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U10 7V7 Defending

Week 12 · Session goal

Improve preventing the opponent from scoring goals - 2

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MomentDefending
Duration60 minutes
Players12
Format7V7

Key qualities

Read the game, Be proactive, Focus

Skill acquisition

Pressure: Angle and Speed of approach, Distance, Body position, Tackle choice (poke or block) - Cover: Distance, body position.

The session

1

Play phase

Intentional Free Play

20 min3 intervals · 5 min play · 2 min rest

Objective

Deny Scoring Chances.

Player actions

Protect the goal, Pressure and Cover.

Organization

In a 7v7 field set up two 19Wx24L fields with a small goal at each end. Play 1v1, 2v1, up to 3v3. Play 3 rounds for a total of 20 minutes. Play with kick-ins and dribble-ins when the ball goes out of bounds. SKILL ACQUISITION: Speed and Angle of Approach, Distance of Approach, Footwork, Body Shape and Types of Tackles - Poke or Block.

Key wordsBlock the shotHassleHelp.

Guided questions

How can we block the shot?

Place a defender between the ball and the goal to protect it

Who hassles the attacker with the ball?

The defender closest to the ball pressures it

How can the other defender help the pressing defender?

He/she could get behind the pressing defender to provide cover

Coach note

First break, the coach asks questions to the players, players do not answer them but play to discover the answers. Second break, the coach asks questions and players will answer them.

2

Core activity

5v5 to goal

20 min3 intervals · 5 min play · 1.5 min rest

Objective

Deny Scoring Chances.

Player actions

Protect the goal, Make it compact and keep it compact, Pressure, Cover & balance.

Organization

In a 7v7 field, set up a 40Wx22L playing area with two regular goals. The 5 Blue players: 1 GK, 3 defenders, and 1 midfielder against 5 Red players: 1 GK, 1 midfielder, 2 wingers and 1 striker. Both teams try to score in the opponent's goal. Play with a build out line. All Laws of the game in effect. Rotate players every interval. SKILL ACQUISITION: Speed and Angle of Approach, Distance of Approach, Footwork, Body Shape and Types of Tackles - Poke or Block.

Key wordsBlock the wayMinimizeHassleHelp.

Guided questions

What must we do to block the way to goal?

Get a defender between the ball and goal to protect it

How can we minimize the passing or shooting lanes?

We must get compacted and stay compacted

When do we hassle the player with the ball?

As soon as the attacker receives the ball we should pressure him/her

What can the other defenders do to help?

They get behind the pressing defender and provide cover and balance

Coach note

Switch to the Less Challenging activity if it is too difficult or to the More Challenging if it is too easy.

3

Less challenging

5v4 to goal

20 min5 intervals · 4 min play · 1 min rest

Objective

Deny Scoring Chances.

Player actions

Protect the goal, Make it compact and keep it compact, Pressure, Cover & balance.

Organization

In a 7v7 field, set up a 40Wx22L playing area with two regular goals. The 5 Blue players: 1 GK, 3 defenders, and 1 midfielder against 4 Red players: 1 GK, 1 midfielder and 2 strikers. Both teams try to score in the opponent's goal. Play with a build out line. All Laws of the game in effect. Rotate players every interval. SKILL ACQUISITION: Speed and Angle of Approach, Distance of Approach, Footwork, Body Shape and Types of Tackles - Poke or Block.

Key wordsBlock the wayHassleHelp.

Guided questions

How can we block the way to goal?

Place a defender between the ball and the goal to protect it

Who hassles the attacker with the ball?

The defender closest to the ball pressures it

How can the other defender help the pressing defender?

They get behind the pressing defender to provide cover

Coach note

Switch to this activity if the Core is too difficult for the players. Week 12 FIVE ELEMENTS of TRAINING EXERCISE TRAINING SESSION SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS 1. Organized: Is the exercise organized in the right way? 2. Game like: Is the exercise game like? 3. Repetitions: Are there repetitions when looking at the overall goal of the session? 4. Challenging: Are the players being challenged? (Is there the right balance between being successful and unsuccessful?) 5. Coaching: Is there the proper coaching based on the age/level of the players? 1. How did you achieve your goals in the training session? 2. What did you do well? 1. What could you do better? MORE CHLLENGING: 5v6 to goal DURATION: 20 min -- INTERVALS: 3 --ACTIVITY: 5 min --REST: 1.5 min

4

Play phase

The Game - 6V6

20 min2 intervals · 8 min play · 2 min rest

Objective

Deny Scoring Chances.

Player actions

Protect the goal, Make it compact and keep it compact, Pressure, Cover & balance.

Organization

In a 7v7 field (40Wx60L) play 6v6. The Blue will play in a 1-1-3-1 formation and the Red team will play in a 1-3-1-1 formation . SKILL ACQUISITION: Speed and Angle of Approach, Distance of Approach, Footwork, Body Shape and Types of Tackles - Poke or Block.

Key wordsBlock the wayHassleHelp.

Guided questions

What do we do to block the way to goal?

Protect the goal

How can we minimize the passing or shooting lanes?

We must get compacted and stay compacted

When do we hassle the player with the ball?

As soon as the attacker receives the ball we should pressure him/her

How can the other defenders help?

They get behind the pressing defender and provide cover and balance

Coach note

All Laws of the game and US Soccer Player Development Initiatives (PDI) are in effect.

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Five elements of a training exercise

1

Organized — Is the exercise organized in the right way?

2

Game like — Is the exercise game like?

3

Repetitions — Are there repetitions when looking at the overall goal of the session?

4

Challenging — Are the players being challenged? Is there the right balance between being successful and unsuccessful?

5

Coaching — Is there the proper coaching based on the age and level of the players?

After the session

Self-reflection

How did you achieve your goals of the training session?

What did you do well?

What could you do better?