u12s

Celtic Online Academy U12s – Week 9
SAQ- Width

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Set up
12x24yd area. 2 line with speed ladders in top half. Small goal at other end.
Instructions
2 attackers work through speed ladders. Once complete both player will break wide making a
penetrating run. Feeder will then pass the ball to side of his choice. Wide player hits byline and delivers
cross from opposite wide who hits the back post. Finish at goal. Clear area move to back of line.

Coaching Points
Complete at speed, light on feet, explosive movements.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 9
Stage 2- Width

Set up
20x30yd area as shown in diagram. 4 small goals
Instructions
Defending team located at either side play pass to any of the three attackers. A defender from each
side presses the ball. Creating a 3v2. Attackers aim to score into one of the two small goals if defenders
win ball they can attempt to score into the goals on the opposite side. When drill starts again from the
side.
Progressions
Progress to 3v3. Then to a 4v3 introducing a striker and a defender to remain in drill while others
rotate.
Support
Increase area size. Start with passive defenders
Coaching Points
Create width, switch play quickly, overlapping runs. Off ball movement.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 9
Stage 3- Width

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Set up-
Key Players set up in 1-4-1 shape, Opposition 2-3-1. Load of ball with GK. 7v6 with a floater.
Instructions-
Ball always starts with GK. Key players build up play to try to score into small goals. If opposition win
they have 15secs to score into big goals.
Progression
Transition occurs once goal is scored into mini goals
Support
1st pass free from GK
Coaching Points-
Quick passing, recognition of switches of play, positive play from wide players.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 9
Stage 4- Width

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Set up- 30x40yd pitch
Instructions-
Team in possession must have at least on players in each of the 3 channels whilst in possession of the
ball. The ball also must enter all three channels before a goal can be scored. This will encourage players
to create width to the game and switch the play.
Support
Pass through 2 channels before goal can be scored

Coaching points
Encourage players to create width. Quick passing, work crosses.



Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 10
Stage 1- Defending Principles

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Set up
20x30yd area. Back 4 in place with against diamond- Striker, CM & two wide players.
Instruction
Shadow play- Back 4 move in relation to the ball. Play is conducted by CM. Receiving player Takes touch
coach checks defensive shape and ball is passed back to CM.
Progression
CM can move with the ball backwards or forwards. Back four must now drop or push up dependant on
this movement.
Support
Walk through movements before going to full speed.
Coaching Points
Communication, quick press, moves as unit.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 10
SAQ- Defending Principles

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Set up
20x30yd areas.
Instructions
One half works the other rests. Players work through Ladder exercise set by coach. Once complete
coach feeds ball in and work a 2v2. Goals is to break oppositions end line via dribbling. Offside rule
applies
6x runs
Progression-
Progress to a 4v4. Attacking team shape into a diamond.
6x Runs
Support
Start with shadow defensive play
Coaching Points
Delay, body shape, screening, positioning, distances, force wide, Narrow off, react to transitions,
communication.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 10
Stage 2- Defending Principles

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Set Up-
3 Channels at 30x40yds
Instruction-
Left/Right Side attack- 2v1 against for defender. Attackers aim to combine to work cross . Penalty box
2v2 plus GK
3v3 attack from central area
Progression- Recovery wide players are added to create 2v2 in wide areas. If defenders win ball twice
roles are reversed and are on the attack.
Support
Create attacking overload in central areas.
Coaching Points- Delay, body shape, screening, positioning, distances, force wide

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Stage 3- Defending Principles

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Phases of Play
Set up- As shown on half pitch, 11 a side dimensions.
Instruction-
Ball starts with feeding player. Waves attack on 8v6 outfield players. Work combinations to goal. If
defending team wins possession clear or build to feeder and transition occurs again. Coach the
defensive breaches.
Progression –
Start from GK- Build from back, look to hit feeder. Opposition press hard. Defensive shape whilst in
possession.
Support
Create defensive overload- Match up numbers
Coaching Points-
Delay, body shape, screening, positioning, distances, force wide, Narrow off, react to transitions,
communication.

Celtic Online Academy U12s - Week 10
Stage 4- Defending Principles

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Set up-
40x60yd area. 3 channels vertically lined equally across the pitch
Instruction-
Two way game, three channels. Condition defending team must narrow off to two nearest channels.
Progression
Team with defensive focus. Limit touches in possession to force more defensive transitions against
them
Coaching Points- Delay, body shape, screening, positioning, distances, force wide, Narrow off, react to
transitions, communication.