Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U12's Changing tempo in possession (Start Time: 2018-03-06 18:30:00)

4 v 1 Rondo (20 mins)

Organisation:

(Based on 15 players)

Players split into 3 groups of 5

3 x 5yds x 5yds areas

A ball [er area plus balls available arounnd each area

Instructions:

The rondo is used to teach players good habits in possession.

Players set up in a regular 4v1 rondo.

Players pass the ball around trying to keep it away from the player in the middle.

Rules :

1) Players can only play back to the same player with their first touch.

2) If a player takes more than one touch then the first touch has to be with their back foot.

A player can only get out of the middle by

1) Noticing that a player in possession has broken one of the first two rules

2) They intercept or win a tackle maintaining possession (Knocking the ball out of the square does not count)

SDpeed of play game (20 mins)

Organisation:

Set up 50 x 50 yd area to give pitch size realism.

Players split into 6 attackers (2 CDM, 2 WM,1 CAM,1 ST) and 7 Defenders (GK, 2 CB, 2 FB, 2 CM)

Footballs with the coach at the side of the area.

Instructions:

The coach starts with a supply of balls and passes into the Greens who attack the goal in whatever formation the coach wants to work on (231). With defenders set up in their formation (411).

After receiving the ball greens have 20 seconds to create a goal scoring opportunity.

Whites defend and look to win the ball before counter attacking to score in one of the goals just over the halfway line. The defenders have a Maximum of 10 touches to score.

Coaching points:

Decision making in possession, Pass the ball quickly and combine with players around you.

Quick early pressure out of possession.

Quick transitions looking to take advantage of players who may be out of position.

Be positive in possession, Pass accurately but play as quickly as possible

Progressions:

Add player(s) to greens

Increase / reudce time / touches in possession