Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 3v1 Shooting - U12

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Purpose/Objectives: 

  • Attacking & Defending Principles of Play

Attacking Principles (U10 – U12)

1.      On the Ball

  • 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?

2.      Movement

  • 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!

3.      Width

  • 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?

Defending Principles (U10 – U12)

1.      Delay

  • Can you slow down the opposition?
  • Can you restrict your opponent from playing forward?
  • Can you restrict your opponent passing the ball easily?
  • Can you be hard to beat 1 on 1?
  • Can you stop your opponent shooting on goal?
  • Can you chase down the player with the ball?
  • Can you get yourself between the ball and the goal?

2.      Support and Balance

  • Can you get behind the ball quickly?
  • Can you stay with your player?
    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v1 Shooting

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    3v1 Shooting (15 mins)

    Set Up: 

    • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball. (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
    • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending to start and then swap after a certain period of time.
    • 1 Large Goal at one end with GK and 2 small portable goals at the opposite end.
    • 3 markers are placed beside attacking players for yellow players no.2 & 4 to run around. (as shown).
    • Balls placed beside coach.
    • Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W).

    Action: 

    • The reds have possession and attack GK end.
    • Red player no.3 passes ball to yellow player no.3. Yellow player no.3 passes ball back to red player no.3 and the game begins. (3v1)
    • At the same time Yellow players no.2 & 4 must run around cone opposite them to join the game. (3v3)
    • If the yellow defender wins the ball they can score as per a normal game in the 2 small portable goals. 
    • Draw in defender to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
    • Defenders work on holding up play and recovery runs.
    Variation/Progressions: 
    • 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 passing technique of the ball.
    • Quick tight passes and find a team mate.
    • Work as a team to find a shot.

    Session Timing:

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

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