Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998).  The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989).  Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).
 

Tactical Problem	On-the-ball skills	Off-the-ball movements
Scoring Creating Space in Attack	Moving to open space Protecting the ball Dribbling-know when to move slow or fast (change of pace) Timing for goal scoring	Moving to open space  Creating good angles and creating open lanes Communication Positioning for goal scoring Move away from defenders Supporting the ball carrier
Prevent Scoring   Defending Space	Clearing the ball	Ready Position- anticipate direction of movement Marking/Covering Proper Defensive Positioning Pressure Communication
Keep Possession	Anticipating defender's movements Faking-use different fakes depending on the defender Controlling ball with feet	Anticipating defender's movements
Get Possession	Tackling (pressure) Recovery footwork	Communication Anticipation