Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): WYSL Reign Development Plan 2021-22

Reign Attacking Formation

Reign's attacking philosophy is based on attacking space when in possession of the ball through combination play and creating triangles/diamonds to support the player on the ball (1st attacker)

Variation: 1-3-3-2

Width 

-wide players (#2,#3,#7,#11) will be encouraged to hug the line to create diagonal passing lines

-if there is a lot of traffic one side of the field players will be encouraged to be disciplined and stay in the less congested side in order to switch the play 

-wide players must be ready to receive the ball with an  open body shape in order to penetrate with their first touch 

-Depth

-when in possession the second closest player to to the ball (2nd attacker) must provide immediate support to the player on the ball 

-2nd attacker must check in to create a passing lane to ensure possession 

Length

-forwards and midfielders will be encouraged to have an open body shape in order to penetrate forward

-if possible player on the ball will be encouraged to play a killer pass (penetrating through ball) and skip the midfield to play directly to the Forward (#9)

-players will be encouraged to vary the type of runs in order to get behind/between defensive lines

1st Attacker and 2nd Attacker

Reign will be guided on the roles of the 1st attacker and 2nd attacker when attacking with the ball

1st Attacker Role:

The primary role of the 1st attacker is penetration with the ball. If space is available the first attacker must decide the quickest route to goal by the following options 

Dribbling- if there is space between the attacker and the goal can it be exploited by small/big touches

Passing- the ball will always move faster than any player on the field. The 1st attacker should always be aware of teammates in order to combine and penetrate the ball towards goal. 

Shooting- When in possession of the ball the objective is to always score a goal. The 1st attacker should always asses first wether a shot on goal is possible. 

2nd Attacker Role: 

The primary role of the 2nd attacker is to provide immediate support to the 1st attacker by providing length, width or depth relative to the ball, teammate & pressure. 

Angle & Distance to support:  A 2nd attacker must always ensure a good position to receive the ball from the 1st attacker in order to provide support

Communication: inform the 1st attacker if there is pressure or demand the ball if 2nd attacker is an advantageous position 

Off the ball movement: create space as an individual to receive the ball for the first attacker 

Length- give a vertical passing lane in the middle/final third of the field 

Width- stretch the field by staying near the wide area of the field

Depth-  provide support behind the ball in order to keep possession or switch the point of attack 

the mission is to teach roles & principles of the game in order to improve decision making on the ball 

Reign defensive principles

Reign's defensive principles are based on pressure (1st defender) & cover (2nd defender) in order to work as a line to get compact and organized when out of possession of the ball 

1st defender role is to pressure the player on the ball and delay the attacking player by denying penetration 

2nd defender role is to assist the 1st defender by providing cover in order to deny penetration in case 1st defender gets beaten

-players will prevent the opponent from playing forward or deny penetrating from dribble by recognize visual clues

-always press in identified situations (head is down, bad touch, back is turned, bouncing ball & slow pass)

-1 player to pressure the ball 2nd defender to provide cover 

-players must get organized and balanced when out of possession

-defensive line moves as a unit