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Durango Rapids – Development Model
Technique to Tactic

This model works with our current curriculum and player exit standards. The objective is to simplify the process for both the players and coaches, breaking it down and focusing on technical development, creating 2v1 scenarios, game model principles, vocabulary, consistency and repetition of movements and concepts in activities.

Technique

Dribbling:
o Surfaces
o Move
o Explode

Passing:
o Back foot (hips towards field/teammates)
o 1st touch forward
o Inside of foot (receive and pass)
o Communication

Tactic

Game Model Principles

1. Big Shape/Small Shape
2. Draw Pressure (build out line)
3. Create numerical Advantage (overload)
4. Support Play (left, right, central options)
5. Find Free Player (it’s OK to go backwards)

Small Side Game

o Game Model Principles

  • In Possession (Attacking)
  • Out of Possession (Defending)
  • Transitions (Attack to Defense/Defense to Attack)

Full Side Game

o Game Model Principles

  • In Possession (Attacking)
  • Out of Possession (Defending)
  • Transitions (Attack to Defense/Defense to Attack)

Formations

7v7: GK-2-3-1

9v9: GK-2-4-2

11v11: GK-4-3-3


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