Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Crossing Guards - U12

Crossing Guards (15 mins)

Set Up:

• Divide the area in 3 sections (as above)
• Divide the players into a group of 3 even groups and 1 neutral player in the middle zone.
• One team starts in possession with the ball in either end zone. One team starts in the middle zone as defenders.
• Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W). Middle channel 5 (L) x 20 (W).

Action:

• One team starts in possession with the ball in either end zone. 
• Players can either pass a ball or dribble across the area (one end to the other).
• Passing the ball to one end to the other is 1 point. Dribbling the ball through middle zone successfully is 3 points.
• Players in middle section try to win the ball with a tackle if attackers are trying to cross the middle zone.
• Defenders work on holding up play & timing their tackles..

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Player Tips:

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Correct tackling and dribbling/running/passing with the ball technique.
• Players with the ball attack the space in front of you.
• Quick passing and transfer of possession across the square.
• Defenders in the middle section work as a team to win the ball.

Session Timing:

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

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA