Session Pitch

U9–U10 complete practices

Ground play, numbered rotations and a choice of 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

Passing Triangle: starting positions for the skill activity

Passing Triangle

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min9–12 players

Move after passing to keep a triangle open.

First Touch Away: starting positions for the skill activity

First Touch Away

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Direct the first touch away from pressure.

Switch the Gate: starting positions for the skill activity

Switch the Gate

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Recognise when a different route is open.

Support the Carrier: starting positions for the skill activity

Support the Carrier

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Offer a visible passing angle beside or behind the ball.

Finish from a Pass: starting positions for the skill activity

Finish from a Pass

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Prepare a controlled ground finish from a teammate.

Recover the Ball: starting positions for the skill activity

Recover the Ball

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Regain a useful position after losing possession.

Fast or Patient: starting positions for the skill activity

Fast or Patient

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Choose whether to carry forward or keep possession.

Partner Defending: starting positions for the skill activity

Partner Defending

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Delay the carrier with a covering teammate.

Four Goal Choices: starting positions for the skill activity

Four Goal Choices

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Scan several targets and change the attack.

Meet the Moving Partner: starting positions for the skill activity

Meet the Moving Partner

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Time and weight a ground pass for a partner arriving in a receiving window.

Return Around the Corner: starting positions for the skill activity

Return Around the Corner

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Move outside the first passing line to receive a useful return around a corner.

Find the Third Player: starting positions for the skill activity

Find the Third Player

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Reach a player behind a closed direct route using a visible middle connection.

Recycle to the Far Side: starting positions for the skill activity

Recycle to the Far Side

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Use a supporting return to switch away from a crowded side and support the new receiver.

Restart with a Screened Route: starting positions for the skill activity

Restart with a Screened Route

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Prepare a short ground restart when one first-pass route is closed and include the server in the next action.

Keep, Connect or Advance: starting positions for the skill activity

Keep, Connect or Advance

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Choose patient possession, a helper connection or a forward pass from the current space.