Possession game with the aim of playing into the front target players - the front target players are there to replicate forwards in a game
Aim is to play into the target payer to score.
3 players frm each team in end zone.
The end zone shich forwards are in, is split into 2 zones.
Progressions
Movement from front player. Ways to score:
Different apects to add to practice:
Inital restriction of passes havigto be aloing the ground. To promote those 'killer' passes through DFs.
Passing to feet, or to space.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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.