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U6 4V4 Attacking

Week 7 · 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

Read & understand the game, take initiative

Skill acquisition

Dribbling: Surface of the foot and ball, quality of the touch, change direction, head up

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 forwardTry a new moveBeat them

Guided questions

When should you go straight to goal?

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

What's the difference between a pass and a shot?

A pass is kicking the ball to your teammate. A shot is when you kick it toward the opponent's goal.

Coach note

Both questions elicit thoughts of game understanding. It is important to observe the players to determine if they can demonstrate these actions during the play. The following activities should help encourage the actions.

2

Core activity

Steal the Treasure

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

Objective

Improve the player's ability to turn and dribble their soccer ball to a target

Player actions

Dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, place a 4x4 square in each corner & all soccer balls start in the middle of the grid. Divide the players equally between the corners (each team should make up their own team name). On the coach's command, the players race to the middle to get a ball with their feet and dribble it back to their home square. Once all the balls are gone from the middle, the players can steal soccer balls from other squares. RULES: Play begins when the coach says, "GAME ON!" Dribblers can only use their feet to get and dribble a soccer ball.

Key wordsFind your home baseLook up to find anyone trying to steal your ball

Guided questions

After you steal a treasure, what now?

Once you have stolen some treasure, get it back to your home base quickly.

What can you do if you see a soccer ball on the field?

Go get it and dribble it back to your home base.

Coach note

Watch players and make sure they are only using their feet. When guarding the soccer balls, children may try to lay on top of them. For a safer environment, make a rule that doesn't allow for this. In later rounds, challenge the players to pass it back to their home base. PRACTICE (Act. 2): 2 Headed Monster Invasion 8 minutes-4 intervals-90 sec. play-30 sec. rest

3

Core activity

Field of Doom

8 minutes4 intervals · 90 sec. play · 30 sec. rest

Objective

Turn & dribble your soccer ball away from pressure and find and open goal

Player actions

Dribble forward

Organization

In a 15W x 20L grid, place a 4x4 square in each corner. Select 2 players to start without a soccer ball; all other players with a ball. Players with a ball try to dribble from box to box. Each box they safely get into is worth 1000 points. Players without a ball try to steal any ball they can and start scoring by getting safely to a box. RULES: Play begins when the coach says, "Game On!" Dribblers get 100 points for every box they can get into. If a player loses their ball, they can either steal their ball back or try to steal another ball so they can start scoring again. A dribbler is safe once they get into a box.

Key wordsTurn away from dangerDribble fast to a safe space on the field

Guided questions

When is a good time to run to the next box?

If you see an opening to the next box & can get their safely.

Why might you want to stop your ball inside one of the boxes?

By stopping the ball in the box, you have time to rest and scan the field for the next box to get to.

Coach note

Coaches may have to remind the players to try to keep scoring. Coaches may also have to remind the players without a ball that the boxes are safe places for the dribblers. Remember to focus on the players with the ball and the decisions they may have to make.

4

Play phase

The Game - 3v3 or 4v4

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

Objective

Build up close the opponent's goal to create chances and score goals by dribbling and shooting

Player actions

Dribble forward, shoot

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 wordsTurnGo to goalScore

Guided questions

Who should determine whether to dribble, pass or shoot?

The players must be allowed to make their own decisions?

Why do you think the player should make their own decision?

Because they have the ball so they get to choose based on what they see.

Coach note

Coaches should provide limited instruction; only as needed. Very often, the players may not make a decision to dribble pass or shoot. In fact, they may leave the ball for someone else to take. Ask them questions to help them learn to read and understand the game.

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Check your setup

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?

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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?