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Columbus Crew Youth Development Curriculum - 2009 Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
    Youth Development
        Curriculum

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Columbus Crew Youth Development Curriculum - 2009 Columbus Crew
Index
 I.   Mission Statement
 II. Terminology
 III.Priorities by age group
      A. Philosophy
      B. Emphasis
      C. Systems of play
      D. Curriculum
      E. Sample Exercises

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Mission Statement
 The Columbus Crew Youth Development system was created
 to become the premier youth player development program in
 Major League Soccer. We strive to assemble the finest
 coaching staff and to be committed to their long-term
 development through continuing education. We commit to
 establishing an outstanding learning environment for young
 people, on and off of the field. We pledge to run the Crew
 Youth Development System with a sense of community, and a
 commitment to give back to the game and assist with its
 growth at all levels.
 This Crew Juniors/Crew Soccer Academy curriculum is
 designed to provide technical, tactical, physical and
 psychological assistance and direction for all players in the
 Crew youth system.

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Crew Terminology
         Attacking                             Defending                 General
3-Man Combination Play   Possession            Balance                   Acceleration
Angle of Support         Runs in the Box       Channel                   Thirds of the field
Bending Runs             Scissors Runs         Closing Space             Cool Down
Blind Runs               Shielding             Compactness               Eighteen Yard Box
Chipping                 Show the Ball         Contain                   Near/Far Post
Combination Play         Spacing               Cover                     Flexibility
Counter attack           Speed Dribbling       Delay                     Focus
Creativity               Support               Deny / Step in Front      Functional Training
Cross                    Takeover              Depth in Defense          Juggling
Depth of Support         Taking Players On     Getting Behind the Ball   Numbers Up/Down
Double Pass              Taking Space          Goal-Side                 Offside
First Touch              Target Player         Low – High Pressure       Penetration
Flicks (Head, Foot)      Volleys (Half/Full)   Marking                   Restrictions
Flighted Ball            Wall Pass             Pressure                  Set Pieces
Give-and-go              Width/Depth in        Recover                   Skill
Inside of Foot           Attack                Recovery Runs             Style of Play
Instep                                         Slide Tackle              System of Play
Instep Drive                                   Squeezing Space           Tactics
Mobility                                       Stance                    Team Shape
One Touch                                      Stepping Up               Technique
Outside of Foot                                Tackle                    Top of the Box
Overlap                                        Team Shape                Transition
Penetration                                    Tracking Players          Warm-up
Playing at Speed                                                         Work Rate

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U9 – U10 Philosophy

The focus at these critical ages is to enhance and encourage
individual skill development while establishing a passion for the
game. Players should be focused on spending as much time as
possible on the ball to establish a high comfort level at the
expense of results. Learning proper technique now will build
the foundation they will need to effectively execute high-level
tactical play in the future.

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U9 – U10 Emphasis

Establishing proper technique on
the ball (dribbling, turns, moves,
passing, and receiving) through
repetition and progression in an
enjoyable setting is critical. Fun,
free flowing small sided
situations (1v1 to 4v4) with
plenty of time and space - to
learn skills, combinations, and
awareness of teammates and
opponents – is also a priority.

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U9 – U10 Systems of Play

Note: While the focus for small sided games is on individual
technique and comfort on the ball, there is a need to implement
a system and keep the players organized. Recognizing positions
and understanding transition are ideas that should be
introduced. The recommended systems of play for 6 v 6 are as
follows:

2-2-1    Most simple and widely used.
2-3      Lends to more creativity.
2-1-2    Allows more flexibility with player selection.
1-3-1    Requires a higher comprehension of transition.

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Crew Juniors U9 Curriculum
                     TECHNICAL                                     ATTACKING                 PHYSICAL
Ball Skills                       Dribbling                        Taking players on – 1v1   Coordination
Foundation                        Concept                          Movement as a group       Agility
Toe Taps                          Change direction                 Intro to passing          Balance
Side to Side – Sole of foot       Change pace                      Movement as a group       Technical focus in warm-up
Forward/Back with Sole and Instep Taking players on
V with sole and inside/ outside   Shielding                                                  PSYCHOLOGICAL
V behind standing leg             Technique
                                                                   DEFENDING                 Have fun
Scissors and Step over            One Touch using same foot                                  No pressure to Win
                                                                   Tackling
Inside out (Matthews)             One Touch with fake shot
                                  One touch with body lunge        Pressure the ball         Being part of a team
Outside push out, sole pull back  Inside/Outside with same foot    Do not dive in            Sportsmanship
Ball Striking                       (with and without hop)         Getting behind the ball
Inside foot                       Two steps past, two steps back   Goal side
Introduce instep                  Roll over (with and without      Ball side
Receiving                         hop)
                                                                   Movement as a group
                                  360 with one foot on ball
On the ground
                                  Turning
Inside
                                  Sole of foot step past
Outside                           Sole of foot pull back
Sole                              Step over spin out
On the bounce                     Outside of foot
Run through the ball              Inside of foot
                                  Two steps past and spin
Juggling
Instep
                                  Heading
                                  Intro to correct technique
Thigh
Head

