U12s Passing Patterns

U12 Blues · Coach: Mark Thompson · 75 minutes

Penhill United FC

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Session Objectives

Session Plan

PhaseActivityDurationNotes
Warm-Up

Passing Warm-Up Pairs

10 minProgressive distance
Technical

Rondo 4v2

Defending after GK distributes — immediate press by opposition....

12 minMax 2 touch
Technical

Wall Pass Combinations

One-touch finishing from crosses and cut-backs....

15 min1-2s into space
Tactical

Passing Patterns Diamond

Controlled volleys from various heights and angles....

15 minMovement after pass
Game Phase

5v5+GK Counter-Attack

Neutral wide players create width — combine and score....

18 minApply passing patterns
Cool-Down

Passing Cool-Down & Chat

5 minKey takeaways
Total Duration75 min

Additional Notes

Pitch B booked. Need 4 mini goals.

Drill Details

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:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly

First-Time Finish

One-touch finishing from crosses and cut-backs.

Objectives:
  • First-time strike
  • Body shape
  • Anticipation
Equipment:

Cones, Balls, Goals

Players:

2–6

Key Coaching Points:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly

Volley Technique

Controlled volleys from various heights and angles.

Objectives:
  • Volley technique
  • Timing
  • Clean striking
Equipment:

Balls, Goals, Bibs

Players:

4–10

Key Coaching Points:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly

3v3+2 Wide Players

Neutral wide players create width — combine and score.

Objectives:
  • Width
  • Crossing
  • Central finishing
Equipment:

Balls, Bibs

Players:

8–18

Key Coaching Points:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly
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