7v7 Possession Session
A 60-minute session for U10-U11 squads building possession habits in the 7v7 format. Rondos, positional play, conditioned game.
⏱Session timeline
▦Session blocks
5v2 rondo warm-up
10 minThree simultaneous 5v2 rondos in 12x12 squares. Two-touch maximum for outer players. Coach circulates, calling good scans: 'Good look!'
Positional 5v5+2 neutrals
18 min5v5 with two neutral players always playing with the team in possession. Rule: must have players in at least 3 zones (divide pitch into 4 zones) before scoring. Forces positional occupation and width.
Conditioned 7v7
22 minStandard 7v7. Bonus: any team that completes 8 consecutive passes earns a point (separate from goals). Coach counts aloud for first 5 minutes to calibrate. Then backs off.
Review
10 minAsk: what made us lose possession most today? Players answer. Coach listens and adds one coaching point only.
◆What you'll need from yourself
Patience in the positional game — it will look chaotic for 10 minutes. Trust the constraint.
!Common problems
Players not occupying zones — physically put them there first, then let the game reinforce it.