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Thanks for the feedback gentlemen… I’m trying to transition them to 11v11 with our 2-4-1 system of play (as we have 2 centerbacks, 2 wingers/outside backs, 1 holding mid, 1 attacking mid & 1 striker). Building out of the back has been something this group has been working on for about 1.5yrs now, and is starting to take shape. I agree 100% that we are not that good in the final attacking 3rd, and pattern play will help these boys tremendously.
Unfortunately, this group is not blessed with athleticism (as you can see), but do understand the game relatively well. I also agree that we don’t check our surroundings enough…
Any other feedback would be great!!
Thanks
thanks for the ideas guys! Will be posting the quality of my U12 boys team later this week
Keep up the good work Eric!
I’d suggest that you use your keeper as a pivot player to relieve pressure… if you cannot 100% for sure play backwards to your CenterBack, then use your GK as that pivot player. If your team has quick thought process (movement into correct space, decision making on/off on the ball), you realistically will have numbers up (+2-3 players) when trying to switch the point of attack through the back five. The holding/defensive mid also can drop off to create more time and space for themselves, while also, if possible, receiving the ball facing towards goal.
A few reasons why your team gave up “through balls”:
1. Giving the ball away when not under pressure (your players would be gaining width and depth, but ball is given away — leaving players “out of position”). Stress decision making…
2. No immediate ball pressure after the ball was given away. If there is immediate pressure, vision of opposition is greatly diminished
Hope continued progress and success to you and your teams!
After watching this video, I did a little self-evaluating as a coach… what is too much coaching as opposed to coaching the correct amount? I have always been told I “over coach” my players, but essentially what I do was what Brian did for his team. I personally thought the coaching points where spot on and where constantly reinforced!
“Over Coaching” is there such a thing? If there is a thing such as “over coaching”, does it kill player creativity?
Just playing a little devil’s advocate
Thanks Gary!
This is a Mid-Season Evaluation Form… anyone have anything to add/delete?? Looking to use this form (with adjustments) within the next week for my players.
Throughout the last two years, I have done the following with a 2-3-1-1 (two centerbacks, one holding mid, two wide defenders/mids, one attacking mid, and one striker)…
1. Two Centerback split outside the penalty area… 5 yards dropped from the corner, so they can see the whole field and receive across their body
2. Holding Mid checks into the space on top of the penalty area… checking their shoulder, looking to get a half/full turn to go forward (if marked out, DO NOT play this ball). If marked out, Attacking Mid checks in and Holding Mid checks out.
3. Wide Defenders/Mids – play all the way wide to the touch and they get high near midfield line (will create space for themselves by checking away, then checking to Centerback on touchline)
4. Lone Striker – will stretch the field as high as possible (within range of GK longest kick). If receives, is looking to hold the ball to get others forward
**Once ball goes out for Goal kick, all players are already moving to spots… GK is looking to play quick
**GK places ball near middle of six yard box (ability to play either Centerback easily). If GK plays to CB, then are moving to support/find an angle to receive back if necessary
**If these options are not available, it is PARAMOUNT that all players tuck in and move up
Hope this helps!
Great topic! I had been thinking about asking this question for quite some time on the other blog… In Wisconsin we also play 8v8 through U12, so I am wanting to help my boys transition easier to the 11v11 game. With that being said, I agree with a few things that were mentioned earlier in this post:
1. I think being able to train different formations allows the younger players to see how to get in triangles, diamonds, space, etc
2. I personally started teaching my U10 boys (last year) the 3-3-1 formation. After reviewing the season, I wanted more of a relationship with TWO centerbacks and holding mid. Therefore, I switched this season (current) to a 2-3-1-1 … essentially two centerbacks, diamond in the middle (def mid, right back, left back, atk mid), and striker. This formation has allowed me to show the boys the relationship between centerbacks, def mid, and wide backs… and how their movement patterns should be.
a. Positives of 2-3-1-1: good shape in back, ability to control a game
b. Wing play can get tired (if possession is not held)
Emphasis with my team from Day #1 has been a few things: quickest thing out on the field is “your mind”, ball possession with the intent to attack is paramount, and winning the ball back with 5 seconds (like a pack of wolves).
**The results… we are the best possession team in the state for U11s (even though we might not have the best athletes). Development is occurring! Keep up the good work Brian and Gary**
