7v7 (1-2-3-1) Build out
This is the next step after 7v0 to small goals. Pattern rehearsal.
“Pattern #1” – Keeper to CB to Wide MF to Center MF to Striker. Players need to do this at as close to game speed as possible. Initially without pressure.
I like to have players watch these to be able to visual what it will look like at training.
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I coach at U10 level. We get 4 guys on retreat line ready to press us as soon as the build up starts. How would you adopt this to suit that?
I followed your videos and our second team u9 went from no-hopers in pre-season to thrashing the best teams and even outperforming the 1st team. We played 2-3-1. Nobody could really provide ball security in the middle so we funneled everything wide put our pace men up front and pressed like mad at every opportunity. Slowly but surely they began to get comfortable on the ball and find each other so we could genuinely play it out through the midfield using these patterns. It's not meant to be about winning at that age but I find the boys liked winning and it gave them confidence in the system.
I would tweak a few things personally
1- what’s the point of the 2 goals?
2- the 2 and 3 needs to start higher above the first line of defense while the 4 and 5 have a space, then adjust as pressure is applied.
Took the step from rec where I went 8-2 last year to my first beating today of 11-4 in my first Travel U9 game. We came back from 4-0 at halftime to 4-4, but my kids just couldn’t finish and got beat which is humbling.
I am going to take a different approach and your videos are INCREDIBLE. Thank you coach.
what app or program do you use to make these just to demonstrate to kids ? also thanks really helping your tips
You are a great coach and you make it very easy..
Can you tell me which app you use for drawing. Thanks
Hopefully you see this question. Loving the content. My boys are a month in to patterns of play & have the first two down almost straight away. The problem I’ve having is during games, they’re reverting to type almost immediately. Is this normal? Any advice on trying to translate this into competitive games? Many thanks
Fantastic video! I've coached rec for a couple years and this is one of the few tactics I focus on with kids at this level. I've noticed that the largest percentage of goals in our league come from keeper distribution when there is offensive pressure from the build out line. I try to limit the decision making for the kids at the U10 rec level. We never go to the middle on defense and we don't go back to the keeper. The choices I present are – take space, get the ball to the winger on the sideline or boot it to safety. I struggle removing the option to pass to the middle because a controlled pass can be effective and as the kids age and improve it becomes necessary sometimes — but in rec the turnover rate is high and a pass to the middle on D so often leads to a demoralizing opposition goal.
great video! Will this pattern still be effective against a 231 team?
I am really struggeling with Buidling Up. I am Playing U7 and maybe they are too little. My problem is i have 14 kids on the pitch. How do i do the excercise without like 8 kids getting bored. Please help me out with that i would be sooo greatful how i can start teaching this to my little kids. I adapted the Rondo which is very good for them kids and it looks good. But now i wanna start with positioning play and it is so hard for me to teach them kids.
Did this with my u10 yesterday and it was a total success. I didn't see them get bored. and I let the game play till they pushed the ball to the center of the field. I and 2 others would be defending and pressing them. Thank you for the video! This is one way that our team has been beaten a lot so this really helped. I also asked my 8year old son if it was boring and He said no. It was fun. I also made adjustments as we started but having a white board and explaining to them what I need really helped out the team also. So if you try this BRING A WHITEBOARD! Helps tremendously. All in all 10/10! We'll see how we do this Saturday morning w/ this setup.
Watched a pro game with former pro Brazilian player that now owns and coaches a local club ages 7-18. He doesn't encourage taking the space but instead draws the attackers in. Then the defender plays to the open player or back to the keeper and out the other side. The defender doesn't wait until the attackers are right on him especially if there is a clear pass to the winger or the center mid. This way it makes the attackers run more and be more stretched thus more porous. It is also easier on the defender I that he doesn't have to dribble into an attacker and make a passing decision at the same time. I'm still processing it but interested in your thoughts.
I know this but I’m having so much trouble how to teach this when we are out in practice and getting the kids to listen and understand! They don’t know where to be on the feild
The league I coach in doesn't use build out lines. Some of the girls u9 I coach still don't have a strong kick or long pass. We can have a hard time getting out. Any advice on goal kicks / goalie saves?
So if you're coaching a rec team that you have something like 2 practices a week but the season is only 2-3 months long, what do you think is possible for players to learn in that short a time?
My son's team have been crushed all season long (I'm talking 15-0, 8-0,9-3 kind of losses) They are completely disorganized. I'll share your channel with the coaching staff. Your superb explanation of the 2-3-1 and the efficiency of building from the back might just help save their season.
hi Rory, can you please post a video of 7 v 0 to goals drill you mention at the start of this video. thank you. wish I had found this content earlier!
Very nice
Do you have 9v9 sessions like this
It would be great if you could somehow communicate what adjustments need to be made with high presses all the way to virtually no press from the opposition.
This is great content. Keep it up and thank you for your contributions!
Ok, what's the key to running through this (practice after practice) without boring your players? I think my players are 30% bored, , many are standing around while we play both sides. It is super important, no doubt. It is working to help them get better, no doubt. But on the way to success, practicing this again and again, how can I ensure that my players are going to stay engaged?
This is great, just started coaching 7v7 and this is super helpful, thanks!
Sir, can you make more 7 by 7 videos?