The game starts with the goal keeper playing the ball out. The attacker has to try and score on the goal he is also able to use the keeper who must stay in the shooting zone. Shots
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 — 1v1 Duel
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
1v1 Duel
15:00
The game starts with the goal keeper playing the ball out. The attacker has to try and score on the goal he is also able to use the keeper who must stay in the shooting zone. Shots can only be taken from outside of the shooting zone. Look for! be brave face the defender and take him on. fast feet can you put the defender of bal-ance? Relax on the shot areas of the goal to hit.
All shots must shoot from inside the shooting zone. Progression
Regressions
Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 1v1 Duel
15:00
Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 duel 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 1v1 Duel
17:00
Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards 1v1 duel. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching points
Find moments for 1v1 duel.
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
Pressing
Setup:
2 IP players in each box
Rest players in centre box – 2 press at a time
2 passes before moving ball on
Progress to 1 pass needed before moving on
IP Objective:
Pass the ball around the outside using all the space
round the outside
OP Objective:
2 people covering each “box” and pressing as soon as
the ball enters their box
When ball leaves your “box” go back into centre and
rest
Pressing
Setup:
3 IP players in each box
Rest of players in the X between the boxes
IP Objective:
Pass the ball around the outside using all the space
round the outside
OP Objective:
1 person presses the box and rest covering the passes
between
When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while
someone else presses
Progressions:
2 passes max in each box
2 touch max
2 people can press
Coaching points:
IP:
- 1st touch in right direction
- Make your mind up before you receive the ball
OP:
- When covering make a good decision
Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with
a Curved run?
Pressing
Setup:
3 IP players in each box
Rest of players in the X between the boxes
IP Objective:
Pass the ball around the outside using all the space
round the outside
OP Objective:
1 person presses the box and rest covering the passes
between
When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while
someone else presses
Progressions:
2 passes max in each box
2 touch max
2 people can press
Coaching points:
IP:
- 1st touch in right direction
- Make your mind up before you receive the ball
OP:
- When covering make a good decision
Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with
a Curved run?
Pass quickly
½ touch
Setup:
2 IP players in each box
Rest of players in the X between the boxes
IP Objective:
Pass the ball around the outside using all the space
round the outside
OP Objective:
1 person presses the box and other covers pass
When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while
someone else presses
Progressions:
2 passes max in each box
2 touch max
2 people can press
Coaching points:
IP:
- 1st touch in right direction
- Make your mind up before you receive the ball
OP:
- When covering make a good decision
Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with
a Curved run?
Pressing/Quick
Passing