Offensive Organization

Offensive Organization means our team has possession of the ball. We have objectives in each moment that we must achieve and our main principle (behavior) helps us achieve that moment objective.

Main Principle - Possess to Attack

Our main principle (behavior) for this moment is to possess the ball to attack (thru direct and/or combination play). In order to achieve the main principle sub principles have to be applied.

Sub Principles (Possession + Attacking Patterns = Possess to Attack)

Sub principles help us achieve main principles. These are the principles we practice during our weekly training sessions. Players must acquire these skills in order achieve the main principle and moment objective.

1. Possession Principles (Passing + Position = Possession)

Possession principles are behaviors that maintain ball possession. Quick passing, good support angles, & passing to attract the defense are key actions in maintaining ball possession. We must be able to establish possession before we can attack.

2. Attacking Patterns

Attacking patterns are collective behaviors of players. These behaviors are known as combination play. Players must be able to recognize when to apply these combinations. Examples of combination play are;

• Wall passes

• Up, back, thru

• Up, back, thru + Wall pass

• Overlaps

• Underlaps

• 3rd man run

OBJECTIVES

Building in Wide Areas

Building from the back in wide areas using our wide players. Wing backs and wingers will be key players in the build up.

Building in Central Areas

Building from the back in central areas using the central players. Central backs, midfielders, and central forward are key players in this build up.

Opponents’ Half

Scoring in Wide Areas

This situation occurs on the opponents half. Attacking in wide areas

Scoring in Central Areas

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