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Match Observation1: Understanding The Phases of Play

2: Applications for TrainingDr. Tom Turner

US SoccerNational Coaching Schools


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Dr. Tom TurnerPlaying Experienceo Scotland Schoolboys (1975)

o Glasgow Rangers Youth Team (1976-77)

o Ayrshire Junior (Adult) League (1977-78)

o Glasgow Rangers / Glasgow Celtic Reserves (1978)o Cleveland State University (1978-81)

o Amateur Leagues (1978-1987)

Coaching Experience / Soccer Administration Experience

o High School (1984-87 / 1993-2000)o Amateur (1986-88)

o Division 1 College (1997-92)

o Region II Girls ODP Head Coach (1994-2004)

o US Youth Soccer All-America Teams (2001 / 2005)

o Region II Boys ODP Head Coach (2008- present)o OYSAN Director of Coaching (1993-present)

o US Youth Soccer National Coaching Committee (2008-present)

o US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League ( 2002-2008)

o US Youth Soccer National League (2007-present)


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US Soccer Coaching Experience

o Pan-American Games (1999)

o National Sports Festival (1987)

o US Soccer National Instructional Staff (1993-present)o US Youth Soccer National Instructional Staff (2002-present)

Coaching Education

o USSF National Youth License (2000)

o USSF A License (1990)o NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (1987)

Formal Education

o B.Sc. Physical Education (1983) / B.A. Psychology (1983)

o M.A. Curriculum & Instruction (1984)o Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction (2001)


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Phases of Play

CounterCounter--AttackingAttacking

Transitioning To AttackTransitioning To Attack

Building From TheBuilding From TheDefensive HalfDefensive Half

Building In TheBuilding In The

Attacking HalfAttacking Half

Attacking RestartsAttacking Restarts Defensive RestartsDefensive Restarts

BunkeringBunkering

Defending FromDefending FromBehind A Line OfBehind A Line Of

ConfrontationConfrontation

PressingPressing

Defending Against TheDefending Against The

CounterCounter--AttackAttack

Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

CounterCounter--AttackingAttackingTransitioning To AttackTransitioning To Attack





BunkeringBunkering



PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play


1. Follows a Positive Turn-Over

2. Recovering Team Open:Time and Space Available to

Attack.

3. Situation may be Numbers up,

Numbers Even, or Numbers

Down.

4. Technical Solutions can

include both Passing and

Dribbling.

5. Vision, Initiative and UrgencyRequired to Create Chances.

6. Organization of Team Behind

the Counter is Important


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Counter-Attacking


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Counter-Attacking


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Phases of Play

CounterCounter--attackingattacking






BunkeringBunkering



PressingPressing


CounterCounter--attackattack

Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play1. Space to Attack the Goal is

Available.

2. Speed of Positive Play Increases.

3. May Follow a Positive Turn-Over

(Counter-Attack); a Build-Up from

the Defensive Half; or a Build-Up in

the Attacking Half.4. Any Player can Initiate an Attack.

5. Attacking Can Start in Either

Half.

6. Can be Signaled by a Long Pass, a

Penetrating Pass, a Series of Short

Passes, a Dribble, or a Shot.

7. Organization of Team Behind the

Counter is Important



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Transitioning to Attack

Flank Attack


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Beating An Offside Line


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Flank Attack


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Center Channel Combinations


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Transitioning To Attack

Playing to a Target


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Phases of Play







BunkeringBunkering



PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play1. Primary Objective is to Create

Forward Passing or Dribbling

Options.

2. Secondary Objective is to Create

Time and Space to Organize the

Team for the Build-up.

3. May or May Not Include the

Goalkeeper.

4. Opponents May be Dropping Off or

Pressing. (Tactical Cues)

5. May Include the Natural

Involvement of the Back Line in

Ball Circulation.6. Can Change to Attacking at any

Moment.

7. Definition of Roles and Creation of

Space Critical to Success.

Building From TheBuilding From The

Defensive HalfDefensive Half


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Building from the Defensive Half

Purposeful Ball Circulation


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Simple Build-up


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Simple Build-up


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Outside Defender in Attack


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Outside Defender in Attack


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Phases of Play







BunkeringBunkering

Defending FromDefending From

Behind A Line OfBehind A Line Of


PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play1. Most Demanding Phase of Play:

Most Possessions End in Failure!

2. Opponents may have Eleven Players

Behind The Ball.

3. Individual Vision and Technical

Range Challenged.

4. Premium on Individual and

Collective Creativity.

5. Chances can be Created by

Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, and

Combining.

6. Changes of Pace More Important

than Overall Speed of Play.7. Movement of Off-Ball Players is a

Critical Factor.

