1. Depth of Development necessitated by the level of play and ages of the players Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

2. 8 9 6 10 4 5 1 7 2 3 11 This is the DEFENDING team shape (“start position”) for a 4-2-3-1.. 4-2-3-1 Phase One Zone 14 Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

3. 8 9 6 10 4 5 1 7 2 311 This is the attacking team shape (attacking “start position”) for a 3-1-3-3. Zone 14 is the area between the opponents back three or four and their midfield. For U11, U12 and U13 to affect the minds of 7 and 11 we may call it a 4-2-1-3 so they think positive and in an attacking mode. 3-1-3-3 Phase Two Zone 14 Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

4. 8 9 6 10 4 5 1 7 2 3 11 This is the attacking team shape now a 2-3-2-3 or 3-1-3-3 depending on the moment. This can also be the attacking team shape we change to when we are chasing a game perhaps losing 1-0 and wanting to be more positive in attack. So this now would be the start position. (4) and (5) come back together. 2-3-2-3 Phase Three Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

5. 8 9 610 4 5 1 7 2 3 11 Movements up front have been effected creating a diamond of support for striker 9 who becomes 10 and so on. Absolute freedom of movement in the attacking third. Phase Four Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

6. 8 9 6 10 4 5 1 7 2 3 11 This is the RECOVERING team SHAPE for a 4-2-3-1 which you can interpret as a 4-4-1-1 or even a 4-5-1. The main thing is we get as many players behind the ball as possible and as quickly as possible if we cant win the ball immediately where we lose it. 4-2-3-1 / 4-5-1 Phase Five Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

7. 1.Keep Possession If players chase for the ball a long time they get frustrated and commit fouls. So keep possession and force this upon them 2. Develop Play from the back When it is on to do so to help maintain possession of the ball and not rely on a 2 nd ball pick up 3. Pass and Move Movement off the ball is a major part of our team development 4. Form triangles and diamonds of support all over the field Creating open body stances and increasing peripheral awareness 5.Inter-Change Positions Offensively and defensively cover for each other Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013

8. 6. Create space for your teammates; not just for yourself Unselfish team play; Play for the TEAM 7.Attacking Fullbacks using Width in Attack Offense is the best form of defense 8.Keep a very high line defensively Squeeze opponents into their own half of the field 9.Pressure opponent’s high up the field Winning the ball back 30 yards from the opponent’s goal is better than 80 yards away 10. Counter Attacking and Quick Breakaway Developing different ways to counter attack 11. You need skillful players to make this all work We have the raw material so let’s develop them Thank You for viewing this presentation. Wayne Harrison Wayneharrison SoccerAwareness (c) 2013