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U12 - Defending - in Small Groups

This practice plan focuses on teaching U12 players to defend in small groups. The plan includes exercises on 1v1 defending, 3v3 defending with an emphasis on the roles of the first and second defender, and 5v5 defending with attention to maintaining defensive shape. The practice concludes with a small sided scrimmage to apply the defensive concepts in a game situation.

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U12 - Defending - in Small Groups

This practice plan focuses on teaching U12 players to defend in small groups. The plan includes exercises on 1v1 defending, 3v3 defending with an emphasis on the roles of the first and second defender, and 5v5 defending with attention to maintaining defensive shape. The practice concludes with a small sided scrimmage to apply the defensive concepts in a game situation.

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United States Youth Soccer Association

Practice Plan
Name: Age Group: U12 Theme: Defending in Small Groups To improve the ability of the players to work together as a defensive unit (Pressure, Cover & Balance).
Technical Warm up Organization Coaching Pts. 1v1 Defending: 1st Defender In a 10x15 yard grid, two groups of Angle of approach players will play 1v1 bouts. One group of players Speed of approach Approach will serve to the other and defend the player with fast arrive slow st the ball, applying the principles of 1 . defender. Body Shape- knees bent, on the The play is over when one player scores or goes balls of their feet out Front foot tackle vs. back foot of bounds. The next 1v1 will commence with a tackle if the ball gets away from service from the defender. Players will switch sides 1st attacker after their turn is over. PRESSURE/DELAY Time: 15 minutes Coaching Pts. 2nd Defender Position themselves 30 degrees off the 1st defender Recognize if they can compress 3v3 Defending: the space between them if the 1st In a 30x35 yard grid with one cone goal defender has tight pressure on the on each 35 yard goal line, play 3v3 matches. Each 1st attacker team of 3 tries to score on the opponents goal. Can track players immediately st nd Coach: Focus on 1 and 2 defenders off the ball There can be more than one 2nd defender COVER Time: 15 minutes Organization 5v5 Defending to 4 Goals: In a 40x45 yard grid, two teams are trying to score in any of the 2 goals opposite them. nd rd Help the 2 and 3 defenders to work to maintain a good defensive shape. Coach: One team will play a 2-1-2 and the other will play 3-2. Add off-sides after a while Coaching Pts. 3rd Defender Track attackers making runs away from the ball Provide balance away from the ball Tighten up the space to cut off passing, dribbling, shooting lanes BALANCE Reinforce positive decision by communicating with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defenders. Time: 20 minutes Coaching Pts. All of the above Organization

Small Sided Game

Exp. Small Sided Game

Game 6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage COOL DOWN

Organization If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, play in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers and encourage them to communicate with teammates.

Time: 30 minutes Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching & review session. Time: 5-10 Minutes

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