Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U12 Individual Attacking Basics

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Marc Milner
Name: Marc Milner
City: Fenton
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

To increase the ability of the player with the ball to create space and beat the defender to create goalscoring opportunities.  Encourage players to keep their eyes up and make decisions based on the defenders position and support players (if available)


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 Target

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1v1 Target (20 mins)

1v1 Attacking - three target game
  • 10x10 area
  • Target on left and right corner and goal where the pass comes from
  • 1 point for hitting target and 5 points for dribbling thru goal

Coaching Points

  • Positive first touch away from the pressure
  • Take player down the attackers weak side to create more space on strong side
  • Recognize the press - speed and distance
  • If the defender gives you the easy goal take it

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Gauntlet

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Gauntlet (20 mins)

Gauntlet

  • 3 10x10 area
  • 2 Defenders, each starting on back line of their area
  • Once attacker enters the area defender is active but can only defend their area
  • If defender wins the ball switch roles
  • Once beat the second defender score on mini goal - first to 10 wins

Coaching Points

  • Recognize defenders position - speed and distance
  • Use change of speed and direction to beat the defender
  • Move the ball different directions to try and slow down the defender


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 To Goal

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1v1 To Goal (25 mins)

1v1 to Goal

  • 15x20 area - two goals, one either end
  • 2 teams play for 5 minutes then switch roles
  • 1 Goal for attacker scoring and 2 for defender
  • At the end team with the most goals wins
Coaching Points
  • Be positive
  • Take first touch into space
  • Slow defender down then attack at speed
  • Quick shot in small spaces

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v1 To Goal

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2v1 To Goal (25 mins)

1v1 to Goal

  • 15x20 area - two goals, one either end
  • 2 teams play for 5 minutes then switch roles
  • 1 Goal for attacker scoring and 2 for defender
  • At the end team with the most goals wins
Coaching Points
  • Be positive
  • Take first touch into space
  • Slow defender down then attack at speed
  • Second attacker make opposite run to player with the ball - overlap, underlap or straight line support


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