Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shrinking Field - 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/1 v 1

Session Objective: Attacking Principles (U10 – U12) - Penetration/Support/Mobility/Width/Improvisation

  • 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 shoot at goal? If you can’t can you find some who can?
  • Can you find creative ways to beat your defender?
  • Can you protect the ball away from a defender?
  • Where can you move to create a shot on goal?
  • 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 see the ball and the goal?
  • 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?
    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Shrinking Field

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    Shrinking Field (15 mins)

    Session Organisation:

    • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball. (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
    • 1 small portable goal at either end and markers placed down as no shooting line (as shown).
    • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending.
    • Balls placed beside coach or around area for quick kick-ins.
    • Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W).

    Rules/Explanation:

    • The reds have possession and attack the opposite end. Attackers must score in the end zone as marked.
    • If the yellow defender wins the ball they can score as per a normal game. 
    • Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
    • After each reduce the size of the field by bringing the sidelines in. As a guide use 3 steps at first.
    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:

    • Correct passing technique of the ball.
    • Quick passes and find a team mate.
    • Work as a team to find a shot.
    • Shield the ball.
    • Stop the attack.

    Session Timing:

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

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