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Crew Juniors U10 Curriculum
                      TECHNICAL                                       ATTACKING                   PHYSICAL
Ball Skills                             Ball Striking                 Taking players on – 1 v 1   Coordination
Lift forward and cap                    Instep                        Creative dribbling          Agility
Lift diagonal with explosion            Flighted Balls                Intro to combining with     Balance
Flick from behind standing leg                                        teammate                    Technical focus in warm-up
Stern John                              Front Volleys (Half/Full)
                                                                      Intro to 2 v 1
Inside out with fake                    Receiving
                                                                      Give and go
Inside out with continuation            Receiving to space                                        PSYCHOLOGICAL
Inside out with scissors (3 finishes)                                 Movement as a Group
                                        Inside of foot across body                                Have fun
Sling shot
                                        Inside of foot to same side                               No pressure to Win
Heal toe
Dribbling                               With and without hop                                      Being part of a team
                                        Outside of the foot           DEFENDING                   Sportsmanship
Concepts
                                        Receiving to turn             Stance and position
Change direction
                                        Inside of foot across body    Tackling
Change pace
                                        Inside of foot with body      Pressure the ball
Taking players on
                                        Outside of foot               Do not dive in
Shielding
                                        Off the bounce                Getting behind the ball
Technique
                                        Inside of the foot            Goal side
Roll it, stop it
                                        Sole of foot                  Ball side
Maradona
                                                                      Movement as a group
Cobi Jones                              Heading
Ronaldinho                              Intro to correct technique
Stop and go with one foot               Juggling
Stop and go alternating feet            Instep
Turning                                 Thigh
Cruyff                                  Head
                                        While moving

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U11 – U12 Philosophy

As players go from 6 to 8 a side, they are asked to
process the game with more players on the field and begin to
discover solutions to the problems that they will encounter.
Solutions should be based around creativity, comfort on the
ball, and playing out of danger. Players should continue to
explore multiple positions on the field and gain an appreciation
and understanding for each role. Creative solutions to the
challenges that the game presents will breed confidence and
ultimately lead to more enjoyment for players.

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U11 – U12 Emphasis

The emphasis of 8 v 8 soccer is still on individual player
development while the concept of keeping all players on the
field involved and connected is introduced. Small sided 4 v 4 to
6 v 6 exercises, along with numbers up/down situations, are
now introduced with an increased awareness of the concepts of
transition. All players should recognize both opportunities to
attack (develop and identify goal scorers) and the responsibility
of everyone to defend. Roles and responsibilities become more
established for positional play within a system. Team shape on
both sides of the ball can now be introduced as well as certain
requirements within the system of play. The concept of zonal
defending should also be introduced.

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U11 - 12 Systems of Play

Note: While the focus remains on individual technique,
positional awareness and general team shape should now be
emphasized. The recommended systems of play for 8 v 8 are as
follows:

3-3-1     Most common system and the easiest to implement
          at this early stage.

3-2-2     Simple system that allows more players to get
          involved in the attack and leads to more creativity.

2-3-2     Most difficult system to implement as players must
          be able to read the game very well for this system
          to work.

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Crew Juniors U11 Curriculum
                      TECHNICAL                               ATTACKING                            PHYSICAL
                                                              Reinforcement of 1v1                 Coordination
Ball Skills                       Receiving
                                                              Introduce 2 v 2                      Agility
Psych                             Receiving to turn
Sling Shot                                                    Intro to possession in small         Balance
                                  Behind the standing leg
                                                              groups                               Technical work in warm-up
                                  Introduce dummy
Dribbling                                                     Combining with teammate
                                    Through the legs
Concepts                                                      Give and go                          PSYCHOLOGICAL
                                    Next to the body
Change direction                                              Movement as a group
                                  Out of the air                                                   Have fun
All surfaces of foot              Inside of the foot                                               Being part of a team
Change pace                       Outside of the foot                                              “I” vs. “Team” concept
Taking players on                                             DEFENDING
                                  Top of the foot                                                  Sportsmanship
Technique                                                     Stance
                                  Chest, head, thigh
Roll it diagonal in front                                     Approach (Speed/Angle)
                                  Off the bounce
Roll it diagonal with scissor                                 Tackling
                                  Outside of foot
Roll it diagonal with step over                               Pressure the Ball
                                  Behind the standing leg
Ball Striking                                                 Getting Behind the Ball
                                  Heading
Instep                                                        Do not dive in
                                  Reinforce technique
Intro Outside of Foot                                         Goal side
                                  Intro to heading with
Inside of Foot                                                Ball side
                                  direction
Passing over distance                                         Movement as a group
                                  Juggling
Flighted Balls                                                Introduce 1st & 2nd defender roles
                                  All Body Parts
Bending Ball (Inside of foot)
                                  On the move
Intro to accuracy and power       Instep waist high contact
Side Volleys
                                  Hopping on standing leg
Heel

