Zonal Game Organization Coaching Points Area 30x50 split into 3 zones Ball Player Organization Area 30x50 split into 3 zones 2x defensive zones of 30x20 One midfield zone of 30x10 10 players Teams play 3-1-1 12 players teams play GK 3-1-1 14 players teams play GK 3-2-1 Players are restricted to their zones If they want to break out of any zone they must dribble Players can play direct and not do the requirement but must stay in their zones One the opponents gains possession in another zone or the ball goes out of play all players must retreat back Coaching Points Phase 1 playing out of the back Awareness of striker Establish possession in the defensive third Team Shape Awareness of pressure Recognition of space in defensive third Speed of play Younger players coach technique Older players coach disguise On break out can midfield player create space Coach the players to recognize if breakout is good or if they need to go back and build or invite more players in Phase 2 midfield Awareness of the striker Can the midfield player recognize visual cues of when to do an overlap The player on the ball passes and follows The player on the ball stops or dribbles towards support Finish the overlap in a position to unbalance the back line Receive the ball for the overlap facing the opponents goal Recognition of where the run will end Recognition of unbalance

Zonal Game Organization Area 30x50 split into 3 zones Ball Player Organization Area 30x50 split into 3 zones 2x defensive zones of 30x20 One midfield zone of 30x10 10 players Teams play 3-1-1 12 players teams play GK 3-1-1 14 players teams play GK 3-2-1 Players are restricted to their zones If they want to break out of any zone they must dribble Players can play direct and not do the requirement but must stay in their zones One the opponents gains possession in another zone or the ball goes out of play all players must retreat back Coaching Points Phase 3 striker movement solo Striker is always looking to create depth Be aware of pockets between the backline Check to receive Play silent to get the ball and with communication when team mate breaks in to create a decoy Can you receive and turn Phase 4 Striker movement with support Recognition of overlap in midfield zone Movement away from where the runner is coming into Be aware of the affects of how the back line is unbalanced when the overlapping player breaks into the final third Can the striker check into and create 2v1 on the side that the overlapping player came into

Zonal Game Organization Coaching Points Area 30x50 split into 3 zones Ball Player Organization Area 30x50 split into 3 zones 2x defensive zones of 30x20 One midfield zone of 30x10 10 players Teams play 3-1-1 12 players teams play GK 3-1-1 14 players teams play GK 3-2-1 Players are restricted to their zones If they want to break out of the defensive zone they must dribble If players want to break out of the defensive zone they can support a pass out of the back Players can play direct and not do the requirement but must stay in their zones One the opponents gains possession in another zone or the ball goes out of play all players must retreat back Now allow defender break into the attacking third Coaching Points Phase 5- creating 3rd player movement Awareness of striker Establish possession in the defensive third Team Shape Awareness of pressure Awareness of passing lane into midfielder Speed of play Midfielder checking to receive Younger players coach technique Older players coach disguise Support with the 3rd player run Phase 6 continuing the run into the attacking third Awareness of the striker Can the midfield player recognize visual cues of when to do an overlap The player on the ball passes and follows The player on the ball stops or dribbles towards support Finish the overlap in a position to unbalance the back line Receive the ball for the overlap facing