Thanks for all these awesome videos! May I request a video about how you prepare your players right before a game (warm-up, game plan, hype talk, etc)?
Really appreciate the work you put into this, Im coaching my daughters team for indoor starting this Sunday, most of the girls are 10, I think theyre ready to begin learning the responsibilities of each position, this helps a ton! thanks!
I am new to coaching youth soccer but played for years. Now having kids I am becoming a coach and want to learn all aspects and the best way to coach them so they can grow each year. I always see coaches working on footwork and techniques but never do I see them working on this formation. So after my many years of playing I am now learning so much for your videos. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are amazing. I have a question, I am coaching in a rec league and they play 8v8 for U10 girls so I was wondering how would you format the field for them to transition next year to a 9v9? Do you just put 2 strikers in for a 2-3-2 position format? Any help would be great. Thanks again for your videos. LOVE THEM!!!!!!
Thank you! Yeah you could play 2-3-2. The transition to 9v9 would then be 2-3-2-1 (Aka 4-3-1 which is what I like to play at 9v9). Check out my vid on that. Probably needs a update though.
@@CoachRorySoccer I just started watching your videos today and I have been watching your videos all day taking notes. I am not used to a 8v8 so I am trying to learning about how to play it since it is not a 7v7 or 9v9. I have learned so much on your videos that this week I will switch to this format. I was using a 3-2-2 but will correct it this week. Thank you again for the response and look forward to watching all the rest of your videos. VERY HELPFUL especially since its 2nd year coaching youth soccer. Thanks for helping us volunteer coaches up to date and knowledgeable to help our kiddos on the field. I just finished your #3 video so I am working down through your videos. LOL. I might get through them all. 😉
@@CoachRorySoccer Bad. hahh! I only had 6 guys. Didn't get past passing it from CB to WB. They couldn't collect the most simple passes, find their space, find a man. It was atrocious. So weird. I am going to go back to BOOTB with no defense next practice. I love this video! Can't wait to get back to it!
Hey coach Rory, this question has nothing to do with the video but how often do you think kids 12 and up should focus on hitting the gym for a leg and body workout? once a week or two days and for about 1 hour? Thank you!
coach, quick question, in the 2-3-1, how far back do you have your midfielders defend? Always seems to me that my defenders come back to defend, but lack any forward options if the backs win the ball. Often I find this is because the forward is close to the midfield circle, but my mids have all squished nearly on top of my backs - especially the further back the ball has gone. How do you get them to balance their offensive and defensive responsibilities?
Midfielders have to get back to the level of the attack up to the point where they shouldn’t be crowding the centerbacks. So pretty far back. I mean midfielders need to cover a lot of space no matter what age your coaching. Some of this depends on what side of the field they are on. The opposite side wing needs to get back and cinch in but it’s not as pressing of an issue than the wing on the side the attack is coming down who needs to be first like if pressure.
@ 7:50, if 6 loses possession or makes a bad pass (can see this happening w/my girls team) and the red 3 move back toward our goal, this creates a numerical disadvantage. Would you ask your FB's (2 & 3) to drop back quickly to support? Just found your channel and really enjoying your content. Thank you!
Coach, in what positions of a 2-3-1 formation would you place your less skilled and less aggressive players in a rec league? Assuming that one or two of them are on the field at any given time.
*shudder* Balls into the middle in the defensive third makes me nervous. I see the concept, but all it takes is 2 goals due to inaccurate passes to make that stop...
@@CoachRorySoccer I agree 100%. Even more so at U9 which is where I'm at. I also need to keep the kids from being discouraged too. Doesn't mean I'm not going to work this in though.
Hi!! LOVEEEEE your videos! My girls are playing indoor soccer during spring for fun.. I wanted to ask what formation would best support the 2-3-1 for outdoor. We’ve been playing one sweeper 3 midfields and one forward (indoor is 6v6) since our sweeper is very fast and strong, however as we play more competitive teams I’ve been putting 2 back 2 mid and 1 forward. I’m also thinking of doing a 2 back and 3 midfield with center being either forward or defense depending on the other team. Thank you!
