Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): VUSC U12 Boys- Transition Attack

Transition Attack (30 mins)

Organization: 30x 20 yd area. Fast paced 1v1 into 2v1, into 2v2

Blue attacks yellow at speed. Play is 1 v. 1. Player who shoots becomes defender. Example: Blue shoots and next yellow attacks at speed. Goalkeeper replaced by player who didn't shoot.

Coaching points:

(1). Speed of play.

(2). Mental awareness, head up at moment of regained possession.

(3). Emphasis on quick decision by 1st attacker to find teammates in advance of the ball or drive at the defense on the dribble.

(4). Get shot on goal in fewest number of touches possible.

Progressions:

-Progression 1: 1 v. 1. Shooting player becomes defender. Goalkeeper replaced by player who didnt shoot.

-Progression 2: 2 v. 1- Shooting player becomes defender.

-Progression 3: 2 v. 2- Shooting player becomes defender.

4v4 to Small Goals (15 mins)

Organization: 4v4 (30 x 40 yd area) No goalkeepers. Play for 10 minutes, then water-break.

Coaching Points: Challenge players to apply the pressure we worked on in the session. Winning the ball back and disrupting the play.

Out of Bounds - Side Line: If the ball goes out of bounds, shout Red Light to keep players from chasing it. Place the soccer ball on the side line and allow the player to kick it on to the field to a teammate.

Out of Bounds - End Line: If the ball goes out of bounds, shout Red Light to keep players from chasing it. All players on the opposing team must regroup at the mid-field line. This is a new rule for 4v4 play to help encourage players to pass out of the back. First pass is free.