U-12 TRAINING PRIORITIES

U-11 and U-12:
DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS, INDIVIDUAL
AND SMALL GROUP TACTICS

This age-group encompasses the overlap between preparing for 11-a-side play and the introduction of 11-a-side play.

HIGH PRIORITY

Development of individual skill:
All practices must challenge the player in competition.

Understanding cooperation with teammates:
a) Support
b) Triangles, Diamonds

Individual and small group defending:
One session in three devoted to 1v1's, 2v2's.

Develop an understanding of:
a) Delay
b) Tracking back
c) Depth
d) Balance

LOWER EMPHASIS: Positional Play, Team Play, Set Plays
ALL ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE CHALLENGING, MOTIVATING AND INVOLVE TRANSITION!