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U6 4V4 Attacking

Week 10 · Session goal

Improve the techniques of shooting, passing & dribbling

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MomentAttacking
Duration60 minutes
Players8 - 12
Format4V4

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Key qualities

Take initiative, focus

Skill acquisition

Dribbling: Surface of the foot and ball, quality of the touch, change direction, head up - Passing: Surface of the foot and ball, eyes on the ball while striking

The session

1

Play phase

Intentional Free Play

12 minutesplay multiple 3-4 minute games

Objective

To pass or dribble past an opponent and score goals

Player actions

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 wordsPlay forwardTry a new moveBeat them to goal

Guided questions

If you have the ball, which direction should you try to play?

Turn your body & ball until you are facing the goal you want to go to.

Who can show me a new move they have tried in this game?

Question 2 is trying to encourage the players to show you something they may have learned this season. The answer is in their ability to show.

Coach note

Striking through the middle of the ball will help to keep the ball on the ground. This is not only easier for the person receiving the ball but makes the games safer too. (Act. 1): Triangle Gate Challenge 8 minutes-6 intervals-1 min. play-20 sec. rest

2

Core activity

Monsters Inc.

Objective

Move the ball forward to get past the opponent's in order to score (stop it on the line)

Player actions

Dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid with several 3 yard triangular goals (bases) randomly placed in the grid, all players with a soccer ball, the coach will select 2 players to be it (they are Boo.) The 2 players who are it, do not have a soccer ball. The rest of the players (Mike & Sully) do have a ball & try to dribble their ball & hide from Boo in a closet (the goals). They get 1000 points for every base they can stop their ball in. If Boo tries to steal their ball and dribble it out of the grid. RULES: Play begins when coach says, "look out for Boo!" Dribblers try to get from closet to closet. Dribblers are safe in a closet. If Boo steals their ball and dribbles it out of the grid, they lose all points and start again.

Key wordsStep close to the ball to stop itLook out for Boo

Guided questions

Where should your body be when you are trying to stop the ball?

Try to run slightly ahead of the rolling ball before putting your foot on top of the ball to stop it.

Besides in the closet, when is another time you would want to stop your ball?

If the ball starts to get too far in front of you or is about to go out of play, stop it and start dribbling again.

Coach note

After 2 rounds, change the rules so now, only 1 player in a closet at a time. If a new player enters, the player in the longest has to leave. Boo & the monsters can also switch roles if the ball is lost; coaches choice.

3

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 & score goals

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 wordsTurn awayPlay forwardScore goalsMove out of your teammate's way

Guided questions

If you don't see an opening to the goal, what can you do next?

Turn the ball to side and look for a new opening to either the goal or a teammate.

What can you do if your teammate has the ball?

Be careful not to block the goal from your teammate. Try to get open to receive a pass if your teammate needs your help.

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?

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

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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?