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Develop through the game

Use the game to support individual development

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Using a Game Model to develop your players

A game model helps to outline what you want your team to do in the four key moments of the game:

Attacking
Attack to defense transition
Defending
Defense to attack transition

For players U10 and under we recommend that coaches focus on two game moments:

Attacking
Defending

For players U11 and above we recommend coaches focus on all four game moments.

Learn more about how to use a game model with your team by clicking each age group. These game models are intended as guides and can be adapted according to the needs of your players and club.

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U9-U10 Game Model

The game of soccer regularly moves between two moments of the game: Attacking and defending
The goalkeeper plays an active role in both moments of the game

Attacking - when we have the ball

Create attacking shape (height / width / depth) to encourage forward play
Try to play forward into the attacking half by dribbling, driving (running) with the ball or through short combinations with others
If you can’t play forward, try to keep the ball until you can
In the attacking half, use 1v1s or passes to a free player to create chances and score goals

Defending - when we don't have the ball

Stop the other team from playing forward and try to regain the ball
Try to win the ball high up the field through pressing and being compact as a team
In the defending half, stop goalscoring opportunities and regain the ball

Recommended Resources

Click each resource to download a PDF overview

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using a game model to develop players

A game model helps to outline what you want your team to do in key moments of the game

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Game model templates - 2 moments

Create your own game model that moves between two moments of the game

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