New Passing Terms:

P0 (P Zero) – Direct Pass behind the defense’s backline; typically aerial and diagonal

P1 (P One) – Direct Pass that splits the lines/blocks; Can split more than one defensive blocks

P2 (P Two) – Pass around the defense; Typically 3 and sometime 4 player combinations

P3 (P Three) – Pass that keeps position; Pass is sideways or negative in direction. Think pass to Goalkeeper

Channels on the field:

Outside – Channel is from edge of 18 yard box to touch line

Inside – Channel is from edge of 18 yard box to Near Post of Goal

Central – Channel is width of Goal only

Notes: Channels run entire length of field.

Seams – Between the Defensive lines/Blocks

Seam 1 – Area between their attackers and their midfielders

Seam 2 – Area between their midfielders and their defenders/back line

Seam 3 – Area between their defenders and the Goalkeeper

Example of how terms will be used and in combinations:

Old: Defense is swinging ball and passer sees D-Mid (#6 or #8) show between their attackers and pass is made to D-mid by our Right Back.

New: P3 passing – swinging ball; #2 makes P1 pass into Seam 1 to HCM!

HCM is Holding Center Midfielder