Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Attacking in a 1-3-2-1 (7v7)

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Style: Offensive - passing, direct, dribble into space, interchanging positions, try and stay wide 

Defensive - Pressure the ball, hard strong tackles, close passing lanes, defending in groups, tight and compact.

Three Defensive Backs

One Center Backs (players 6)

• Disciplined, intelligent, fast, patient, tenacious

• Ball winners and quick 

Two Outside Backs (players 2 and 3)

• Support outside midfielders, get forward, overlap into attack, keep the ball, 1v1 ability

Two Midfielders (players 10 and 8)

• Stamina, athletic, fast, hard working

• Creative, confident, good ball skills

• Play maker and creates goal-scoring chances

• Holds while the other pushes into attack, ball winners, compliments

One forward (player #9):

Powerful, confident and quick. Specific runs - 1.) check to the ball 2.) runs in behind the defense.