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| 2009 U16 Patriots
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The Calverton Patriots team concept is simple first we do not teach what we call in soccer the direct style of play. This type of play is also known as the “kick-and-run” type of play. The kick-and-run” type of play does very little in preparing players for the next level of soccer. Since this is a premier team, all efforts are geared towards preparing players for advancement to higher levels of play.
Our teams' style of play is patterned after the Brazilian National team style of play, arguably the best soccer team in the world today. This style of play can be summarized as a pattern based on maintaining possession of the ball, using a series of short passes among supporting players. Other key concepts include playing the ball on the ground, switching the ball away from pressure, and "building from the back". Building from the back involves bringing balls forward from the defensive third in a controlled way, using a short passing game to avoid losing possession of the ball while playing the ball long only to open attackers or to open space.
Players constantly move to open space while others move away to provide options to the ball-carrier, and to create space. In the final third of the field, the attack is meant to be unpredictable, with rapid ball movement to change the point of attack The Brazilian philosophy is to blend individual artistry with supporting team tactics. Its emphasis on control, creativity, and unpredictability makes the Brazilian style quite entertaining to watch.
Our team will focus on building on this type of play. To accomplish this goal, the team will concentrate on individual skills while slowly introducing the basic functional and tactical skills.
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