motor skills U12 soccer drills

Mark out a 15m x 15m square. Using soccer cones, set up 2 goals on one side and 2 more on the opposite side. Form 2 teams and place them between the goals. The coach is on one of the other sides with the balls. The exercise can last from 10 to 15 minutes.

The coach makes a pass to the attacker who must then try to dribble through one of the defender's 2 gates. The defender must perform a backpedal well supported on both feet to slow down the attacker's run and try to push them towards the sideline. They can recover the ball on a mistake by the attacker and go score between one of the attacker's 2 gates.

Pay attention to the quality of the backpedal and don't hesitate to correct if necessary. Clearly instruct the defender to push the attacker towards the sideline and wait for the attacker's mistake to recover the ball. The goal is not to seek the duel for the defender!