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0 Counter Attack Overloads – Playing Through the Striker

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 32 x 42 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 3 + 3 Objectives To transition from defense to offense quickly and efficiently using overloads To play through the striker Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 3-1 formation with another 3 players each of to the side. The striker remains

0 Changing the Point of Attack in the 3-2-3

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Switching the Play to Utilize a 2 v 1

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 46 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 + 2 Objectives To switch the ball early and often To use the neutral to overload the fullback 2v1 Set-Up Two teams set up in a 3-2-1 formation with 4 zones. 2 end zones for the GKs, a central zone for

0 Making Play Predictable

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Quarter or Half field (depending on age of players) Teams: 15 - 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To stop forward penetration To force sideways and backwards passes Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 2-3-1 formation in a scrimmage like scenario. Execution The aim for this session is for

0 Disguised Through Balls

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards 2 x (35 x 10) yard end zones 1x (35 x 25) yard middle zone Teams: 15 - 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives To have multiple runners behind the defense To be inventive and creative in passing into the space for the runners Set-Up

0 How to Counter a Man Marking Midfield

By Sean Pearson In these Systems of Play articles, I aim to address a wide range of 7 v 7, 9 v 9 and 11 v 11 formations and ways in which to use your players to your advantage. Formation Two of the most popular formations in world soccer are the 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, mainly

0 Anticipating the Interception

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 4 Objectives For players to understand the triggers and moments of when to intercept To quickly identify how to move the ball forwards quickly Set-Up 2 wide zones for the 4 neutrals and 2 teams in diamond formations to create

2 Options for Playing Out of the Back

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Creating and Using 2 v 1 Overloads

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 2 Objectives For players understand where to use the 2v1 overloads To use the movements of defenders against them and have multiple options to attack Set-Up Use half a 9v9 field with 5 defenders set up as GK-3-1 and 5 attackers

0 Movement to Manipulate Man Marking in the Midfield

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half Field Teams: 20 mins Players: 8 v 8 Objectives To make the center of the field big to spread the player out. To manipulate the man marking players away from the ball. Set-Up Two teams, the team you are working with is to be set up in a 2-1-2-2 (to replicate

1 Speed of Play - Possession

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 x 25 (2 x (20 x 25)) + 5 x 25 Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 5 Objectives To move the ball quickly with fast paced passes Decide whether to play through or over due to pressure Set-Up Three areas, 2 x 20 x 25 possession areas

0 Denying Penetration and Making Play Predictable in the 4-2-3-1

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Counter Attacking Overloads

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 40 x 30 Yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 3 v 2 & 4 v 3 + GK Objectives To use width against inferior opposition Attack with speed and be positive in decision making Set-Up Two teams with players in wide positions off the field and next to the goal. There are

0 Defending as a Unit

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 1/3 of a field Teams: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + GK Objectives To work together as a unit to deny penetration by the attacking team To move up the field together when the ball is passed forwards Set-Up 1/3 of the field is needed. There are 3 teams

0 Pressing Options in the 4-3-3

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Shooting Off the Pass

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 26 yard Teams: 15 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To Shoot directly off of a pass To understand when and when not to shoot depending on the scenario Set-Up Two teams score on different goals, both teams play in a diamond formation and 2 players are in

0 When and Where to Dribble

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area x 2 Teams: 15 mins Players: 6 v 7 (Underload) Objectives To realize 1v1 dribbling opportunities To be positive in decision making Set-Up The area is separated into 3 zones. 2 wide zones from the 18 to the 6. The central zone which is the width of the 6.

0 Using the Full Backs in the 3-1-3-1

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Wingers Attacking Off the Line

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area + 5 yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 6 v 7 (Underload) Objectives To drive inside, off the line, at every opportunity For other players to make supporting runs off the ball to move opposition players for the winger to make decisions on what to do with the ball.

2 How to Dominate the Middle in the 2-1-2-1

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7v7 and 9v9 formations. Some

0 Playing Through the Striker

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 18 yard area + 15 yards Teams: 15-20mins Players: 4 v 3 Time: 15-20 Minutes Objectives To combine with the striker through different combinations To use the position of the defenders to make decisions on which combination should be used Set-Up This is for teams that play in a 4-2-3-1

0 How to Use Width in the 2-3-2-1

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7v7 and 9v9 formations. Some

0 Getting Forward and Negative Passes

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Half a Field Teams: 2 teams (7 v 7) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives Aim to get as far forward as possible by either runs or passes from deep To understand when and where to pass backwards Set-Up Half a field with one main goal and 3 small goals at the half way

0 Pressing in a 4-3-3