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U12 Soccer Drills and Games

Development for U12 soccer players includes making the most of the moment of transition in counterattacks, being compact in defence, preventing forward play and penetrating lines. Small-sided games are ideal at this age to get across defend attack principles.

Recommended to play 9v9

PRIORITY: Development of Individual Technique at Speed

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Christmas characters

Players select a festive-themed name and then battle for the ball during 1v1s, 2v2s or 3v3s in this exciting game.

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Pack the sleigh

A festive activity giving players lots of touches, a chance to practice their passing and encouraging teamwork.

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Run with the ball

Players will enjoy having opportunities to accelerate into space while keeping close ball control.

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Dribbling face to face

This practice encourages attackers to take on opponents with perfect balance, tricks and disguise.

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Dribble through chaos

A fun, fast-paced and competitive activity which will help players develop their ball skills

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Dribble in the final third

A session that encourages players to find ways to beat their opponents, rather than just taking a shot

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Dribble via triangles

A chaotic session to develop dribbling skills

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Dribble in tight areas

Putting the player in possession of the ball under pressure means they will have to find solutions.

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Pass around and across

Encourages a variety of passes and demonstrates how movement can create options.

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Press with aggression

A practice with a focus on the pressing actions of individuals and the team.

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Individual pressing

Develops players’ understanding of when and how to shut opponents down before winning the ball.

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Keep hold of the ball

A foundation-phase practice designed to teach staying in possession when under pressure.

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Practice: Operation overload

Pass and move to make the most of superior numbers and create goal scoring chances.

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The through pass

This activity encourages your team to play defence-splitting forward balls from the midfield into the attack.

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Practice: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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Warm-up: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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The 1v1 gate game

A session which helps players understand some tactical elements, while testing them both psychologically and physically

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Practice 2: Defending 1v1

A session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling. Use this session as a standalone ...

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Small-sided game: Defending 1v1

A session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling. Use this session as a standalone ...

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Practice 1: Defending 1v1

A three-part session which focuses on the basics of 1v1 defending – protecting space, closing down and tackling.

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Small-sided game: Winning your battles

This three-part session develops players’ ability to stay on the ball and take defenders on 1v1.

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Split the circle

An activity to develop your players’ passing vision, which is crucial to increasing your team’s attacking creativity.

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Warm-up: Delaying and denying

Session working on out-of-possession principles, with the aim of disrupting build-up play.

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Practice: Delaying and denying

Session working on out-of-possession principles, with the aim of disrupting build-up play.

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