Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Running with the Ball activity

Attack & Defend game

Attack & Defend game

10 x 25 long & narrow playing area

Repeat 2x for u11s, 3x for u12s

This is an highly physical activity

First player goes without opposition, advance beyond shooting line and score (phase 1)

After the shot, the next player begins immediately, the first player is now the defender who chases her opponent (phase 2)

Play continues in this sequence, no stoppages.

If the attackers loses the ball, she must remeber that her sequence is not over, she must defend the next player too,

* Each sequence the player has an attacking phase and a defending phase

Coaching points

- advance the ball with big touches into big spaces

- ball is struck on stride during the running motion (laces)

- immediate transition from attack to defense, stay switched on