Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): u12 2008 Create & Exploit 1v1s

1v1/2v1 (20 mins)

Organization:

2 30x 20yd grids

Instructions:

1. Player in white starts out in grid receiving from teammate. As the pass is played, opposite defender goes to press. 1v1 to goal, if defender wins he scores as well. After rep is over defender turns to receive from his own line. New Defender in white goes to press. (Defend then Attack).

Set of 4 mins then switch grids.

Coaching Points:

If my opponent is deep how can i beat his pressure? Speed up, fake, change direction. If my opponent is close how can i beat his pressure? First touch to a direction, speed up, finish. If i get too close to my opponent & make my move the ball can't roll to the correct direction. Whats important? Timing, Not too close/ not too far. Ball needs to be playable.

Progressions:

2v1. White plays ball into attacker then goes to support. 2v1 to goal. Player who scores is off. Defender checks out at angle to receive & start 2v1. Switch after 4 mins.

Game (25 mins)

Organization:

Instructions:

Normal Game. Scoring from run behind counts as 3. Combination in behind counts 5points.

Coaching Points:

Timing of runs, how can we get behind opponent, if opponet drops back how can we make them committ forward?

Progressions: