Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — 4v4 on three goals
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
4v4 on three goals
6–14 players · U11-U12 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
4v4 on three goals
- Stay player-centred: ask before telling.
- Keep ball rolling time high.
- Connect the practice to the game picture.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop 4v4 on three goals
- 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 4v4 on three goals
- Find moments for 4v4 on three goals.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.