 7.‘one-two’s’ on the corner Topic: In a skill practice coach to improve receiving and passing

6. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Topic: In a functional practice coach playing out from the back 3 65 2 4 8 40yds

7. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Topic: In a small sided game Coach to improve receiving and passing (Playing out from the back) T Organisation 60/70 x 40yds pitch 12 Players Key Factors 1.Create Space 2.Ability to receive 3.Decision (Can I play forward?) 4.Supporting positions of the back players 5.Quality of Passing and support 6.Movement of players 7.Combinations Start Position Goalkeeper plays into the back players who play into/ through the Midfield (T) who lays the ball back for a ball into the forwards All players stay in their own areas Opposition play back in the other Direction Progression One back player to make a forward run into the opposition half

8. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Organisation 60/70 x 40yds pitch 12 Players Key Factors 1.Create Space 2.Ability to receive 3.Decision (Can I play forward?) 4.Supporting positions of the back players 5.Quality of Pass 6.Movement of players 7.Combinations Start Position Goalkeeper plays into the back players who play through into the forwards All players stay in their own areas Opposition play back in the other direction Topic: In a small sided game develop playing out from the back

9. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Organisation 8 v 8 with Floating (T) player As in previous sessions with the introduction of midfield players Play must go through the Midfielders before going into the Forwards. Key Factors 1.Create Space 2.Ability to receive 3.Decision (Can I play forward?) 4.Supporting positions of the back players 5.Quality of Pass 6.Movement of players (Midfield Rotation) 7.Combinations Progression Develop runs from midfield Into forward areas Topic: In a Small sided game Coach to improve playing out from the back (Conditioned) T

10. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Topic: Functional Skill Practice to Develop Passing / Receiving Organisation Dimensions: 70 yards x 35 yards Approx. 3 zones 4 v 2 – 2 v 2 - 4 v 2 (possible floater) Key Factors 1.Controlled possession 2.Type and Quality of pass 3.Receiving skills 4.Support 5.Movement Considerations Passing Techniques (Long pass, push pass, swerve, Chip, Disguise etc.) Receiving techniques (Inside, outside of the foot, Chest, thigh control etc) Wedge or cushion? Uneven number of players F F F F

11. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Organisation 11v 11 4 – 3 – 3 against 4 – 4 – 2 Key Factors 1.Create Space 2.Ability to receive 3.Decision (Can I play forward?) 4.Supporting positions of the back players 5.Quality of Pass 6.Movement of players (Midfield Rotation) 7.Combinations Topic: In an 11 v 11 to improve playing out from the back

12. Key Target Team 1 Team 2 Cones Balls Goalkeeper Players Ball T Questions? Contact Details Julie.chipchase@TheFA.com Mobile: 07903577418