Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): JDL U12 1v1 131125

1v1 through Gates Example (10 mins)

1v1 via 2 gates

Yellow dribbles via a gate and passes to Blue who attacks the yellow so he/she can get through either gate.

Once successful he/she then passes the ball to the next Yellow player who then attacks the blue to get through the gate

1v1 Attacking (10 mins)

SETUP

Two goals and a goalkeeper are positioned to the north and west, creating a square-shaped field. Play starts with a 1v1 attacking situation, where the attacker’s objective is to beat the defender and score into the main goal. The defender’s job is to deny the attacking player a clear path to goal, working to win the ball back before the attacker can get a shot off. If the defender regains possession, they immediately switch roles and attempt to score into the mini-goal.

After every phase, the roles switch, and the attacker transitions to defend against a new opponent from the opposite team. This encourages players to quickly adapt from attacking to defending, maintaining high intensity throughout the drill and improving both offensive and defensive decision-making.

PROGRESSION

Add Time Limit on Attack:

Introduce a time limit for each attacking phase (e.g., 20 seconds). If the attacker does not score within the time frame, the defender is awarded possession, and they attempt to score in the mini-goal.

Focus: This progression adds urgency to the attacking play, forcing attackers to make quicker decisions and defenders to remain alert under pressure.

Coaches Notes

 Attacking Focus: The attacker should focus on quick, direct movements to get past the defender and create a goal-scoring opportunity. Use fakes, changes of direction, and pace to beat the defender.

• Defending Focus: The defender should stay compact and control the attacker’s space by positioning themselves between the attacker and the goal. Focus on timing the tackle or interception to win the ball cleanly.

• Transition Speed: When the attacker transitions to defense, they must do so quickly and with purpose. Transitioning between attacking and defending without hesitation keeps the drill dynamic and helps improve fitness and decision-making.

• Mini Goal Awareness: If the defender wins possession, they should look to immediately transition to attack and finish in the mini-goal, using their newfound possession to take advantage of the open space.

Skill Game (30 mins)

Organization:

-8-10 Players

-4-5 Orange/Blue bibs

-3v3 or 4v4 + 2 end zone defenders.

-Spare balls with coach and behind goals.

-Area size 25mx 30m

Explanation:

-Ball starts from Blue in the end zone.

-1 defender per team to stay on the end zone line defending the entire by-line. No other team member to enter this zone. These defenders are to be rotated every 5 minutes.

-4v4 Blue team needs to play the #9 in the other half.

-Blue receives the ball with back to goals.

-Orange defender cant move off the line until the ball has been passed across.

-Blue attacker has the decision to make, either look for the supporting run coming through or turn on there first touch and head towards the goals.

-If the Orange win the ball, they play back to there end zone and play moves across.

Coaching cue’s: ON THE RUN

BP:

-Facing forwards to play early.

-Movement Proactive

-Option for the ball carrier, minimum 2 options

-Make the game big when we have the ball.

BPO:

-Defenders to touch the attacker as quick as possible , just to let the attacker know they are there

-Defender to guide the attacker towards the sideline.

-Win the ball ASAP.

Step up/down:

-Place one player from each central zone onto the side lines to be bouncer’s for either team.

-Limit touches in the central zone.

Time limit to Score

Add Bouncers on the outside.