ATTACKING & DEFENDING (INDIVIDUAL & UNIT FOCUS) AGE PHASE: U12-U16 PDF

LEVEL

• U12-U16

SESSION OBJECTIVES

• To develop each individual’s ability to attack and defend

both as individuals and in small units.

PART 1: UNOPPOSED TECHNICAL PRACTICE

• This practice sees players attempt to beat a mannequin using a variety of 1v1 moves; it is unopposed and sees the players exposed to a high volume of repetition.

PART 2: OPPOSED 1v1/3v3 PRACTICE

• This practice progresses from an opposed 1v1 to an opposed 3v3 in which there are three separate 1v1 battles.

• The focus is on individual attacking and defending skills, as well as the concept of defensive cover.

PART 3: OPPOSED 3v3 GAME

• This is a 3v3 game with a focus on a variety of attacking and defending principles within the context of an around-the box practice.

PART 4: ATTACK VS DEFENCE

• This practice sees waves of attack against defence and encourages the attacking side to retain their attacking width and search for shooting opportunities.