U12s Technical Tuesday
U12 Blues · Coach: Mark Thompson · 75 minutes
Penhill United FC
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Session Objectives
- Improve close control
- Develop both-foot confidence
- Apply skills in game context
Session Plan
| Phase | Activity | Duration | Notes |
|---|
| Warm-Up | Ball Mastery Warm-Up | 10 min | Light jog then ball at feet |
| Technical | Toe Taps Progression Alternating toe taps on the ball with increasing speed and directional changes.... | 12 min | Focus on rhythm |
| Technical | Figure 8 Dribbling Dribbling in figure-8 patterns around two cones using both feet.... | 15 min | Both feet emphasis |
| Tactical | Rondo 4v2 Defending after GK distributes — immediate press by opposition.... | 15 min | Two-touch max |
| Game Phase | 4v4 End Zones GK distribution starts counter — must score within 8 seconds.... | 18 min | Apply skills learned |
| Cool-Down | Stretching & Review | 5 min | Ask players to share one thing learned |
| Total Duration | 75 min | |
Additional Notes
Weather permitting, use grass pitch A. Backup: indoor hall.
Drill Details
Toe Taps Progression
Alternating toe taps on the ball with increasing speed and directional changes.
Objectives:- First touch improvement
- Balance and coordination
- Quick feet development
Equipment:Cones, Balls, Poles
Players:4–10
Key Coaching Points:- Ensure correct body shape throughout
- Encourage communication between players
- Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
- Provide individual feedback regularly
Figure 8 Dribbling
Dribbling in figure-8 patterns around two cones using both feet.
Objectives:- Tight space control
- Weak foot development
- Spatial awareness
Equipment:Cones, Balls, Goals
Players:2–6
Key Coaching Points:- Ensure correct body shape throughout
- Encourage communication between players
- Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
- Provide individual feedback regularly
GK Distribution Defence
Defending after GK distributes — immediate press by opposition.
Objectives:- Press resistance
- Shape on distribution
- Composure
Equipment:Cones, Balls, Poles
Players:4–10
Key Coaching Points:- Ensure correct body shape throughout
- Encourage communication between players
- Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
- Provide individual feedback regularly
5v5+GK Counter-Attack
GK distribution starts counter — must score within 8 seconds.
Objectives:- Fast breaks
- Speed of attack
- Clinical finishing
Equipment:Cones, Balls, Poles
Players:4–10
Key Coaching Points:- Ensure correct body shape throughout
- Encourage communication between players
- Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
- Provide individual feedback regularly
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