Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Short Passing
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Short Passing
8–14 players · U13-U14 · Developing
Coach notes
Technical · 20 mins
Short Passing
- TRY to attack using passes of 6 yards or less?
- Individual challenges try to play as much one touch football as you can?
- TRY to work out when its best to play to feet or space?
- Question
Skill · 20 mins
Drill 2 — develop Short Passing
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 22 mins
Drill 3 — game for Short Passing
- Find moments for short passing.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.