📋 Session Plan · Possession

7v7 Advanced Possession

A 75-minute session for U13-U14 squads with established possession habits. Introduces third-man runs, positional rotations, and high-tempo rondos.

Reviewed by James Whitlock, FA Level 2 coach · Last updated 20 September 2026

Duration75 min AgeU13–U15 Players14 FocusThird-man runs, positional rotations, high-tempo rondos

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⏱Session timeline

12m

15m

30m

10m

▦Session blocks

High-tempo 7v2 rondo

12 min

7 outer players, 2 defenders in a 15x15 square. One-touch only. Defenders sprint to a cone on winning possession. Fast tempo from minute 1.

Third-man combination pattern

15 min

A passes to B. B passes to C. C plays through the channel as A made a run. All 7 players cycle through. 10 complete patterns from each configuration.

Positional 7v7 with rotation rule

30 min

7v7. Rule: when a player passes inside and moves, they must fill the space the next player vacated — continuous positional rotation. No static players. Award 2pts for goals from a third-man run.

Free game

10 min

No rules. Observe what's stuck.

Review

8 min

One moment of good positional rotation. One moment where it broke down. Why?

◆What you'll need from yourself

Technical vocabulary: third-man, positional rotation, channel. Adult and older youth respond to precision.

!Common problems

Players completing patterns but then stopping. The pattern should flow continuously — add 3-touch maximum if they're stopping.

?Frequently asked questions

What age group is 7v7 Advanced Possession suitable for?

This session is designed for U13–U15. Adjust pitch size, ball size and numbers to suit your squad if they sit outside this range.

How many players do I need for 7v7 Advanced Possession?

This session works well with around 14 players. With fewer, reduce group sizes or rotate players through the blocks; with more, run extra stations so everyone stays active.

How long does 7v7 Advanced Possession take?

Allow around 75 min in total for this session, including the warm-up and main blocks.

What does 7v7 Advanced Possession focus on?

A 75-minute session for U13-U14 squads with established possession habits. Introduces third-man runs, positional rotations, and high-tempo rondos.