Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot.
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot
6–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot.
- Questions
- What is the best touch to take when you arrive at the ball? What parts of the foot can you shoot with and why?
- How should the defender travel to the ball?
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot.
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for 1v1 Running on to the ball finishing with a shot.
- Find moments for 1v1 running on to the ball finishing with a shot..
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.