Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Catch Me If You Can - U12

Catch Me If You Can (15 mins)

Set Up: 

• Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball. (3v3, 4v4, 5v5)
• 1 Large Goal at one end with GK and 2 small portable goals at the opposite end.
• 2 blue gates and 2 orange gates with yellow marker in the middle (as shown).
• Balls placed beside coach.
• Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

• The ball is passed between first two players the  on the coaches call the player in possession attacks either end.
• The coach will either call right or left and that is the way the player in possession heads towards.
• If the defender wins the ball they can score as per a normal game at opposite end. 
• Accelerate away or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
• Defenders work on recovery runs.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Player Tips: 

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Correct running with the ball technique.
• Quick movement and attack the goal.
• Work on first touch.

Session Timing:

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

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA