Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U12 - Spring Session 4.3

3v3+2 - Play in behind - 3rd Man (20 mins)

Organization: 

• Objective: Read the moment to create third player run under the ball after pass through the lines to advance 
• Area: 36L x 18W
• Assistant Coach: Run second group - Coach with G1 as end line player
• Time: 4x4mins = 16Mins - 20 Mins Block 
• Teams: 

  Tenorio, Asa, Joao / Sebby, Meertins, Mason / Linke, Noah, Coach

  Freddy, Sean, Keanu / Wyatt, Lucas, Liam K / Roman, Chris, Coach

Instructions:

• This exercise is a possession game with direction and positional structure
• Objective is to advance the ball into the attacking half 
• Pass into target on the ground - bounce and finish 
• Directional game - starts in build up phase each time 
• If you win it in the press - pass forward into target to score (no bounce) 
• The team must advance over the line for goals to stand 

Coaching Points:

• Positional Possession - ability to play around, through or over opponents defensive organization 

• Decision Making: Knowing when to make the run, when to hold position, and when to support the play.

• Off-the-ball Movement:  moving to be in a position to receive the ball, or to disrupt the defensive structure.

• Anticipate - next phase of play -movement to support under the ball as or before forward pass is made

Progressions:

• Allow only one back pass to Target under the ball 
• If team in recovery has any players high - goal count for 2pts - establish the team moving together 

1v1 Wingers Double Movement (25 mins)

Organization:

As shown: Three different variations 

24L x 12W 

Instructions:

Defender can press once the attacker leaves the shaded area 

Players go 1v1 to goal - defender can score in the mini goal when they win the ball 

Coaching Points/Questions:

Body shape to turn and go 1v1 with pressure in front 

Double movement to free space in order to turn then go 1v1 

Breaking pressure with first touch 

MOVEMENTS: 

1) Go away to check back to the ball 

2) Go to the ball to make an L Run behind 

3) Go inside to open up