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9v9 Combination Play

A 60-minute combination play session for U13–U14 squads. One-twos, overlaps, third-man runs, and conditioned games.

Duration60 min AgeU13–U15 Players18 FocusOne-twos, third-man runs, over
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⏱Session timeline

10m
20m
26m
4m

▦Session blocks

1

High-tempo rondo

10 min

7v2. One-touch only. Fast, purposeful. No stopping.

2

Combination patterns

20 min

One-two into a shooting position. Overlap from a wide player receiving inside. Third-man run from central combination. All three patterns, 5 reps each from 2 configurations.

3

9v9 combination bonus

26 min

9v9. Goal scored from a one-two, overlap, or third-man run = 3pts. Standard = 1pt. Coach identifies and calls out combination goals.

4

Review

4 min

Players name one combination they used in the game. Coach names one that was missed.

◆What you'll need from yourself

Technical vocabulary: one-two, overlap, third-man. Use it consistently. Players who know the names recognise the situations faster.

!Common problems

Players completing patterns in isolation but not in the game — the conditioned scoring is what bridges the gap.