02-P4 · Technical practice · U12 up to adult
Counter Attacking: Technical
Counter Attacking: Technical is a technical practice for U12 up to adult teams (10 players, 25 × 25 yards) that works on movement, finishing and combinations.
Practice 4 of theme 2 is played in a 30 by 30 yard square, with a GK at each end and 2 groups of players at the side of each goal..
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0:48 - Age group
- U12 up to adult
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 25 × 25 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–25 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
Practice 4 of theme 2 is played in a 30 by 30 yard square, with a goalkeeper at each end and 2 groups of players at the side of each goal, combining to score. Players must combine in one and two touches to get a shot off on goal or for a cross to be delivered for a finish. Players must move to the next station once each sequence is complete.
Key coaching points
- Quality of pass (short and long)
- First touch to maintain practice tempo
- Timing and angle of supporting run. Finishing quality in 1 v 1 with GK
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (0:48) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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