Team Values
Gracious Loyalty
We have each other’s backs by believing the best and looking for the best in each other. We handle conflict directly and resolve our differences quickly.
Intentional Influence
We invest in our teammates and develop leaders in all aspects of our team. Our goal is growth and reproduction at all levels.
How do we score when we have good numbers?
-Fast and Direct to Goal.
-Every player sprinting forward to overwhelm the opposition
-Be Finishers
-Overwhelm our opponents with our communication
-“____ __” when there is no pressure on the ball AND
-“_______” was we read the long ball cues from opposing team
a. Side On
b. Cushion
1st Attacker (with ball): Read 2nd and 3rd attacker movement and non-verbals and give instruction after ____
and _____ pass:
-“___-__” when under pressure
-“____” when she can turn (and add “INSIDE” or “OUTSIDE” when possible)
-“____ __” when she can receive with her positive foot.
-“____” when she has time to receive and make her own decision
-“______” or “____” when you want the ball back
-“___ _______” when you want someone to overlap
a. EACH and EVERY
b. MAN-ON
c. TURN
d. OPEN-UP
e. TIME
f. BOUNCE or BACK
g. GET AROUND
Big Dreams
We try new things and take risks even if it means we sometimes fail. We will not limit ourselves by what others say is realistic, or by our own imagination.
Healthy Life
We desire to play and compete from a place of joy. We guide our lives to become emotionally, mentally and physically healthy people.
How do we attack when they have good numbers?
-Move the ball quickly
-quickly create shape to receive the ball within 2 passes
-Change the Point of attack constantly while looking to go forward
-Manipulate the game with direction
1) 1st Defender: " ” AND make the side predictable with ______________
2) 2nd Defender: “Name”, ____ AND _____ _____ or _____ _____ to the 1st Defender
3) Pressing Communication: _______
a. I GO
b. BODY LANGUAGE
c. Name
d. Step
e. Force Right
f. Force Left
g. PRESS!!!!
2nd and 3rd Attacker: Can/should give the same instructions as 1st attackers and
-Non-Verbals to ask for ball
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-Verbally reinforce by asking for the ball with “____” and instruction (____, ___, ___.)
-“____” when overlapping
-“_____” when you want a teammate to leave the ball
a. Movement (sprinting) to clearly dictate where you want the ball
b. Point with arms: To feet or space
c. NAME
d. (Feet, Gap, ETC)
e. HOLD
f. LEAVE
Unwavering Resilience
We welcome challenges and fight to overcome any adversity personally, and as a team, with the help of our team and teammates.
Contagious Passion
We set the tone by bringing a spirit of fun and positive energy to everything we do. We take our team seriously while keeping in mind that it is a gift to compete alongside our teammates.
How do we defend when we can't press?
-direct everyone to close the middle and get side on
-close the middle of the field and keep the game in front of us
-get compact and committed
-Manipulate the game to where we want to win the ball
-direct everyone to step
-Specific man marking assignments: our ____ and their _____
-“______” – Box out opponents and drop to cover goal behind keeper
-“_____” – Clear ball and prepare to step
-“____” – Step to Pressure, Cover and Balance up to the 18 while finding opposing attackers.
-“____-__” – Find a Mark as we are pushing up to the 18
a. Name and Number
b. KEEPER
c. CLEAR
d. STEP
e. LOCK-ON
Tactical Communication
-“____ __” or “______” to possess the ball
-“_____ __”when you want to change the point of attack
-“____ ___” when you want them to turn out of pressure
-“___ __ ___” or “__ __ ____” to be decisive 1 v 1 in the final thrid
a. KEEP IT
b. CONNECT
c. CHANGE IT
d. TURN OUT
e. GET AT HER
f. GO TO GOAL
Uncompromising Commitment
We say no to many good things so that we can do a few great things. We stay focused on what is important to the success of this team and don’t get distracted.
Continuous Development
We do everything needed and necessary to become our best, even when it’s difficult. We accept and offer coaching, set goals and review progress.
How do we defend set pieces?
-We are all committed to do whatever is needed to defend
-Know every role for every set piece
-WE will not allow any second chances
-constantly scan to be able to anticipate the play
-Suffocate our opponent with our communication
- Specific man marking assignments: Our ____ and their _______
- "____" to keep us compact and connected
- "_______" as the free kick taker is approaching the ball.
-“_____”- Clear ball and prepare to step
-“____” – Step to Pressure, Cover and Balance up to the 18 while finding opposing attackers.
-“____-__” – Find a Mark as we are pushing up to the 18
a. Name and Number
b. HOLD
c. CUSHION
d. CLEAR
e. STEP
f. LOCK-ON
POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES:
Sender: ________, _____ and ________
Receiver: ______, _____ and _______
a. Positive, Clear and Specific
b. Listen, Trust and Respond
Unusual Servanthood
We look for ways to serve each other and help each other be our best. We work collaboratively and celebrate the team win together.
How do we Press to win the ball?
Pressure
-Press the ball
-Make it predictable
Cover
-Sprint to become tight cover
-Be in a position to win the ball
-Suffocate our opponent with our communication
Balance
-Close space quickly toward the ball to suffocate the opposition
-Anticipate the play and look for opportunities to win the ball
-Suffocate our opponent with our communication
How do we attack set pieces?
-train daily to execute set pieces
-Know every role for every set piece
-determine what the best solution will be
-Overwhelm our opponent with our communication
-Be deceptive
-commit to do whatever is needed to score goals
1) Forwards and 1st Defenders: with ____ ________, Trigger Pressing on the following cues:
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3) Midfielders and 2nd Defenders:
-“_____” with specific name, or to whole team when we are organizing defensively
-“____” or “_____” with specific name, or to whole team when we see the cues to press OR when 1st
Defender goes to pressure
-“_____” or “_____” and _____ or ____ to get team to move from side to side
a. BODY LANGUAGE
b. -Tactical Decision – High Line of Pressing
-Bad Pass/Difficult ball to bring down from them
-Bad First Touch from Attacker
-Attacker turns back to us and faces own goal or sideline: Pony-Tail
-Attacker is running away from us to chase a pass (ours or theirs)
c. DELAY
d. STEP or PRESS
e. SHIFT or SLIDE
f. Right or Left
Terms:
______ _____ – the space between the wall and the players running from the back post
____ ___ ___ – put a body on the defender and don’t let her win the ball
____ _____ – when a difficult ball is played to you under pressure with your back to goal just move it on the
next space.
_______ ___ _____ – movement opposite of the ball
a. Driven space
b. Seal her off
c. Next Space
d. Against the grain