Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Capture the Balls - U10

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Brian Dene

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Brian Dene
Name: Brian Dene
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): Capture the Balls

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Capture the Balls
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Capture the Balls (15 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into two even groups. Start at home base.
  • 10 balls are placed on the half way line.
  • A small square is set up at both ends (home base). 
  • Each player runs out to collect a ball. Once balls collected they are to be left at home base.
  • Once all balls have been collected at half way players can go and collect balls from opposite group.
  • Teams with the most balls at home base after the time has been completed are the winners.
  • Field size 30 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

  • While dribbling around the area, the bad wizards chase the good wizards.
  • The bad wizards try to knock the good wizards ball out of the area by passing it. e.g., like playing pool.
  • 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.
  • With each turn try and beat your previous score.

Player Tips: 

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball and passing technique.
  • Win the ball.
  • Go for the steal.
  • Protect your base.
  • Plan as a team.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 1.5 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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