@@Robloxer5979 Oh i see! I was reading that wrong. Boy that is tough. I can tell you my boys play Futsal in the winter (5v5) and we play 1-2-1-1. I mean for me I would want to really solidify the CB-CB relationship for outdoor. So at 6v6 I'd probably play 1-2-1-2. Give the two forwards the flexibility to go wide or central depending on the situation.
@@CoachRorySoccerI knew it! I’m USSF 11v11 certified and will like to get my D license at some point. The detail you put into your videos is incredible. I can’t thank you enough for the guidance. I even started my outfield plans to discuss with the boys, huge fan of the choreography plays you listed. Gonna put that into action in tomorrow’s training. Please keep us posted on your UEFA B license. Rooting for you!
Hi Rory. Love watching your videos. Very interesting to watch as a newer coach.
Thank you! Let me know how I can help.
Thanks for all these awesome videos! May I request a video about how you prepare your players right before a game (warm-up, game plan, hype talk, etc)?
That’s a fantastic idea. I actually go through the same pregame routine every game that people might be interested in! Thank you!
I used to like playing a 2-1-3 it made it easier for me to transition into a 4-1-3 at 9v9 and then 4-3-3 at 11v11
i only just found out about your channel but i really enjoy your content
Thanks! Hope it helps
Thank you so much, really appreciate this!
Really appreciate the work you put into this, Im coaching my daughters team for indoor starting this Sunday, most of the girls are 10, I think theyre ready to begin learning the responsibilities of each position, this helps a ton! thanks!
How often do you practice? I feel like I would need 2-3 60 minute practices a week for the whole season before
a U10 team to gage this...
Yeah. Typically it’s two-three 90 min sessions a week.
I am new to coaching youth soccer but played for years. Now having kids I am becoming a coach and want to learn all aspects and the best way to coach them so they can grow each year. I always see coaches working on footwork and techniques but never do I see them working on this formation. So after my many years of playing I am now learning so much for your videos. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. You are amazing. I have a question, I am coaching in a rec league and they play 8v8 for U10 girls so I was wondering how would you format the field for them to transition next year to a 9v9? Do you just put 2 strikers in for a 2-3-2 position format? Any help would be great. Thanks again for your videos. LOVE THEM!!!!!!
Thank you!
Yeah you could play 2-3-2. The transition to 9v9 would then be 2-3-2-1 (Aka 4-3-1 which is what I like to play at 9v9). Check out my vid on that. Probably needs a update though.
@@CoachRorySoccer I just started watching your videos today and I have been watching your videos all day taking notes. I am not used to a 8v8 so I am trying to learning about how to play it since it is not a 7v7 or 9v9. I have learned so much on your videos that this week I will switch to this format. I was using a 3-2-2 but will correct it this week. Thank you again for the response and look forward to watching all the rest of your videos. VERY HELPFUL especially since its 2nd year coaching youth soccer. Thanks for helping us volunteer coaches up to date and knowledgeable to help our kiddos on the field. I just finished your #3 video so I am working down through your videos. LOL. I might get through them all. 😉
@@dawnpayumo5948 let me know how i can help! Thanks for coaching!!!
Here we go!
Hope you liked
Finally made it to this practice. I have my notes printed.....
@@MikeBaas how did it go?
@@CoachRorySoccer Bad. hahh! I only had 6 guys. Didn't get past passing it from CB to WB. They couldn't collect the most simple passes, find their space, find a man. It was atrocious. So weird. I am going to go back to BOOTB with no defense next practice.
I love this video! Can't wait to get back to it!
Great videos. When first coaching patterns of play to u9s would you walk it through
Yes walk through it first. Then game speed. Then add defenders.
Hey coach Rory, this question has nothing to do with the video but how often do you think kids 12 and up should focus on hitting the gym for a leg and body workout? once a week or two days and for about 1 hour? Thank you!
Once a week. Speed agility mostly until high school then add strength work.