8. Ability to Create and Use Space is a

Critical Factor.




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Building in the Attacking HalfMost Possessions End in Failure!


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Building in the Attacking HalfCenter Channel Build-up


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Building in the Attacking HalfOutside Midfielder in the Attack


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Building in the Attacking HalfCenter Chanel Build-up


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Building in the Attacking HalfCenter Chanel Build-up


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Building in the Attacking HalfOutside Defender in the Attack


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Phases of Play







BunkeringBunkering




PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

1. Third of the Field?

2. Team Philosophy by Third?

3. Possession vs Penetration?

4. Individual Roles during Build-

up (non Goalscoring)

Restarts?

5. Individual Roles during

Attacking (Goalscoring)

Restarts?

6. Organization of Team Behind

Attacking Restarts?

Attacking RestartsAttacking Restarts


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Goalkeeper Possession


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Goal Kicks


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Corner Kicks


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Free Kicks: Shooting


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Free Kicks: Non-shooting


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Throw-ins: Attacking Half


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Throw-ins: Defending Half


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Phases of Play







BunkeringBunkering




PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

1. Immediate Role of Closest

Defender(s): Slow the Attack!2. Decision to Press or Drop

Back based on Immediate

Tactical Situation, Time,

Score, and Overall Match

Situation.

3. Re-organization of the

Defensive Group and Block

(#s) Critical to Overall

Success.4. Role of Back Line and the

Goalkeeper in Defending

Offside Space Also Important.




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Defending vs. Counter-Attack


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Defending vs. Counter-Attack


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Phases of Play







BunkeringBunkering




PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

1. Reading the Tactical Cues

Critical for Success.

2. Block Moves Ball-ward.

3. Ball Winning vs. ChannelingPlay.

4. Contingency for Deeper Re-

organization?

5. Use of Offside Space?

6. Goalkeepers Role?

PressingPressing


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Pressing Center


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Pressing - Center


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Pressing Flank


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Phases of Play








BunkeringBunkering

Defending From Behind ADefending From Behind ALine Of ConfrontationLine Of Confrontation

PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

1. Why Drop Off?

2. When to Start Defending?

3. Move the Block Ball-ward.

4. Use of Offside Space?

5. Transition Shape in Attack?

Defending From Behind ADefending From Behind A

Line Of ConfrontationLine Of Confrontation

Defending from Behind a


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High Line of Confrontation



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Deep Line of Confrontation


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Phases of Play








BunkeringBunkering


Behind A Line OfBehind A Line OfConfrontationConfrontation

PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of Play

1. Natural Phase of Play:

Everyone Has to Bunker.

2. Time, Score, Match Situation,

Team Quality Issues

Determine Volume of Use.

3. Objective: Prevent GoalChances (Primarily Shots and

Crosses).

4. Clog Passing Lanes.

5. Track Runners.

6. Organize Defense Behind any

Counters.

BunkeringBunkering


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Bunkering (Unsuccessfully)


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Bunkering (Successfully)


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Phases of Play








BunkeringBunkering


Behind A Line OfBehind A Line OfConfrontationConfrontation

PressingPressing



Attacking Defending


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Phases of PlayDefensive RestartsDefensive Restarts

1. Third of the Field?

2. Eliminate Easy

Penetration Options.

3. Organize Defenders inDangerous Attacking

Spaces.

4. Individual Match-ups?

5. Preparation for Counter-Attack: All 11 Back?


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Goal Kicks


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Goal Kicks


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Corner Kicks

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Free Kicks: Shooting


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Free Kicks: Non-shooting


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GK Possession: Pressing

Throw ins: Defending Half


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Throw-ins: Defending Half

Throw ins: Attacking Half


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Part IIApplications for Training

Applications for Training


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Basic Issues #1: What is the Soccer Problem?



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Basic Issues #2: What is the System of Play?



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Practice Step #1: Technical Warm-up (1)



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Practice Step #1: Technical Warm-up (2)



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Practice Step #2: Isolating the Problem (1)Determining the Field Space and Initial Numbers



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Basic Issues #3: The Start of Play (1)



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Basic Issues #3: The Start of Play (2)



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Basic Issues #4: The End of Play (1)



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Basic Issues #4: The End of Play (2)



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Practice Step #3: The Development of

Realistic Numbers (1)



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Practice Step #4: The Expansion to Big Numbers



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Basic Issues #5: The Coaching Moments

Immediate Breakdowns or Missing Principles?



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Basic Issues #6: Using The Coaches Toolkit

To Create Better Flow

Coach the Individuals in

the Flow

Coaching the Group in the Flow

Coach during NaturalStoppages

Let Conditions Coach

Use the Freeze Method

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