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U6 4V4 Attacking

Week 4 · 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, 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

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 forwardInside of the foot for shorter passes

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.

Which part of your foot should strike the ball for shorter passes?

Try to use the inside of your foot to strike through the middle of the ball.

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.

2

Core activity

4 Surface Dribbling

8 minutes6 intervals · 1 min. play · 20 sec. rest

Objective

Improve the player's ability to maneuver the ball with different surfaces of the foot

Player actions

Pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, which includes a 3 yard end zone on each end line and all players with a soccer ball. Ask the players to use the following 4 surfaces in 1 fluid motion & in order: Outside of the foot (pinky toe), inside of the foot (big toe), laces & bottom (sole). Once they have stopped it with the bottom of their foot, try to repeat the pattern with their other foot. While using the 4 surfaces, players try to move from 1 end zone to the other. RULES: Play begins as soon as the coach calls out the first surface. After 2 rounds, see if the players can shout out the surfaces as they use them.

Key wordsOutsideInsideLaces & bottom

Guided questions

Which parts of the foot can help you move side to side?

The outside & insides of your feet will help you move the ball side to side.

What do you have to do with your foot if you want your laces to hit the ball?

Point your toe down toward the ground so your laces are facing the ball. Now, hit the ball with your laces.

Coach note

Introducing the 4 surfaces works best when 1 surface is introduced at a time then the other surfaces are layered in 1 at a time. This will allow time to become more comfortable with each surface.

3

Core activity

Hungry, Hungry Hippos

8 minutes6 intervals · 1 min. play · 20 sec. rest

Objective

Improve the player's ability to dribble the ball away from opponents

Player actions

Dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, which includes a 3 yard end zone on each end line & each player with a soccer ball. The coaches start as the hungry hippos in the river. Players dribble their ball across the river to the river's edge (end zone) while avoiding the hippos. When the players cross and get tagged by a hippo or their ball gets tagged, they join hands with the hippo to make the hippo grow. How many times can the dribblers cross the river in 1 minute without getting tagged? RULES: The game begins with the hippos say, "we dare you to cross the river." Hippos should not get bigger than 4 players.

Key wordsWatch out for the hipposDribble fast

Guided questions

How do you know where the hippos are?

Pick your head up and look around to find the hippos.

Where are the safe areas of the field?

Dribble to the river's edge to be safe.

Coach note

First team to get 4 players in their hippo wins the round. Start a new game. This makes the game safer so the end player is not getting whipped around. :HHN 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

Crocs in the River

Objective

Move the ball forward to get past the opponent's

Player actions

Dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, which includes a 3 yard end zone on each end line & each player starts with a soccer ball. The coaches start as Crocs in the River. The players dribble their soccer ball across the river to the river's edge (end zone) while avoiding the crocs. When a player crosses and a croc can steal their ball and play it over a side, the dribbler becomes a croc also. Rules: Play begins when coach says go. If a croc steals a ball, they must dribble it over the side line (not kick). Dribblers can steal their ball back as long as it is on the field. Dribblers can rest for a moment if they reach an end zone but must cross to get points.

Key wordsLook for openings across the riverTry to fake the crocs

Guided questions

What is an opening to get across the river?

An opening is a gap across the river with no crocs guarding it.

How can you fake out one of the crocs?

Try to dribble in one direction. Then with the inside or outside of the foot, change direction and get across quickly.

Coach note

Coaches can have the players switch roles if they lose their soccer ball instead of accumulating crocs. Help the players identify the openings that are safe to cross in and why they are safe.

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 & create scoring chances

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 goals

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 you are not facing the forward?

Just like in the Crocs in the River game, use the inside or outside of your foot to help you change direction with the ball.

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?