A Model for Youth Development : System of Play Notes.
Reading the play if the opposition need to just clear the ball
and only have 1 high forward.
1. Make a defensive triangle (CB CB 6): This defends :
- The vertical lines.
- The line to the goal and covers.
- The line to the wide space.
2. Also Adopt positions that maximise the chance that we win a clearance :
- 6 is tight in front (of the opposition CF) :
- CBs Anticipate balls over the top : Get the feet ready, drop fractionally early and Defend loose if the 6 is tight in front.
3. Goalkeeper ready to sweep
Note : If the opposition set up differently or do something different (don't just boot it clear) then the defensive set up will need to change .