Arrival · 6 mins
Target practice (U7-U8)
- Big smiles, lots of praise.
- Keep the ball close when moving.
- Eyes up when you can.
Finishing patterns — U7-U8
8–12 players · U7-U8 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 13 mins
Practice picture — Finishing patterns
- Show me the picture with your body.
- Try again quickly after a mistake.
- Use both feet when you can.
Skill · 13 mins
Drill 2 — develop Finishing patterns
- Play forward when you see space.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Small-sided game · 13 mins
Drill 3 — game for Finishing patterns
- Find moments for finishing patterns.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
What did we learn?
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.