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Crew Juniors U12 Curriculum
                       TECHNICAL                                 ATTACKING                          PHYSICAL
                                                                 Possession In small groups (5v5)   Coordination
Dribbling                      Receiving                         Introduce shape                    Agility
Change Direction               Receiving to turn                 Combining with teammate            Balance
All surfaces of foot           Flick and heel                    Give and go                        Technical work in warm-up
Change pace                    Inside of the foot on the pivot   Movement as a group
Taking Players on              Top of the foot                   Numbers up situations (5v4)        PSYCHOLOGICAL
Ball Striking                  Receiving on the move                                                Have fun
Instep                         Ground/Flighted                                                      Being part of a team
Inside and outside of foot     All surfaces
                                                                 DEFENDING                          “I” vs. “Team” concept
Chipping                                                         Stance                             Sportsmanship
Passing over distance          Heading                           Approach (Speed/Angle)
Flighted balls                 Reinforce technique               Tackling/Winning the ball
Accuracy and weight of pass Heading with direction               Pressure the Ball
Bending balls (Inside/Outside) Flicks                            Do not dive in
Driven balls                   Jumping off one foot              Getting behind the ball
Lofted ball                    Jumping off both feet             Goal side
Chip                                                             Ball Side
Toe poke                       Juggling                          Movement as a group
Scissor kick                   Instep
                                                                 1st & 2nd defender roles
Bicycle kick                   One touch every step
                               One foot                          Introduce 3rd defender
Reverse bicycle kick                                             Zonal vs. Man defending
                               Top of the toe alternating feet
Inside of foot flick
Outside of foot flick
Behind standing leg flick

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U13 - 14 Philosophy

As teams progress to 11 v 11, tactics
and the physical side of the game
take on more importance. Many of
the early themes remain in place on
the technical side as players are
asked to digest more ideas and
responsibilities tactically. By
concentrating on smaller numbers to
highlight tactics (2 v1,
2v2 , 3v2), the progression will
culminate in an understanding of all
11 positions, their roles within a
game, and how they impact results.

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U13 – U14 Emphasis

The importance of winning begins
to become a focus; however, it
should not replace development.
The physical demands of the game
start to play more of a role in our
training regiment as a base level
of fitness through speed, balance,
and agility is expected. An
increased level of technical
sophistication while beginning to
challenge the players on smaller
group tactics will be the priority
of this level.

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U13 - 14 Systems of Play

Note: This will be the first level of 11 v 11, therefore players
should have an understanding of all field positions and the roles
they play. The recommended systems of play for 11 v 11 are as
follows:

4-4-2 Most traditional system and widely used. Roles are
      easily defined and recognizable.
4-3-3 Frequently used, gives defensive security while
      allowing attacking freedom.
3-5-2 Less common in today’s game, gives extra player in
      midfield for creativity and possession but leaves more
      vulnerability with only 3 defenders.
3-4-3 Most difficult to teach, “Dutch System”, but
      distributes players evenly throughout the field.

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Crew Juniors U13 Curriculum
TECHNICAL                         ATTACKING                     DEFENDING                    PHYSICAL
Dribbling                         Recognize 2v1 situations      Stance                       Coordination
Change direction and pace         Combining with teammates      Approach (Speed/Angle)       Agility
Taking players on                 Give and go                   Tackling                     Balance
Game like dribbling exercises     Wall pass                     Goal side                    Base fitness through play
Creative dribbling                Overlaps                      Ball side                    Technical work in warm-up
Passing                           Principals of attack          Getting Behind the ball      Pre / Post play stretching –
Instep                            Depth                         Introduce Channeling         dynamic & static
Inside and outside of foot        Width                         Pressure & Cover & balance
Chipping/Flighted balls           Support                       Movement as a group          PSYCHOLOGICAL
Passing over distance             Mobility                      3rd defender role            Have fun
Bending passes (inside/outside)   Combinations                  Transition                   Developing competitive mindset
Accuracy and weight of pass       Improvisation                 Winning the ball             Being part of a team
Receiving                         Possession In Small groups                                 Sportsmanship
On the move (Ground/Flighted)     Shape and possession
All surfaces                      Numbers up situations (8v7)
Turning with Ball                 Transition

