Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 4v4 to Endlines (Attacking) - U10

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Principle of Play/Main Moment/Football Problem or Four Core Skills: 

Attacking/Ball Possession/Running with the Ball. 

Session Objective Attacking Principles (U10 – U12)

Penetration/Mobility/Width

  • Can you run/dribble with the ball? If you can’t can you find some who can?
  • When running with the ball, can you see beyond the ball?
  • Can you change direction when running with the ball?
  • Can you find creative ways to beat your defender?
  • Can you protect the ball away from a defender? 
  • Can you help your teammate with the ball?
  • Can you move, to allow your teammate with the ball an opportunity to dribble/run with the ball?
  • Can you position yourself where you can receive the ball?
  • No standing zone! 
  • Can you see the ball and another teammate?
  • Can you receive the ball in an area with no opponent close to you?
  • Can you create width and still be able to receive a pass?
  • 1v1 moves to create a opportunity to dribble the ball over the end line.
  • Defenders to approach attackers quickly, then slow down when near the ball slowly, get a sideways stance and get down low. (Quick, Slow, Low)
  • Force attackers to shield the ball or force them sideways
  • Stop the attack.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v4 to Endlines Attacking

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v4 to Endlines Attacking
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4v4 to Endlines Attacking (15 mins)

Session Organisation:

  • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball.
  • End line at each end for attackers to dribble over.
  • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending. Change after groups of red have attacked the end line.
  • Field size 15 (L) x 10 (W).

Rules/Explanation:

  • The reds have possession and attack the opposite end line.
  • If the yellow defender wins the ball they score by dribbling over the end line. 
  • Draw in defenders to make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Technical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Tactical Coaching Points: 

  • As Above.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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