League Cup Day 1-2-1-3 Formation

Period 1 (30 mins)

Formation: Our Team: 3-3-1 |Opposition Team: 1-2-2-1

Description

The game plan during own possession is to move the ball downfield so that chances can be created (the build-up) and to score goals.

• Create as much space as possible, both width and depth;
• Aim to get forward; keep possession, this is vital to the objectives of the game. So if you can’t pass the ball forwards easily, play square or back – don’t force a pass that isn’t really on. If you do, you’ll lose possession. It’s better to pass square or back and start again;
• Try to maintain good team shape (formation).

Individual responsibilities

1. Keeper. Prevent opposition scoring. Position in relation to the ball, opposition players and teammates.

2. 2 and 4 Full backs. Prime task – DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE BEATEN; prevent opposition from scoring. Cover the opposing attackers. Help teammates, cover their backs. Win the ball.

3. Central defender. Prime task – DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE BEATEN; prevent opposition from scoring. Cover the opposition centre forward. Help teammates, cover their backs. Make the playing area as small as possible. Win the ball.

4. Outside forwards. Disrupt opposition build-up. Win the ball. Help teammates, cover their backs. Make the playing area as small as possible. Don’t let the player with ball pass you.

5. Centre forward. Cover the opposing central defender (he is expected to come forward). Win the ball. Help teammates, cover their backs. Make the playing area as small as possible. Don’t let the player with ball pass you.