Players know it as “Pick a goal (U7-U8)”
Kid title: Pick a goal (U7-U8). Scan for the open goal and commit. Timed phases for a 50-minute U7-U8 session.
Fun ball each activity linked to multi-goal decision games. Lots of touches, short queues, coach joins in.
Organisation: Half of a 5v5 pitch; 1 ball each to start.
Coaching pointsSimple game that repeats the picture of multi-goal decision games with light opposition.
Organisation: Small grids or channels; rotate roles every 60–90 seconds.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve multi-goal decision games under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches so everyone is playing.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards multi-goal decision games. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one thing they tried. Coach links back to the theme in kid language.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching points20yards 20yards Drill: Collect the Treasure/Cones Objective: Develop 1v1 skills (attacking and defending) with a focus on dribbling and decision-making. Setup: Create a grid (20x20 yards). Place 10 cones in the middle of the grid, each representing "treasure." Split players into two teams: Pirates and Defenders. Pirates start outside the grid with a ball each. Defenders start inside the grid without a ball. Instructions: The Pirates' goal is to dribble into the grid, "steal" a treasure , and dribble back out to the outside without being tackled. Defenders try to block Pirates and win the ball. If a Defender wins the ball, they pass it out of the grid for the attacker to start again. Each time will be timed doing the drill and the team that gets all the cones out quickest wins.
Use in creator4v4 / 5v5 PASSES = GOALS Normal Match Rules Every pass leading up to a goal increased what the goal is worth If they pass twice then score – goal is worth TWO – unlimited value if they pass 10 times it is worth TEN Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creator4v4 / 5v5 Decision Making Game Normal Match Rules Switch positions around multiple times Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creator4v4 / 5v5 PASSES = GOALS Normal Match Rules Every pass leading up to a goal increased what the goal is worth If they pass twice then score – goal is worth TWO – unlimited value if they pass 10 times it is worth TEN Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creator