90 mins
coach, quick question, in the 2-3-1, how far back do you have your midfielders defend? Always seems to me that my defenders come back to defend, but lack any forward options if the backs win the ball. Often I find this is because the forward is close to the midfield circle, but my mids have all squished nearly on top of my backs - especially the further back the ball has gone. How do you get them to balance their offensive and defensive responsibilities?
Midfielders have to get back to the level of the attack up to the point where they shouldn’t be crowding the centerbacks. So pretty far back. I mean midfielders need to cover a lot of space no matter what age your coaching. Some of this depends on what side of the field they are on. The opposite side wing needs to get back and cinch in but it’s not as pressing of an issue than the wing on the side the attack is coming down who needs to be first like if pressure.
@ 7:50, if 6 loses possession or makes a bad pass (can see this happening w/my girls team) and the red 3 move back toward our goal, this creates a numerical disadvantage. Would you ask your FB's (2 & 3) to drop back quickly to support? Just found your channel and really enjoying your content. Thank you!
Yes exactly! Thanks for the support.
Thanks Rory. I coach 8v8 so 7 and a goalie. Would you then run a 3-2-2 or a 1-3-3
2-3-2. It’s similar to my 231 videos just Two strikers up top.
Coach, in what positions of a 2-3-1 formation would you place your less skilled and less aggressive players in a rec league? Assuming that one or two of them are on the field at any given time.
Wide areas or up top.
Have just found.your channel. Great content. Have you sample training plan examples.thatyou would.use to coach the theme of the.session
I have a video called Run Better Sessions that is kind of an outline for most of my sessions aside from finishing and set pieces etc
*shudder* Balls into the middle in the defensive third makes me nervous. I see the concept, but all it takes is 2 goals due to inaccurate passes to make that stop...
Long term development > winning at U10
@@CoachRorySoccer I agree 100%. Even more so at U9 which is where I'm at. I also need to keep the kids from being discouraged too. Doesn't mean I'm not going to work this in though.
Such good videos
Thank you!
Hi!! LOVEEEEE your videos! My girls are playing indoor soccer during spring for fun.. I wanted to ask what formation would best support the 2-3-1 for outdoor. We’ve been playing one sweeper 3 midfields and one forward (indoor is 6v6) since our sweeper is very fast and strong, however as we play more competitive teams I’ve been putting 2 back 2 mid and 1 forward. I’m also thinking of doing a 2 back and 3 midfield with center being either forward or defense depending on the other team. Thank you!
Thanks!! So, I play 2-3-1 (or 1-2-3-1) outside at 7v7. Are you 7v7? Or 9v9? Or 11v11?
@@CoachRorySoccer indoor is 6v6 for my U10 girls
@@Robloxer5979 Oh i see! I was reading that wrong. Boy that is tough. I can tell you my boys play Futsal in the winter (5v5) and we play 1-2-1-1. I mean for me I would want to really solidify the CB-CB relationship for outdoor. So at 6v6 I'd probably play 1-2-1-2. Give the two forwards the flexibility to go wide or central depending on the situation.
Could you do a break down on a older group like u14?
Yes have some 11v11 content planned.
Great! What software do you use??
Tactical pad.
Why is the first option to pass it to the side? I believe the first attempt should be to pass to the front
Not really a first vs second. Just the order I’m describing options central vs wide etc.
I’ve favorited your 2-3-1 vids. Do you have your USSF license by any chance? If not I strongly advise you do. You are incredibly intelligent coach.
Thank you! I hold USSF C and UEFA C. I applied for the USSF B this year and was denied. 😡
@@CoachRorySoccerI knew it! I’m USSF 11v11 certified and will like to get my D license at some point.
The detail you put into your videos is incredible. I can’t thank you enough for the guidance. I even started my outfield plans to discuss with the boys, huge fan of the choreography plays you listed. Gonna put that into action in tomorrow’s training.
Please keep us posted on your UEFA B license. Rooting for you!
@@MUFCXI let me know it goes!
@@CoachRorySoccer Ah nuts! I’m sure you’ll get it. What was their reasoning?
@@RickGladwin didn’t give one. Always next year…