7+a+side+football

=The following is courtesy of Mr Nico Van De Casteele = = = =Roles of players in 7 a side = = = =Possible formations: =
 * =Preferred formations: 2,1,2,1 or 2,3,1 =

=KEY IDEAs: MAINTAIN POSSESSION – if you cannot play forward, play backwards. Always check position in relation to team mates. =
 * Possession: **


 * keeper || * Throw ball to defender who is unmarked and calls for the ball.
 * Move of goal line to close space between defence and goal to act as extra central defender/sweeper. ||
 * defender || * If your goal keeper has the ball:
 * o go wide to find room and call for the ball
 * o if space in front of you move forward with the ball to get to the goal as close as possible
 * o if not much room in front of you, attempt to play to midfielder (inside) or to forward (along the line); if no forward or inside ball is on play back to goal keeper - DO NOT PASS ACROSS YOUR GOAL TO OTHER DEFENDER.
 * o when you passed the ball forward go back to your position or join attack if there is room and you are unmarked
 * If goalkeeper has thrown ball to other defender, move to a more central position until other defender has returned to his position
 * If ball is in midfield or in forward line and you have room in front of you and you are unmarked, join attack i.e. support.
 * If no forward ball can be played, play backwards. ||
 * central midfielder || * Position between attackers and defenders; usually move across pitch.
 * Continuously check position in relation to your defenders and attackers to provide support
 * Find room for defenders and attackers to pass the ball to you
 * Play the ball to the attackers or defenders who are participating in the attack.
 * Once ball has been played follow it to provide support
 * If there is room go forward with the ball to join attack or shoot
 * Try to score if the opportunity arises. ||
 * wings || * Position in relation to defenders to make the playing area as long and wide as possible.
 * Call for ball when defender on same side has it.
 * Play ball to forward or central midfielder or run into space towards opposition goal
 * If no forward ball can be played, play backwards
 * If forward or other wing has the ball, take up position – maybe a more central position in front of goal to be available to receive a pass and score. ||
 * forward || * Check position so you can receive a pass by either:
 * o coming short (with back to goal) i.e. towards a midfielder, defender or winger who has the ball and look to move the ball on or do a one-two or turn and dribble.
 * o running into space behind the defence and run to goal
 * If a team mate shoots at goal or has an attempt at goal be ready to react when goal keeper spills ball or comes off the post
 * Score!!! ||


 * Pressure: they have the ball and we want it back – NOW!!! All about closing down space **


 * keeper || * If other team has possession is in other half you should be off goal line to close space between defence and goal to act as extra central defender/sweeper
 * If other team has possession in your half, you should be closer to your goal line.
 * Stop them from scoring.
 * Continuously check position in relation to play.
 * Give instructions to your defenders and midfielders about movement of players ||
 * defender || * Mark nearest forward by being in between forward and goal.
 * Try to intercept ball to forward. If not, if your forward has the ball, stay close to forward. Hassle, stay on feet, close down any space between you and the goal.
 * Win the ball.
 * Stay with forward even if he has gone past you – still harass.
 * Do not commit into tackles unless you are more than 1000% you will win the ball; otherwise stay on feet and between attacker and the goal.
 * When you win the ball, keep possession.
 * When in doubt what to do, kick the ball into touch.
 * If the other defender is passed then move across to cover.
 * Corners: if corner is on your side mark the goal post nearest to the corner; if opposite side mark by being between player and goal line. ||
 * central midfielder || * Position yourself in front of your defence.
 * Move across the field following the ball and don’t get attempted forward
 * Track other central midfielder.
 * Intercept balls from midfield to forwards.
 * Provide cover for one of the defenders when necessary. ||
 * wings || * Go wide and track defender – put defender under pressure even if he does not have the ball
 * Go with defender if he joins the attack i.e. back track!!!
 * Intercept balls to and from defender/goalkeeper to midfield. ||
 * forward || * Try to intercept ball if they have a goal kick.
 * If ball is played back to goal keeper put him under pressure
 * Track any defender moving forward through the middle
 * Move across front line to intercept passes between defenders or between goalkeeper/defence and midfield
 * First line of defence – player with ball should not get past you.
 * If we regain possession move into space immediately to receive pass and score!!! ||