Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 1v1 in the centre
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
1v1 in the centre
6–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
1v1 in the centre
- The attacker can move anywhere he likes and use any of the players from one of the three balls, collecting a pass.
- On receiving the ball the attacker has to find the corner player who is free while the defender tries to take the ball.
- The drill continues for 2 mins then the middle 2 are replaced.
- the players on the outside dribble slowly around making sure each side is covered.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 1v1 in the centre
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for 1v1 in the centre
- Find moments for 1v1 in the centre.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.