Coaching
Training Sessions and Methodology
Library plans
- Possession & Build-Up PlayU13 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- Attacking TransitionsU13 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Defensive Shape & PressingU13 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Finishing & Shooting TechniqueU12 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- 1v1 Attacking & Defending DuelsU11 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Set Piece ExecutionU13 – U17 · Low intensity · 90 min
- Speed of Play & Quick CombinationsU13 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- Small-Sided Conditioning GamesU12 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
Speed of Play & Quick Combinations
90 minutes Combine quickly with one-twos, overlaps, and third-man runs.
18 cones · 3 sets of bibs · 12 balls · 2 full-size goals
- 01Warm-Up15 min
Wall Pass Circuit
Pairs move down the field playing one-twos off a partner.
- › Pass into the partner’s front foot
- › Sprint after releasing the ball
- 02Technical20 min
Y-Pattern Combinations
A Y-shaped cone pattern rehearsing the one-two, the overlap, and the lay-off-and-spin.
- › Timing of the movement
- › Crisp one-touch passing
- 03Tactical25 min
3v2 Combination Attacks
Three attackers must combine to break two defenders and finish on goal.
- › Draw a defender, then release
- › Support at an angle
- 04Game20 min
Three-Touch Limit Game 7v7
Players are limited to three touches, and a goal scored from a one-two counts double.
- › Think one pass ahead
- › Move after every pass
- 05Cool-Down10 min
Recovery & Debrief
Light jog, static stretching in a circle, then a two-minute team huddle.
- › Ask players to name one thing that improved their speed of play today
- › Hydrate and check in on any knocks