Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): DU Girls U12 Session B
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4 Line Crossing & Finishing (20 mins)
Title:4 Line Crossing & Finishing
Purpose:
Wide players drive (dribble) the endline and deliver a cross to teammates crashing the goal.
Organization & Objective:
Create 4 lines 15-20 yards from goal. Players split into each line. Coach has all the soccer balls in between the middle two lines. Coach plays a pass to the wide player who then dribbles towards the endline. The other 3 players crash the goal with staggered-timed runs. The wide player plays an angled pass through the gate at the end line and the 3 crashing players bury the cross into the net. Have players remain in their same lines for 2-3 minutes before rotating.Progressions:
Play to the left wide players.
Have one of the central lines play the passes wide.
Challenge the group to score X number of goals with X number of attempts.
Coaching Points:
- Wide player with the ball is to dribble at speed towards the endline.
- Wide player plays a centered pass, on the ground across the box.
- 3 crashing players assume 3 different runs (Near post, middle, back post or trash pickup).
- Crashing players make good contact with the ball and put it on net.
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Diamond Pattern (1-2 Passing) (5 mins)
Title: Diamond Pattern Play
Purpose:
Dribbling and passing combinations in a diamond shape.
Organization & Objective:
5 - 8 players/group. One or two balls. Cones are placed in a diamond shape 8-10 yards from one another. Distance can be increased to 12 yards for older age groups. Players start by speed dribbling to the next cone and laying the ball off. Progress into playing a pass and following your pass. Play for 60-75 seconds before reversing direction.
Progressions:
- Challenge groups to see how many rotations they can get in X time or first to 10 rotations.
- 1-2 Combos (Moderate) (See Passing & Receiving Beginner #2)
- 3 player combos (Advanced) (See Passing & Receiving Intermediate)
Coaching Points
- Firm pass with the inside of your foot.
- Play into your teammates back foot.
- Player receiving should set the ball softly back to their teammate for the 1-2 combination.
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Switching play - 3v3 + Targets (25 mins)
Title: Liverpool 2 Direction Possession.
Purpose: Moving the ball away from pressure while changing the point of attack
Organization & Objective:
8-12 players. 25x25 yard grid. There will be 4 players on the outside. Two players from each team on opposite sides. Connect passes with inside players while trying to change the point of attack from east to west or north to south. Team with the ball should be trying to find central players to switch the point of attack. A team is rewarded a point if they hit both of their target wall players without being dispossessed. Rotate outside players in every 3 minutes.
Progressions:
- Two touch max for outside players.
- All inside players are to touch the ball between wall players if they are to be rewarded a point.
- Inside players follow your pass and replace the outside player. Outside players first touch must be positive into space and away from defenders.
Coaching Points:
- Quick off ball movement. Move to open space and adjust your angle to be in a supportive position.
- Play with urgency. Stay relaxed but play quick.
- Play backwards to your wall if there is pressure on you.
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1v1 Defending Play (15 mins)
Title: 1v1 Defending Play
Purpose:
1v1 Defense. Apply pressure to the attacking player and attempt to win the ball.
Organization & Objective:
6-8 players/group with 3-4 players in each line. Create a grid 10-12 yards in width and 15-20 yards in length (depending on age group). The defensive group as represented in red begin with the soccer balls. The first player plays a pass down to the first blue attacking player and then closes down the space. The blue attacking players settles the ball and attempts to get by the defender. The attacking players objective is to stop the ball in the end line. If the defender wins it, they can counter and attempt to stop the ball on the oppositions endline. 1 point is rewarded for a team when they successfully stop it on the oppositions endline. Players return to their line when the ball is either scored or goes out of bounds. Each repetition should take no more than 6-8 seconds. Switch attacking/defensive teams after 3 minutes.Progressions:
- N/A
Coaching Points:
- Close down the attacking player's space.
- Approach the attacking player sideways on, forcing them one direction.
- Defensive body shape is lower than the attackers.
- Keep a balance base.
- Force a bad touch out of the attacker and then pursue the winning of the ball.
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9v9 Goal Kick Build Up - Walk Through (15 mins)
Title: 9v9 Goal Kick Build Up
Purpose:
Walking through the positional responsibilities and options we have from a goalkick.
Organization & Objective:
Set your team up in a 3-2-3 formation + the goalkeeper. No defenders. If you play a different formation, then this can be adjusted. Start the ball with the goalkeeper as if taking a goal kick in a game. The ball should be placed on one corner of the small box to indicate to all players the direction that the build up will start. From there, every player has a responsibility. If placed on the right side of the box, the right defender, right midfielder, same side center mid, and striker should form a diamond as indicated in the animation. The same side mid should "Paint their boots" meaning feet should be on the sideline. CM stays central and striker stays high, keeping the diamond shape. The center back offers a back supporting option. The opposite side center mid, defender, and outside midfielder tuck in. If the ball gets placed on the left, the left side defender gets ready to receive, left midfielder paints the boot, and the CM and striker move across to form the diamond. Everyone else shifts. Walk through this process with the team. THEN, set a challenge that the team must keep their shape, every player must touch the ball, and then you can score. Time them to see how effective and efficient they can be.
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