In order to properly develop a player, they need consistently and clarity of information. We introduce and expand upon different game concepts as players progress through the club (4v4 to 11v11). By doing so, players don’t have to constantly re-learn the game, but rather elaborate on concepts they’ve already learnt.

As seen in the pictures above, the core formation remains the same as players advance from 7-aside to 9-aside and 11-aside.

• Play and run into forward space
• All types of crosses
• Overlaps and underlaps
• Deceptive passes
• Threaten with runs
• 1v1 specialists

• Various positions/spaces to occupy
• Positional balance: minimal distances
• 7:1 movements to unmark and receive
• Arrival movements
• If you can’t find a free player, keep possession
• 1v1 outplay

• Light switch transition
• Press with your brain
• Press with your heart
• Eleven pressing

• Aggressive positioning
• Controlling tempo
• Breaking lines of press
• Circulation until free player arrives

• Limit Space
• Set the trap wide
• Press from the front
• Defend as early as possible