Teams compete to score the most goals in the allotted time. Extra balls in the goals for service from keepers during live play (encourage keepers to work on service). Usually start with no players in the attacking zone and progress to allow one and then one who may freely interchange. Sniffer usually doesn't score immediately (plays back to teammates to creat other chances) and progresses to finishing rebounds and or 1 timers.
move the team to creating the shooting opportunity. identify the shot selection technique from previous drill 1st touch (toward target, out of feet, 1 stride away) shot technique (planting foot, contact with the appropriate part of the ball, follow through, landing) speed of play (move the ball quickly to create the opportunity, chose quickly to not lose the opportunity, release quickly) SCORE GOALS and HAVE FUN
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Four Halloween-themed games sneak a full warm-up, finishing, rondo and small-sided game into one junior football session this week.
Deliberate heading is now out of U11 grassroots matches. Here is how to coach chest, thigh and foot control so your players still win the ball in the air.
Long-range goals doubled at the 2026 World Cup as teams sat deep. Here is how to coach when to shoot from distance, the technique, and the follow-up.
