Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U9/U10 Coaches Corner Week 4

2v2 into 3v2 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x15 grid set up as shown (grid size is based on ability and size of players)

2. Separate players into two teams

3. Multiple balls

Instructions:

1. Player C passes the ball into Player A. Once the ball is received Player C & D can step on to the field to play defense creating a 2v2 situation.

2. Once the ball has been shot, Player E dribbles the ball onto the field creating a 3v2 situation against Player A & B.

3. Play is concluded once the ball is out of play or a goal has been scored.

4. Players continue this rotation for an allotted amount of time or reps. Once completed, teams switch sides and begin playing again.

Coaching Points:

1. 1st attacker to commit 1st defender pulling them away from 2nd defender creating 2v1 against last defender

2. Can 1st attacker find 3rd attacker with long pass

3. Can 3rd attacker get behind the defense?

4. If not when should the 3rd attack check back to support the ball

5. If pressured can 1st attacker combine with 2nd attacker

6. 2nd attacker offer support – in front, to the side or behind

7. If the ball is lost are players in a position to defend

8. Play at speed

Progressions:

See next slide

Small Sided Game (25 mins)

Organization:

3v3 or 4v4 game with target

Instructions:

-Create an end zone, target stands in the end zone

- To receive a point, the pass must go to the target and receive the ball under control

- Player that passes to target switches out or you can switch out targets every few mins

Coaching Points:

- Where can I help 1st attacker create 2v1 situations?

- How can I help 1st attacker create 2v1 situations?

- Is my teammate on the ball in trouble?

- Is the target moving across the line to get open to receive the pass?

- Recap: When to dribble when to pass