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9v9 Set Pieces Session

A 60-minute set piece session for U12–U13 squads. Attacking corners, defending free kicks, and kick-off routines.

Duration60 min AgeU12–U14 Players18 FocusAttacking set pieces, defensiv
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⏱Session timeline

8m
18m
18m
8m
8m

▦Session blocks

1

Dead ball warm-up

8 min

All players practise dead ball kicks: corners from both sides, free kicks from various positions. Technique only.

2

Attacking corners

18 min

Named corner routine from each side. Near post, far post. 4 reps each routine. Coach calls the name before each.

3

Defending free kicks

18 min

Attacking team takes free kicks from 20-25 yards. GK organises wall. WALL SET target under 8 seconds. Wall jumps on ON THE KICK.

4

Kick-off routine practice

8 min

BUILD and PRESS routines. Two reps each. All players know their role before each rep.

5

Competition set piece game

8 min

Alternating attacking and defensive set pieces. Attacking team earns 1pt per goal. Defending team earns 1pt per clean defensive execution.

◆What you'll need from yourself

Insisting on calling the routine before every set piece. The habit is the product — not the goals scored.

!Common problems

Wall players watching the kick instead of jumping — ON THE KICK is the cue, use it every rep.