U12-U13 football programmes

Warm-up · 13 min

FIFA 11+ Kids

Running, jumping and bodyweight strength programme.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Pass Through the Gate

Pairs 8m apart pass through a 1m gate; receive across the body.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Rondo 4v1

10x10m, 4 keep the ball from 1; defender swaps on a win.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Possession 4v4

25x20m, 5 passes = 1 point.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• FIFA 11+ (5 min): Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.
• Wall Volleys (7 min): Volley and half-volley returns from 3m. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Cone Slalom (7 min): Weave 6 cones 1.5m apart, inside and outside of foot. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Box Turns (6 min): Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Rondo 4v1

10x10m, 4 keep the ball from 1; defender swaps on a win.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Passing Diamond

Pass and follow round the diamond, add one-twos.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

6v6 Directional

40x30m, goals and GKs; 3 passes before a shot = bonus.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (5 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Wall Passing (7 min): 1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Wall Volleys (7 min): Volley and half-volley returns from 3m. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• 1v1 Moves Lane (6 min): Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Turning Square

Middle player receives from a server, turns, plays out.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Run with the Ball

Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 to End Line

Attacker scores by stopping the ball on the end line.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Ball Mastery Circuit (8 min): Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Run with the Ball (7 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Solo Juggling Challenge (10 min): Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

FIFA 11+

Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Finishing Rotation

Pass in, lay-off, finish from 14m; rotate.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Shooting Gallery

Queue, dribble, shoot at targets; points per corner.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 v Keeper

Attacker dribbles from halfway to beat the keeper.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Ball Mastery Circuit (5 min): Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Finishing Reps (7 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Wall Strike Accuracy (7 min): Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Solo Juggling Challenge (6 min): Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

1v1 Defending Channel

Pass in, close down, jockey, show outside, tackle.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Recovery Runs

Defender starts behind; recover goal-side then engage.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Defend the Gates 2v2

Score by dribbling through either gate.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Jockey Footwork (5 min): Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones. Coaching point: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet.
• Run with the Ball (7 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Solo Juggling Challenge (7 min): Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Finishing Reps (6 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Pass Through the Gate

Pairs 8m apart pass through a 1m gate; receive across the body.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Rondo 4v1

10x10m, 4 keep the ball from 1; defender swaps on a win.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

8v8 Conditioned

Goals from the wide channel count double.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (5 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Wall Passing (7 min): 1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Wall Volleys (7 min): Volley and half-volley returns from 3m. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Wall Strike Accuracy (6 min): Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Pass Through the Gate

Pairs 8m apart pass through a 1m gate; receive across the body.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Rondo 4v1

10x10m, 4 keep the ball from 1; defender swaps on a win.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Possession 4v4

25x20m, 5 passes = 1 point.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Jockey Footwork (5 min): Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones. Coaching point: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet.
• Wall Volleys (7 min): Volley and half-volley returns from 3m. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Wall Passing (7 min): 1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Box Turns (6 min): Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Box Turns

Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Turning Square

Middle player receives from a server, turns, plays out.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

2v1 Overload

2 attackers v 1 defender, commit then pass or go.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Ball Mastery Circuit (8 min): Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• 1v1 Moves Lane (7 min): Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Run with the Ball (10 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

FIFA 11+ Kids

Running, jumping and bodyweight strength programme.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Heading Technique (light ball)

Unopposed, light ball, self-serve or short throw; respect FA header caps.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Finishing Rotation

Pass in, lay-off, finish from 14m; rotate.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 v Keeper

Attacker dribbles from halfway to beat the keeper.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• FIFA 11+ (5 min): Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.
• Wall Strike Accuracy (7 min): Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Finishing Reps (7 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Run with the Ball (6 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Recovery Runs

Defender starts behind; recover goal-side then engage.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

1v1 Defending Channel

Pass in, close down, jockey, show outside, tackle.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Defend the Gates 2v2

Score by dribbling through either gate.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Jockey Footwork (5 min): Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones. Coaching point: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet.
• 1v1 Moves Lane (7 min): Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Run with the Ball (7 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Solo Juggling Challenge (6 min): Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Pass and Move Square

12m square, pass then run to an empty corner.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Pass Through the Gate

Pairs 8m apart pass through a 1m gate; receive across the body.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

6v6 Directional

40x30m, goals and GKs; 3 passes before a shot = bonus.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• Jockey Footwork (5 min): Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones. Coaching point: Close down fast, slow down late, side-on, stay on your feet.
• Wall Volleys (7 min): Volley and half-volley returns from 3m. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Wall Passing (7 min): 1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet. Coaching point: Open body, pass to the far foot, weight of pass.
• Finishing Reps (6 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Heading Technique (light ball)

Unopposed, light ball, self-serve or short throw; respect FA header caps.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

Finishing Rotation

Pass in, lay-off, finish from 14m; rotate.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 v Keeper

Attacker dribbles from halfway to beat the keeper.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (8 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Finishing Reps (7 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Wall Strike Accuracy (10 min): Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 8 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Cone Slalom

Weave 6 cones 1.5m apart, inside and outside of foot.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 10 min

Box Turns

Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

This is a solo week: no separate homework.

