Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 4v2 Keep Away - U10

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

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?
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v2 Keep Away

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v2 Keep Away
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4v2 Keep Away (15 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into 3 even groups.
  • One group defending while other two groups are attacking.
  • Balls are placed around the area.
  • Field size 15 (L) x 15 (W).

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.
Variation/Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
  • Limit the number of touches each player has in possession of the ball

Player Tips: 

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Correct running/dribbling/passing/shielding with the ball and passing technique.
  • Players in possession keep his open to the field. It will allow them to see whole field.
  • Player in possession of ball should have support to right, left and centre.
  • Make the field as big as possible.
  • Plan as a team.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 1.5 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.
  • Change after every turn over of possession.

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