Back to cycles
Training cycle

Simplified positional play

3 weeks
9 sessions
U10 - U13
Use this cycle
Simplified positional play
Sessions per week: 1 2 3

Week 1

#1 Technical team mastery: possession, ball circulation, and positional intelligence 67 min

Week 2

#1 Session for Optimizing Positional Play and Offensive Combinations in the Central Area 73 min

Week 3

#1 Creating and Exploiting Space: Positional Play and Possession Under Pressure 70 min

Week 1

#1 Cognitive Session on Spatial Occupation and 360° Information Gathering 57 min

#2 Technical team mastery: possession, ball circulation, and positional intelligence 67 min

Week 2

#1 Exploiting the overload through precise passing and intelligent off-the-ball movement 60 min

#2 Session for Optimizing Positional Play and Offensive Combinations in the Central Area 73 min

Week 3

#1 Creating and Exploiting Space: Positional Play and Possession Under Pressure 70 min

#2 Offensive fluidity and occupying space between the lines 62 min

About this cycle

This cycle introduces the basics of positional play adapted for young players. The focus is on positioning well on the field, using width to spread out and depth to move forward. The sessions help players better understand where to position themselves, become available, and create spaces to play together. The goal is to lay the foundations of team play to progress towards a more structured soccer.

Cycle objectives

  1. Use width and depth to occupy the field.
  2. Position better to help the teammate.
  3. Create spaces through positioning and movement.
  4. Establish the foundations of team play.
Use this cycle

Cycle objectives & focus areas

Positional play Using width Passes

A growing library of 600+ drills

Used by coaches to plan sessions faster, with new drills every week.

Access drills