Principles &
Strategies

Principles are a set of norms that provide players the possibility of rapidly achieving tactical solutions for problems that arise in the situations they face

Strategy refers to all plans, principles of play, or action guidelines decided upon before a match in order to organize the activity of the team and the players during the game.

Principles

Possession Oriented

We emphasize maintaining control of the ball for extended periods during matches. We look to unbalance the opponent with ball movement.

360 Support - +2 Principle

Provoke, Draw & Eliminate

First Action Forward w/ 360 Support

Possess to Progress - Switch or Recycle

Recognize OPP Unbalanced vs Balanced

Hunt on Defence

We lead through our defending and are a team that presses the opponent. We generate our own transition moments. We dictate the opponent.

CF leads press and block

When OPP CBs are inverted: "In to Out"

When OPP CBs are stretched: "Out to In"

Press is broken = Reorganize & Repress

Make Contact

Fluid Positioning

We encourage players to rotate positions and create overloads in different areas of the pitch to unbalance the opponent.

Overloads to Isolate

Attack in All 5 Channels

Eliminate OPP Lines with Positioning

Force the Opponent to Make Decisions

We play and make conscious choices about positioning with the sole purpose of forcing the opposition to make decisions in the heat of battle.

3 minimum Attacking the Box - 2 Locking

One More Than Them (anticipate DT)

AVPs in Front and Beyond OPP Back Line

Ball Carrier Cuts in Central = Supporting Runs in Depth