Finishing
Volleys / half Volleys
Instep
Accuracy and power
Finishing from crosses
Heading
Reinforce technique
Heading with direction
Heading to Score/Clear

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Crew Juniors U14 Curriculum
TECHNICAL                        ATTACKING                      DEFENDING                    PHYSICAL
Dribbling                        Off the ball running           Taking away passing lanes    Coordination
Change Direction/Pace            Intro showing sideways on      Channeling                   Agility
All surfaces of foot             Introduce thirds of field      Zonal defending              Balance
Taking players on                Speed of play                  Team shape and defending     Base fitness through play
Game like dribbling exercises    Intro runs in the box          Principals of team defense   Technical work in warm-up
Solidify 3-4 go to moves         Intro to runs off ball         Pressure                     Pre / Post play stretching –
Creative dribbling               (Scissors and Blind)           Cover                        dynamic & static
                                 Recognizing the third runner   Balance                      Light weight training
Passing
                                 Recognize 2v1 situations       Delay                        Use of ladder (agility /
Driven/Flighted Balls
                                 Combination play               Reduce space                 footwork)
Chipping/Bending Balls
                                 Principals of team attack      Winning the ball             Resistance Training
Receiving
                                 Depth                          Introduce defending set      PSYCHOLOGICAL
Receiving away from pressure
                                 Width                          pieces                       Have fun
First touch with a purpose
                                 Support                        Transition                   Winning/results
Laying Balls Off (First Touch)
                                 Mobility                                                    Developing competitive
Finishing                                                                                    mindset
                                 Combinations
Volleys / half Volleys                                                                       Being part of a team
                                 Improvisation
Distance shooting                                                                            Individual performance
                                 Possession In small groups
Bending Balls on Goal                                                                        evaluation by player
                                 Shape and possession
Recognizing power / accuracy                                                                 Handling winning / losing
                                 Transition
Heading                                                                                      Sportsmanship
                                 Numbers of situations
Reinforce technique
Heading with direction
To a teammate
To clear/ score

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U15 – U16 Philosophy

These ages can be considered the training to compete stage.
Though the development of the player to reach a higher level is
always paramount, results become more of a priority. Teams
believe in playing an attractive, attacking brand of soccer that
is balanced by highly organized, disciplined, and fit teams. At
this stage an increased level of commitment must exist in
order to meet team expectations and standards set by the club.

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U15 - 16 Emphasis

Building a competitive culture with high expectations and
standards where players, coaches, and teams are committed to
the same goals. The concentration on the physical requirements
of the game increases in importance and sophistication. A
winning mentality and culture become apparent and prominent
throughout the club.

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U15 - 16 Systems of Play

Note: players should be competent in various roles, but the
player’s best one or two positions should be evident. Team
shape and organization should be recognizable. The
recommended systems of play for 11 v 11 are as follows:

4-4-2    Most traditional system and widely used. Roles are
         easily defined and recognizable.
4-3-3    Frequently used, gives defensive security while allowing
         attacking freedom.
3-5-2    Less common in today’s game, gives extra player in
         midfield for creativity and possession but leaves more
         vulnerability with only 3 defenders.
3-4-3    Most difficult to teach, “Dutch System”, but distributes
         players evenly throughout the field.
4-5-1    Defensive system used to close games out.

