Author: Ian Barker National Youth Certificate Course Topic: Tackling

Lesson Plan Age: U10

Activity Name Description Diagram Purpose/Coaching Points

1
• Have 2 players stand 2-3 steps on either • Players rehearse safely a
side of the ball. “block” tackle.
• Inside of foot to ball.
“Rehearsal” • On command both players should • Get weight into the tackle.
squarely step to address and block the • Do not stretch or go to ground.
ball.
2
• 1 vs. 1 to goal. 10x12 XX • Close to the ball.
1 vs. 1 • Coach serves ball to slightly favor one • Maintain a good distance to
O X tackle and recover.
“Faced Up” player.
• Get body behind tackle.
• If you have 10+ players use 2 grids. OO Coach • Tackle without crossing feet.
3
• 1 vs. 1 to goal. (As above but…) 10x12 XX • Recover goal side.
1 vs. 1 • Players attack goal they start at. • Do not tackle from behind.
O . X • Face up to opponent.
“From Recovery” • Defender must recover goal side. • Tackle firmly with closest foot.
OO Coach
4
• 2 vs. 2 to goal. 15x20 • Defender not on ball must be
O ready to close.
2 vs. 2 • Restarts are passed in.
X • Close as ball is traveling.
“Decisions” • Play 3-4 minute sets with good rest. O. X • Ensure proper tacking technique.

5
• 6 vs. 6 including keepers. 40x50 • All tackles should be made from
the front.
6 vs. 6 • No conditions on play. X O • Avoid going to ground.
“The Game” • Be prepared to stop 2-3 times in 15 GK X X X O O O GK • Tackle with either foot as situation
minutes to review topic. X O demands.
• Do not reach, stay compact.