U17 · Session 14
Wednesday, October 28 · 18:15 · Northbridge Training Ground · Field 2
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Session objectives
- Recognize whether to attack or secure after a regain, and press or recover after a loss.
- Recognize the opposition’s behavior and adjust the collective response.
- Transfer the same decisions into free 11v11 play and explain one choice in the review.
Equipment: Two full-size goals, balls, two sets of bibs, flat markers and cones.
Revisit the positional problem
Organization
11v11 in both teams’ 4-3-3 on a full pitch. Start with a contested pass near the right half-space; all players keep their match positions. Coach restarts alternate who wins the ball. Rotate players in the same role after each bout so all squad members practise.
Game task
On a regain, look forward and counter if the route is open; retain if it is closed. On a loss, nearest player affects the ball, pivot protects the central outlet and back line protects depth.
Coach observation
The first action fits the picture. Supporting players give different options rather than all chasing the ball.
Roles to connect
- Nearest player: decide whether the ball can be affected now.
- Pivot / interiors: offer a forward connection or block the central counter.
- Back four / GK: protect depth and reconnect as the game changes.
Sample club session. Adjust space, load and challenge for the age group and players; all diagrams retain 11v11 / 4-3-3 roles.