Training contents Speed of reaction. Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. Duration 2 bis 3 series at 5 to 8 sprints Description Player A plays to player B (1), who plays
1v1
U11-U12Up the StepsFoundation60 mins6–14 playersProgressive load1v1Defending
Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.
Session flow
8m
15m
15m
17m
5m
Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 1 on 1 after Passing
8:00
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching points
Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
Add directional constraints.
Regressions
Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Technical · 15 mins
1 on 1 after Passing
15:00
Training contents Speed of reaction. Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. Duration 2 bis 3 series at 5 to 8 sprints Description Player A plays to player B (1), who plays the ball in direction of goal (2). As soon as B
plays the ball, C and D are allowed to start running, to win the ball and to shoot at goal
(3). Then the next 2 players start. A and B change after a certain time or the trainer can play the balls.
Coaching
The forwards direction of run (try to cross the defenders running path). Full recovery between the sprints.
Progressions
Increase pressure / reduce space / add direction.
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 1 on 1 after Passing
15:00
Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1 on 1 after passing under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.
Coaching points
Reward the theme with the scoring system.
Protect transition moments both ways.
Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Progressions
Shrink space / add a live defender.
Regressions
Unopposed patterns first.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for 1 on 1 after Passing
17:00
Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards 1 on 1 after passing. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching points
Find moments for 1 on 1 after passing.
Help a teammate who is stuck.
Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Progressions
Remove the condition when the theme is secure.
Regressions
Neutral helper / overload.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
5:00
Players share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching points
Listen to teammates.
Name one success.
Related drills
3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside
2 touch If possible
Which team of 3 can get the most passes
Movement to get into position after passing
Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted
2 teams inside playing “keep-ball”
Players on the inside split into 2 teams.
Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes”
As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance.
Communication
1 touch from outside
Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost.
3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
4v4 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside
2 touch If possible
Which team of 3 can get the most passes
Movement to get into position after passing
Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted
2 teams inside playing “keep-ball”
Players on the inside split into 2 teams.
Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes”
As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance.
Communication
1 touch from outside
Can you get the ball from coach to coach multiple times?
4v4 + coaches
Pass
Pass
Run
Pass & Move;
Starting player passes ball into middle square, person on right runs in to receive the ball and pass it ahead.
After Passing ball back out you join the queue in front of you
Repeat process
Progression;
Add a second ball
Shout LEFT or RIGHT as you pass the ball to determine who comes in for it.
Pass
Pass
Run
Pass & Move;
Starting player passes ball into middle square, person on right runs in to receive the ball and pass it ahead.
After Passing ball back out you join the queue in front of you
Repeat process
Progression;
Shout LEFT or RIGHT as you pass the ball to determine who comes in for it.