Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Rondo 5v2 - U12
Description
Purpose/Objectives:
- Attacking Principles of Play
Attacking Principles (U10 – U12)
1. On the Ball
- Can you change direction when running with the ball?
- Can you protect the ball away from a defender?
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 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?
2. Support and Balance
- Can you get behind the ball quickly?

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15 mins
Set Up:
Action:
- Team in possession try to keep ball off defenders.
- Count the number of passes before defenders intercept.
- Players with the ball try to create a diamond shape.
- Players to switch roles after a certain time.
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