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Mobility & Support

By Dave Chesler

TRAINING OBJECTIVE:(ATTACK) MOBILITY & SUPPORT

PRIMARY FOCUS: Repetition of Technical functions and necessary cues to
combine in small groups. (Pair combinations and threes)
SECONDARY FOCUS: ALL Principles of Attack; Width, Depth, Support,
Penetration & Mobility as necessary.

AGE LEVEL: U10-12

Phase I

TECHNICAL WARM-UP: (15-20 min.)
a. Skills Network (50% w/ balls, 50% targets)
b. Two-player passing sequences
+ double-pass
+ mobility Cues

Phase II

SMALL-SIDED (Functions): (15-20 min.)
The objective in this phase is to re-create
decisions & selected conditions of a
competitive environment (opponents)
Organization::
•2-4 groups @ 4 players
•Grid approx. 25 x35
•Four players per grid (3 red, 1 Blue)
•Begin with ball exchange by hand service
a. Hand service- rolling
b. Service w/ feet only

Phase III

EXPANDED SMALL-SIDED:
(Technical & Tactical Functions together)
Key Concepts:
•Establish rhythm and quality possession in
areas where you are “numbers-up”
•Effective body shape to receive, mobility and
group shape in the back half.
•Immediate decision to step forward once ball
is safely delivered into front half.

Restricted Zones: Four Versus Four