Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 to Small Goals (Attacking) - U12

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Principle of Play/Main Moment/Football Problem or Four Core Skills:

  • Attacking/Ball Possession/Striking the Ball

Session Objective: Attacking Principles (U6 – U9) -  Penetration/Support/Mobility/Width/Improvisation 

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you be brave and take your player on?
  • Can you keep the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?
  • No Standing Zone!
  • Can you help your team mate with the ball?
  • Where can you move to receive the ball?


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 to Small Goals (Attacking)

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2v2 to Small Goals (Attacking) (15 mins)

Session Organisation:

  • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball.
  • 1 small portable goal at each end.
  • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending. Change after 2 groups of red have attacked the goal.
  • Field size 15 (L) x 10 (W).

Rules/Explanation:

  • The reds have possession and attack the goal.
  • If the yellow defender wins the ball they score in the opposite goal. 
  • Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
Progressions
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Technical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Tactical Coaching Points:

  • Correct passing technique of the ball.
  • 1v1 moves to create a scoring opportunity.
  • Quick passes and find a team mate.
  • Work as a team to find a shot.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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