9v9 Game Model

Introducing the 9v9 game model.
A reminder, you can listen to an awesome podcast talking about a game model, here.

Here is a model for the 9v9 game.

AttackDefenseTransition to AttackTransition to Defense
Dribble/keep the ball.Stop the player dribbling.Play forwardImmediate pressure on the ball
Pass to feet.Steal passes.If not, keep the ballRecover to defend the goal
Create OverloadsCover your teammatesPlay into spacesCompactness
Pass into SpaceSet trapsCreate overloadsForce mistakes

As with the 7v7 model, use this as a foundation for training your players.

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