Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): You Shall Not Pass - U12

You Shall Not Pass (15 mins)

Set Up:

• Divide the area in 3 sections (as above)
• Divide the players into a group of 2 even groups at either end and 2 neutrals in the middle zone.
• Each player on the sides with a ball.
• Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W). Middle channel 5 (L) x 20 (W).

Action:

• Both sets of players with a ball dribble across the area (one end to the other).
• Players in middle section try to win the ball with a tackle.
• If player dribbling is tackled with the ball they join the players in the middle section.
• Keep playing until everyone is tackled and join the middle section..
• 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 with the ball technique.
• Players with the ball attack the space in front of you.
• 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