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9v9 Passing Combinations

A 60-minute session building combination passing — wall passes, overlaps, switches — in the 9v9 context for U12–U13 squads.

Duration60 min AgeU12–U13 Players12 FocusQuality, decision-making, and
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▦Session blocks

1

Wall pass activation

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Triangles of 3, one light defender. Wall passes around the defender. Two-touch only. Both directions. Coach: 'Pass and move. Every time.' Remind that the pass without the run is half a pass — you're watching for both.

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Combination patterns

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Set up three patterns: wall pass into the box, overlap from full-back, switch-of-play to a wide player. Run each pattern 8 times from both sides. Passive resistance — two defenders who don't press but don't stand still. Call out each pattern name before executing.

3

Bonus combination 7v7

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7v7 in compressed pitch. Scoring rules: goal from a wall pass = 3pts, goal from an overlap = 3pts, goal from a switch of play = 2pts, standard goal = 1pt. Coach doesn't intervene — watch what combination patterns appear.

4

9v9 free game

0 min

Open 9v9. All rules off. Coach observes which habits from the session have embedded. Take mental notes — what's sticking, what isn't — for next session's starting point.

5

1-minute team debrief

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One player names a combination that worked today. One names a combination they want to try next time. Quick. Positive. Done.

◆What you'll need from yourself

Clear demonstrations and high energy. Keep the session moving with minimal queuing, and reinforce one or two key coaching points rather than overloading players with information.

!Common problems

Players standing in queues (set up enough stations to keep everyone active) and the session running too long on one activity (keep blocks tight and move on while engagement is high).