Warm-up · 5 min

Jockey Footwork

Backwards and lateral jockey steps through cones.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Wall Strike Accuracy

Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Finishing Reps

30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Challenge · 6 min

Box Turns

Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

This is a solo week: no separate homework.

Warm-up · 5 min

GK Footwork & Set Position

Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Wall Passing

1 and 2-touch passes against a wall from 5m, alternate feet.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Wall Volleys

Volley and half-volley returns from 3m.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Challenge · 6 min

1v1 Moves Lane

Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

This is a solo week: no separate homework.

Warm-up · 5 min

FIFA 11+

Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

Box Turns

Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 7 min

1v1 Moves Lane

Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Challenge · 6 min

Run with the Ball

Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

This is a solo week: no separate homework.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Handling Ladder

Server 8m out: basket, W-catch, low scoop.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Shot Stopping

Set on the shot, dive, recover to the next.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Possession 4v4

25x20m, 5 passes = 1 point.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Box Turns (10 min): Different turn at each corner: inside, outside, Cruyff, drag-back. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Shot Stopping

Set on the shot, dive, recover to the next.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Distribution

Roll, throw and kick to targets in cone zones.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 to End Line

Attacker scores by stopping the ball on the end line.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• 1v1 Moves Lane (10 min): Step-over, scissor, La Croqueta at each cone then burst. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

FIFA 11+ Kids

Running, jumping and bodyweight strength programme.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Distribution

Roll, throw and kick to targets in cone zones.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK 1v1 Breakaways

Narrow the angle, stay big, spread late.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

2v1 Overload

2 attackers v 1 defender, commit then pass or go.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Run with the Ball (10 min): Big touches at pace over 20m, stop on the line. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

FIFA 11+

Evidence-based injury prevention warm-up, parts 1-3.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK 1v1 Breakaways

Narrow the angle, stay big, spread late.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Diving from Knees

Kneeling start, low dives onto soft ground.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

1v1 v Keeper

Attacker dribbles from halfway to beat the keeper.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Solo Juggling Challenge (10 min): Beat your record: feet, thighs, head-free juggling. Coaching point: Small touches, change pace and direction, eyes up.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Ball Mastery Circuit

Toe taps, sole rolls, V-pulls, 30 seconds each.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Diving from Knees

Kneeling start, low dives onto soft ground.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Handling Ladder

Server 8m out: basket, W-catch, low scoop.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

Defend the Gates 2v2

Score by dribbling through either gate.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Mobility Cool-down

Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Finishing Reps (10 min): 30 shots at corner targets from 12m and angles. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.

Warm-up · 13 min

Shadow Defending

Mirror the attacker in a low, side-on stance.

What to look for: Lots of touches, everyone moving; Build effort bit by bit; Head up, scan the space. Make it harder: Add a ball each or shrink the space.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Handling Ladder

Server 8m out: basket, W-catch, low scoop.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Technical (Technical/Tactical corner) · 17 min

GK Shot Stopping

Set on the shot, dive, recover to the next.

What to look for: Show once, then let them play; Both feet; first touch out of your feet; Praise effort and good decisions. Make it harder: Limit touches, then add a walking-pace then an active defender.

Game · 23 min

6v6 Directional

40x30m, goals and GKs; 3 passes before a shot = bonus.

What to look for: Let the game be the teacher; Freeze only now and then and ask questions; Keep score to raise effort. Make it harder: Add a condition (2-touch, target), or change numbers (overload/underload).

Cool-down · 5 min

Jog & Stretch

Easy lap then static stretches 20-30s.

What to look for: Slow jog and easy stretches; Recap one key learning point; Set the homework. Make it harder: Players lead it themselves.

Linked solo homework (30 min)

• GK Footwork & Set Position (6 min): Shuffle across the goal, set feet on cue. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• GK Wall Reactions (9 min): Throw at a wall from 4m, catch the rebound. Coaching point: Set position, hands behind the ball, attack the ball.
• Wall Strike Accuracy (10 min): Strike at taped targets on a wall from 10m. Coaching point: Hit the target first; low and across the keeper.
• Mobility Cool-down (5 min): Hips, hamstrings, calves, adductors at 4 cones. Coaching point: Good running form; recover fully between reps.