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U6 4V4 Attacking

Week 6 · Session goal

Improve the techniques of shooting, passing & dribbling

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MomentAttacking
Duration60 minutes
Players8 - 12
Format4V4

Player actions

Shoot, 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 & ball, eyes on the ball while striking - Shoot: Surface of the foot & ball, eye on the ball, watch the ball off the foot

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

Shoot, 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 wordsPlay forwardTurn to goalLaces to ball

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.

How can you score more easily?

Move the ball closer to the goal before shooting it.

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. PRACTICE (Act. 1): 4 Surface Dribbling to 4 Goals 8 minutes-8 intervals-40 sec. play-20 sec. rest

2

Core activity

Scrats Acorn Hunt

Objective

Move the ball forward to get past the opponent's in order to score

Player actions

Shoot, pass or dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, 2 cone goals on each end line, select 2 players to be Scrats (they do not need a soccer ball.) All other players have a soccer ball. The dribblers try to dribble their soccer ball (acorn) into as many goals as possible while avoiding the Scrats. The Scrats try to steal the dribbler's acorns and hide them in the trees (goals.) Rules: Play begins as soon as the Scrats enter the field. Dribblers get 1 point for every goal they score. Dribblers can steal their ball back before Scrat gets it to a tree. If a Scrat steals their ball and hides it in a tree, the dribbler loses all their points and have to begin scoring over again.

Key wordsGet close to the goalTry to shootDon't let the Scrats hide your ball

Guided questions

What are some ways you can score more goals?

Try to shoot it from far away then run after it or dribble closer to the goal before you shoot it.

What would happen if you stole the ball back from Scrat before they could hide your ball?

You can keep the Scrat from scoring/hiding your ball and save your points.

Coach note

In the last few rounds, you can try to accumulate Scrats. If a Scrat steals and hides a ball in a goal, that player becomes a Scrat also. Which player can last the longest? Remember to encourage the dribblers more than the Scrats.

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

Shoot, 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

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Organized — Is the exercise organized in the right way?

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Game like — Is the exercise game like?

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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?