93-P6 · Small-sided game · U12–U14
The Mazy Run Game
The Mazy Run Game is a small-sided game for U12–U14 teams (9 players, 24 × 40 yards) that works on finishing, crossing and combinations.
This dynamic small sided game takes place in a 40 by 24-yard area and focuses on developing possession, ball control and crossing to finish
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1:54 - Age group
- U12–U14
- Players
- 9 players
- Area
- 24 × 40 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Small-sided game
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This dynamic small sided game takes place in a 40 by 24-yard area and focuses on developing possession, ball control and crossing to finish. We setup by creating two dribbling zones on each side of the area, with a possession and finishing zone down the centre. To begin, we have a 5 v 3 possession game with the objective for the possession team to make 4 passes (age dependant) before being able to dribble through either of the cone circuits. Once the player starts their dribble, two attackers prepare to make runs into the box to receive the delivery from the wide player to finish. If the defenders win possession, they must look to combine and play through for a teammate into the attacking zone to finish 1 v 1 against the GK.
Key coaching points
- Passing quality to maintain possession
- Close control when dribbling through the cones
- Quality delivery from wide - head up to see attackers runs
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:54) 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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