1. 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

2. 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

3. 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