My game model provides clear principles that guide player decision-making across all moments of the game. The same playing style is applied across the Foundation and Youth Development Phases, with expectations scaled to the age and stage of the player.
The Four Moment Of The Game
In Possession
Maintain Posession, Create Overloads and Progress Up to the pitch
- Political Play
- Forward Threat
- Attacking Balance
Transition To Defend
Immediate response to regain the ball, recognise to prevent counter attack
- Counter Press
- Regain Organisation
- Defense Balance
Out Of Possession
Stay compact, maintain shape, and control space defensively
- Organised Pressing
- Defend zone
- Balance and cover
Transition To Attack
Counter attack with speed and purpose whenever possession is regained
- Quick brakes
- Forward support
- Counter threat