Beginner training plan
Your first trainingGoalkeepers: We start with basic ready position, hand positioning and footwork patterns. Simple catching and diving introduction from ground level.
Field Players: We focus on position specific technical skills including first touch, passing combinations and movement patterns.
Training 2-3Goalkeepers: Build on lesson 1 with low and mid height diving, lateral footwork patterns and beginning distribution work.
Field Players: Receiving technique under light pressure. Passing combinations focusing on timing and quality of touch. Introduction to turning and driving with the ball.
Training 4-10Goalkeepers: High balls, angles, crosses and 1v1 positioning. Distribution with both feet and hands. Footwork around the six yard box.
Field Players: Position specific technical work. Finishing technique, dribbling mechanics or passing range depending on position. Repetition based drills to build muscle memory.
Training 11+Goalkeepers: Refinement of all techniques at higher speed and under pressure. Shot stopping consistency, footwork efficiency and distribution accuracy.
Field Players: Executing all techniques at match speed. Sharpening weaknesses identified in earlier sessions. Consistency and precision across all technical areas.
What you need to bringCleats and water
