Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Set pieces u -12

Attacking Corner u-12 (15 mins)

Attacking Corner (10 minutes)

Set up

2 players taking turns serving the ball

3 players set up outside the 18 yard box (the mix)

1 player set up higher outside the 18 yard box

1 player holding - last player back

1 player set up in front of the keeper

-3 players decide who is making near, middle and far post runs

-ball is served into the box just outside of the 18 yard box

-player on the keeper looks to win the ball if it is sent too deep or to pick off any rebounds etc.

-player outside the 18 looks to pick up any loose balls, or poor clearances - can serve the ball back into the far post or can take a shot on net

-3 players attacking look to score on a one time shot, volley, or header

-play 5 - 8 balls on one side, then switch

-keeper is working on tracking ball across the net and shot stopping

Progressions 

-encourage players to lose defenders by: stop/start runs, dynamic movements, weight transfers

-bring in 1 or 2 defenders

-rotate players through different positions 

Defending corners

Set up

-1 player on the near post

-1 player stays high

-remaining players man mark

-server plays balls in from thecorner

-defenders work on clearing theball away or playing up to their high player

Progressions

-add in offensive players

-work on communication, calling for the ball

-high player looks to get available for the pass

-first time clearances

-rotate players through positions