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Crew Juniors U15 – U16 Curriculum
TECHNICAL                        ATTACKING                   DEFENDING                      PHYSICAL
Dribbling                        Various systems             Defending in thirds of field   Coordination
Taking players on                4-4-2                       Dealing with numbers down      Agility
Game like dribbling exercises    4-3-3                       Zonal vs. Man marking          Balance
Solidify 3-4 go to moves         3-5-2                       Low pressure defending         Base fitness through play
Speed dribbling                  Counter attacking           High pressure defending        Hydration/Nutrition
Passing                          Final third solutions       Team shape                     Technical work in warm-up
Driven/Flighted Balls            Developing flank play       Defending set pieces           Pre / Post play stretching
Chipping/Bending Balls           Off the ball running        Taking away passing lanes      Light weight training
Receiving                        Showing sideways on         Channeling                     Use of ladder (agility/footwork)
Receiving away from pressure     Thirds of field             Zonal defending                Resistance Training
First touch with a purpose       Runs in the box             Team shape and defending
                                 Runs off the ball           Principals of team defense
Laying balls off (first touch)                                                              PSYCHOLOGICAL
All body surfaces                (Scissors and Blind)        Pressure
                                                                                            Winning/results
                                 Principals of team attack   Cover
Finishing                                                                                   Developing competitive mind
                                 Depth                       Balance
Volleys / half Volleys                                                                      Passion for the game
                                 Width                       Delay
Distance shooting                                                                           Being part of a team
                                 Support                     Reduce space
Bending balls on goal                                                                       Individual evaluation
                                 Mobility                    Winning the ball
Finishing breakaways                                                                        By player and Coach
                                 Combinations                Defending set pieces
Recognizing power / accuracy                                                                Overall Team
                                 Improvisation               Defending in larger numbers
Heading                                                                                     Handling winning / losing
                                 Possession in larger        Use of off sides
Reinforce technique                                                                         Sportsmanship
                                 numbers
Heading with direction                                                                      Role on team
                                 Shape and possession
To a teammate                                                                               Setting Goals
                                 Building out of the back
To clear/score
                                 Changing point of attack

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U17 – U19 Philosophy

The U17-U19 age group is considered the competition stage.
Held to the highest standards on and off the field, players and
teams are expected to compete at their highest level on a daily
basis. On the field, players are expected to be technically sound
and tactically proficient, thereby allowing position specific
training in various systems of play. Off of the field, a
professional attitude is mandatory as these players must set a
proper example and value the opportunity and platform that the
club provides.

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U17 – U19 Emphasis

Significant time should be spent on technical proficiency and
tactical awareness. These concepts should be included while
focusing on speed of play dictated by field size, touch
limitations, neutral players, and time restraints. Situational
training should be used to prepare players to protect a lead,
score goals, counter attack, transition and defend. A high level
of fitness should be an expectation both during training and
outside of formal training. All of this should be focused on while
expecting the players to be responsible and accountable on and
off of the field for their actions and performance.

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U17 – U19 Systems of Play

Note: players should have a working knowledge of all systems
and how the individual positions affect team shape. System
selection should be based on player personal not vice versa.

4-4-2    Most traditional system and widely used. Roles are
         easily defined and recognizable.
4-3-3    Frequently used, gives defensive security while
         allowing attacking freedom.
3-5-2    Less frequent in today’s game, gives extra player
         in midfield for creativity and possession but leaves
         more vulnerability with only 3 defenders.
3-4-3    Most difficult to teach, “Dutch System”, but
         distributes players evenly throughout the field.
4-5-1    Defensive system used to close games out.

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Crew Juniors U17 – U19 Curriculum
TECHNICAL                         ATTACKING                      DEFENDING                      PHYSICAL
Continuation of all prior areas   Various systems                Defending in thirds of field   Coordination
(Dribbling, Passing,              4-4-2                          Dealing with numbers down      Agility
Receiving, Finishing, Heading)                                                                  Balance
                                  4-3-3                          Zonal vs. Man marking
with more time dedicated to                                                                     Base fitness through play
position specific technical       3-5-2                          Low pressure defending         Technical work in warm-up
work. For Example:                Counter Attacking              High pressure defending        Pre / Post play stretching
                                  Final third solutions          Team shape                     Hydration/Nutrition
                                  Developing flank play          Defending set pieces           Light weight training
Forwards – Finishing, one
                                                                                                Use of ladder (agility /
touch lay-offs                    Off the ball running           Taking away passing lanes
                                                                                                footwork)
                                  Showing sideways on            Channeling                     Resistance training
Midfielders – Passing,            Thirds of field                Principals of team defense
crossing, receiving, turning      Runs in the box                Pressure                       PSYCHOLOGICAL
                                  Runs off the ball              Cover                          Winning/results
Defenders – Driven balls,           (Scissors and Blind)         Balance                        Competitive toughness
long range passing,                                                                             Passion for the game
                                  Principals of team attack      Delay
directional clearing with head                                                                  Being part of a team
                                  Depth                          Reduce space                   Individual performance
and feet
                                  Width                          Winning the ball               evaluation
                                  Support                        Defending set pieces           By Player and Coach
GK – Distribution with hands
                                  Mobility                       Defending in larger numbers    Overall Team
and feet, dealing with back
                                                                                                Handling winning / losing
passes                            Combinations                   Use of off sides
                                                                                                Respect for the game
                                  Improvisation                  Reducing space                 Tracking progress
                                  Possession in larger numbers   Game management                Sportsmanship
                                  Shape and possession                                          Role on team
                                  Building out of the back                                      Setting goals
                                  Changing point of attack
                                  Game management

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