MASS YOUTH SOCCER UNDER 12 LESSON PLANS
Below are links to Lesson Plans that are appropriate for Under 12 teams. These plans can also be used at other age groups so long as the orginaztion and expectations are tailored to the particular age group. We have presented these 20 Lesson Plans in progressive order. While Coaches can certainly take plans out of their particular order to address the needs and abilities of their players, we urge coaches to understand the order in which we have presented them is progressive in the learning process and not random. We have also organized the Plans into a Fall and a Spring season with 10 Plans for each season. FALL SEASON Week 1 – Passing and Receiving - Possession Week 2 – Introduction to Lofted and Driven Balls Week 3 – Passing for Penetration Behind the Defense Week 4 – Team Shape Week 5 – Defending - Pressure (Role of the 1st Defender) Week 6 – Defending - Pressure and Cover (Role of the 1st and 2nd Defender) Week 7 – Penetration by Dribbling, Passing or Shooting Week 8 – Goalkeeping - Handling Breakaways Week 9 – Combination Play Week 10 – Goalkeeping - Handling Long Range Shots SPRING SEASON Week 1 – Passing and Receiving - Possession Week 2 – Striking Long Balls Week 3 – Passing and Receiving - Possession to Penetrate Behind the Defense Week 4 – Team Shape - Support Week 5 – Defending in Small Groups Week 6 – Group Defending Week 7 – Volleying Week 8 – Finishing From Combination Play Week 9 – Goalkeeping - Distribution Week 10 – Switching the Point of Attack