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U6 4V4 Attacking

Week 1 · Session goal

Improve build up in the opponent's half of the field

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MomentAttacking
Duration60 minutes
Players8 - 12
Format4V4

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Key qualities

Take initiative, be pro-active

Skill acquisition

Dribbling: Surface of the foot and ball, quality of the touch, change direction, head up - Passing: Surface of the foot and ball, Pace and accuracy

The session

1

Play phase

Intentional Free Play

12 minutesplay multiple 3-4 minute games

Objective

Move the ball forward to create scoring chances

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

On your 20W x 30L game field, set up two (13W x 20L) fields with a 4 yard space between. Place a small goal on each end line. When practice is scheduled to start & as soon as 2 players arrive, start playing a game. The game starts 1v1. As players arrive, the game becomes 2v1 then 2v2 up to 3v3. Once 1 field is at 3v3, start a second game on the field next to it.

Key wordsGo to goalKeep the ball

Guided questions

When do you go straight to the opponent's goal?

If you see an opening to the goal, go straight to the goal.

What can you do if someone is blocking your path to the goal?

You can dribble around them or pass to a teammate.

Coach note

Encourage players to dribble to goal. At the first break, ask questions which generate thoughts about when to dribble. Second break, elicit answers from the same questions to determine the level of understanding from the players.

2

Core activity

Red Light/Green Light

7.5 minutes8 intervals · 1 min. play · 30 sec. rest

Objective

Move the ball toward the goal (coach)

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, a small cone goal in each corner & all players with a soccer ball; dribble within the space. The coach(es) walk around the space. When the coach say "RED LIGHT," the players must stop the ball with their feet. If the coach says "GREEN LIGHT," the players must dribble again. If a player cannot stop their ball on red light, they must dribble their ball to the any of the 4 corner goals then start playing again. Coach controls the frequency of the lights to allow players time to respond. VARIATION: YELLOW LIGHT - dribble slow, BLUE LIGHT - toe taps on the ball or PURPLE LIGHT - hop on 1 foot around the ball. RULES: on green light, players try to dribble toward the coach. Once close enough, player tries to tag the coach. If a coach gets tagged, either award points or start a new game.

Key wordsLaces (to go forward)Bottom of the foot (to stop)Outside/little toe or inside/big toe (to turn)

Guided questions

Which part of the foot can you stop the ball with?

Get close to the ball then softly touch the top of the ball with the bottom of your foot.

How can you go faster with the ball?

Point your toe down and push the ball further in front of you to go faster.

Coach note

Stopping and turning the ball is challenging. Try not to call out the lights too fast. If the players respond to the lights quickly, call out the colors even faster.

3

Core activity

Wreck it Ralph

8 minutes8 intervals · 45 sec. play · 15 sec. rest

Objective

Move the ball toward the goal through dribbling. Pass the ball toward a teammate.

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, a small cone in each corner & all players with a soccer ball; All but 2 players are trying to kick their ball into as many goals as possible in 45 seconds. 2 players do not try to score but try to WRECK the goal scorer's points, they are the WRECK IT RALPHS. If Ralph hits a goal score's ball with their own, they demolish the points & the goal scorer has to start scoring points over again. RULES: Play begins when coach says "GO." Players score by dribbling or kicking their ball through any of the 4 goals.

Key wordsGo for itGo to goalStay away from Ralph

Guided questions

If you want to go faster, should you kick the ball harder or softer?

Kick it harder so you can run faster and catch up to the ball (kick it softer when you need to slow down or turn).

What can you do if Ralph is guarding one of the goals?

Turn away from Ralph and find a goal that Ralph is not guarding.

Coach note

You can use 1 Ralph if needed. Coach can start as a Ralph to allow more goal scoring success if needed. Encourage players to go to goal & avoid the Wreck it Ralphs. Week 1 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 of the training session? 2. What did you do well? 3. What could you do better?

4

Core activity

Soccer Combat

8 minutes16 intervals · 10 sec. play · 20 sec. rest

Objective

Move the ball forward toward the opponent's goal

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, a cone goal in each corner & the coach starts at the center of the field with all the soccer balls. Divide the group into 2 teams; 1 team on the coach's right and 1 on the left. Once the coach plays the ball onto the field, 1 player from each team goes after the ball and tries to score by striking the ball into any of the 4 goals. RULES: Play starts when the coach passes a ball onto the field. Coach can make the game 1v1, 2v1 or 2v2 by telling the players prior to kicking the ball onto the field. Once a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play, game is over and all players leave the field. The coach then serves another ball onto the field for the next players to play.

Key wordsFind the open goalBlock the defender

Guided questions

What should you do if you get to the ball first?

Kick the ball toward the closest open goal and try to score.

What can you do to block the other player from getting the ball?

Put your body between the ball and the other player so they can't get it.

Coach note

Keep the game at 1v1 until most players have had a chance to score at least once. Instead of playing the ball down the middle, it is ok to play the ball closer to a player who hasn't had a chance to score yet. A 2v1 game in favor of a struggling player could help the player score.

5

Play phase

The Game - 3v3 or 4v4

24 minutes2 intervals · 10 min. play · 2 min. rest

Objective

Move the ball forward toward the opponent's goal

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 20W x 30L field and a small goal on each end line, play a 3v3 or 4v4 game (game should not exceed 4v4;) no goal keepers. Play for 24 minutes. Play 2 equal halves with a half- time. Coach can play 3 periods or 4 quarters with short breaks between if needed. All FIFA & local laws/rules apply. If the ball leaves the field, the coach should roll another ball onto the field to keep the flow of the game going. Coach should substitute all extra players every 3-5 minutes.

Key wordsGo for itGo to goalFind your teammate

Guided questions

Who should determine whether to dribble, pass or shoot?

We (the players) should. (the players must be allowed to make their own decision) We are keeping the ball in play longer.

How can you show me that you have learned something new today?

We are dribbling toward the goal. We are scoring goals.

Coach note

Coaches should provide limited instruction; only as needed. Observe the players to determine if they can use the skills or make the decisions which were encouraged earlier in the session.

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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?