Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Goalie Moley - U12

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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

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Purpose/Objectives

  • Attacking & Defending Principles of Play

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 shoot at goal? If you can’t can you find some who can?
  • Can you find creative ways to beat your defender?
  • Can you protect the ball away from a defender?
  • Where can you move to create a shot on goal?

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 see the ball and the goal?
  • 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?
  • Can you stop your opponent shooting on goal?
  • Can you chase down the player with the ball?
  • Can you get yourself between the ball and the goal?

2.      Support and Balance

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

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Goalie Moley

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    Goalie Moley (15 mins)

    Set Up: 

    • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball. (5v5)
    • 2 Full Size goals with GK at either end and markers placed down to identify shooting zone (as shown).
    • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending.
    • All players take a turn as GK.
    • Balls placed beside coach or around area for quick kick-ins.
    • Field size 40 (L) x 30 (W).

    Action: 

    • The reds have possession and attack the opposite end. 
    • If attackers score in the Opposition half they get 1 points. In your own half it is 1 point.
    • If the yellow defender wins the ball they can score as above. 
    • Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
    • The team with the most points when time stops are the winners.
    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 striking the ball and passing technique of the ball.
    • Quick tight passes and find a team mate.
    • Work as a team to find a shot.
    • Emphasize scoring from close range.

    Session Timing:

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

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