Quality delivery and timed runs across the face. Timed phases for a 75-minute U15-U16 session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews crossing & far-post runs. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes crossing & far-post runs the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for crossing & far-post runs, then rebuild toward the game picture.
Organisation: Lanes or grids; 1–2 coaches / helpers feeding balls.
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from the theme.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; keep balls ready.
Coaching pointsPlayers answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching points1 2 3 4 5 Shooting Build Up: P1 plays 1-2 with P2 then passes to P3 who “drops” the ball back to P2 to put it wide. P1 makes the run to get the cross in P2 & P3 both get in box crossing their run. - Aim for corner, concentrate on technique, Is there a rebound? Follow on Next 3 players straight in to go after the ball has went wide Do different job each time Coaching Points: Technique Use voice to get attention Duplicate from left and right if numbers allow.
Use in creatorRace > Dribble > Shoot: Team Race First place runs, collects a ball, dribbles then shoots into mini goal, as soon as they have scored next player can go, first team to score with all their balls wins.
Use in creatorThrough The Gate - 2nd runs Square with 2 teams - 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” - Points from passing through gates Passes must be received on the outside by someone making a run – players cannot wait outside and most run to receive. Gates in 2 colours, on coaches call only 1 colour gate can be used. Communication Timing Scanning 2nd runs Progression: Player on outside must complete a pass back to team mate for the goal Progression 2: Teams players are numbered and players making runs must be in order 1,2,3,4,5 etc
Use in creatorThrough The Gate - 2nd runs Square with 2 teams - 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” - Points from passing through gates Passes must be received on the outside by someone making a run – players cannot wait outside and most urn to receive. Gates in 2 colours, on coaches call only 1 colour gate can be used. Communication Timing Scanning 2nd runs Progression: Player on outside must complete a pass back to team mate for the goal Progression 2: Teams players are numbered and players making runs must be in order 1,2,3,4,5 etc
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