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U12 - Attacking - Shape

This practice plan aims to help U12 players improve their attacking shape when in possession. It includes a technical warm up passing drill, followed by small sided games reinforcing shape and movement with the ball. The practice culminates in a 6v6 or 8v8 scrimmage to apply these concepts in a game setting.

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U12 - Attacking - Shape

This practice plan aims to help U12 players improve their attacking shape when in possession. It includes a technical warm up passing drill, followed by small sided games reinforcing shape and movement with the ball. The practice culminates in a 6v6 or 8v8 scrimmage to apply these concepts in a game setting.

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United States Youth Soccer Association

Practice Plan
Name: Age Group: U12 Theme: Attacking Shape To help the players understand the importance of individual and team shape when in possession of the ball. Technical Warm up Organization
InterPassing in 3s or 4s: Players are in teams with different colors. Each team has one ball and passes and moves freely in the 30x 40 yard grid. Coach: Concentrate on polishing the mechanics of passing and receiving as well as players technical speed and individual/group shape.

Coaching Pts.
Strike the ball with the proper weight and surface st Take 1 touch toward a passing option Keep body position open to the field Develop rhythm of play in traffic Communication Time: 15 minutes

Small Sided Game

Organization
4 v 0 + 4 v 0: Two groups of 4 players each with one ball per group. Play through each other in the same 30x40 yard grid. Each group focuses on their ball, individual/group shape, and speed of play. Coach: Encourage players to keep a diamond/kite shape with players always being in good supportive positions.

Coaching Pts.
Survey the area at all times. This way players can anticipate what to do next with and without the ball Keep body position open to the field Increase speed of play in traffic Keep the width and the depth Communication Time: 20 minutes

Expanded Small Sided Game

Organization
4 v 4 or 5 v 5 to End Zones: Two teams of 4 or 5 players each play in a 30x40 area with a 2-3 yard end zone on the 30 yard lines Each team defends one end zone and attacks the other. If a team successfully plays the soccer ball into the opposite end zone, they receive a goal. In order to score, the player receiving the soccer ball must arrive into the end zone when the ball is arriving. Waiting for the soccer ball in the end zone will be off-sides. The defenders cannot enter the end zone.

Coaching Pts.
Recognize visual cues such as: Teammates body shape Supporting positions Defending pressure Runs Rhythm of play based on what the game gives you by increasing speed of play at the right time Adjust team shape as other players move Time: 20 minutes

Game 6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage COOL DOWN

Organization

Coaching Pts.

If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd. field. If 8v8, play All of the above in a 55x80 yd. field. Play with Goalkeepers and Time: 30 minutes encourage them to communicate with teammates. Activities to reduce heart rate, static stretching & review session. Time: 5 Minutes

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