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
Finishing & Shooting Technique
90 minutes Finish clinically with both feet from a range of angles.
12 cones · 2 sets of bibs · 20 balls · 2 full-size goals · 2 mannequins
Training concepts:Final third entries & crossing with bodies
- 01Warm-Up15 min
Volley Pairs
Partner serves by hand. Volleys and half-volleys back into the partner’s hands.
- › Lock the ankle
- › Keep your head over the ball
- 02Technical20 min
Shooting Stations
Three stations: a strike off the dribble, a first-time finish from a cutback, and a weak-foot finish.
- › Pick your spot before striking
- › Hit low and across the keeper
- 03Tactical25 min
Crossing & Finishing Waves
Wide players deliver and three runners attack near post, far post, and the penalty spot.
- › Time the run, don’t wait
- › Attack the ball across the defender
- 04Game20 min
Two-Touch Shooting Game 6v6
Small field with big goals. Players must shoot within two touches in the final third.
- › Shoot early
- › Follow up for rebounds
- 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 finishing today
- › Hydrate and check in on any knocks