Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 8v4 with many 2v1's
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
8v4 with many 2v1's
6–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 20 mins
8v4 with many 2v1's
- Good first touch essential to control the ball and opens up the play. Crisp passing along the ground with inside of foot. Support players move off the ball must help player in
- possession. High tempo: don't dwell on the ball unnecessarily. Use feints and one-twos to open up space. Pass to the closest team-mate wherever possible.
Skill · 20 mins
Drill 2 — develop 8v4 with many 2v1's
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 22 mins
Drill 3 — game for 8v4 with many 2v1's
- Find moments for 8v4 with many 2v1's.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.