Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 to Endlines (Defending) - 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: 

  • Defending Principles of Play

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?
  • Can you chase down the player with the ball?
  • Can you get yourself between the ball and the end line? 

2.      Support and Balance

  • Can you get behind the ball quickly?
  • Can you stay with your player?

Attacking Principles (U10 – U12)

1.      On the Ball

  • Can you run/dribble with the ball? If you can’t can you find some who can?
  • When running with the ball, can you see beyond the ball?
  • Can you change direction when running with the ball?
  • Can you find creative ways to beat your defender?
  • Can you protect the ball away from a defender?
  • Where can you move to create an opportunity to run the ball over the end line? 

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 see the ball and another teammate?
  • 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?

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 to Endlines (Defending)

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2v2 to Endlines (Defending)
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2v2 to Endlines (Defending) (15 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball.
  • End line at each end for attackers to dribble over.
  • 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).

Action: 

  • The reds have possession and attack the opposite end line.
  • If the yellow defender wins the ball they score by dribbling over the end line. 
  • Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
Variation/Progressions: 
  • 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 passing technique of the ball.
  • 1v1 moves to create a opportunity to dribble the ball over the end line.
  • Defenders to approach attackers quickly, then slow down when near the ball slowly, get a sideways stance and get down low. (Quick, Slow, Low)
  • Force attackers to shield the ball or force them sideways.
  • Work on positioning of second defender.
  • Quick passes and find a team mate.
  • Work as a team to find a solution.
  • Stop the attack.

Session Timing:

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

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