Goal: Build comfort with the ball + have fun
Duration: 30–40 mins
Focus Topics:
• Dribbling basics (small touches)
• Using inside/outside of foot
• Stopping the ball with sole
• Spatial awareness
Pattern play
• Receiving shoulder checks
Lesson 12: Position-Specific Training
Choose based on player:
• Wingers: 1v1, crossing, cut-in finishes
• Midfielders: scanning, angles, combinations
• Defenders: footwork, tackling angles, passing out of back
• Strikers: hold-up play, finishing runs
Lesson 13: Weak Foot Development
• Wall passing
• One-touch passing circuits
• Weak-foot finishing
Lesson 14: Game IQ + Film Review
• Situational decision making
• Role-specific movements
• Freeze moments with explanation
Lesson 15: Strength, Speed, Agility
• Low-impact plyos
• Ball + agility ladder combos
• Acceleration/deceleration
Lesson 4: First Touch & Receiving
• Cushioning touch
• Angles to receive
• Checking shoulders (simple)
Lesson 5: Passing + Speed of Play
• Weight of pass
• One/two-touch patterns
• Rondo 3v1 (small-sided intelligence)
Lesson 6: 1v1 Attacking
• Moves: scissors, lunge, double scissors
• Change of pace after move
• 1v1 to mini-goals
Lesson 7: Shooting Technique
• Laces vs inside finish
• Ball striking form
• Repetition from different angles
Lesson 8: Defending Basics
• Jockey stance
• Angle body to sideline
• Don’t stab
• Recovery runs
Lesson 9: Transition Play
• Lose ball → press
• Win ball → find space
• 2v2 transition game
Lesson 10: Positioning Intro
• Width + depth explained simply
• Where to move with/without ball
• Small-sided 3v3 or 4v4 patterns
Goals:
• Learn proper passing form
• Introduce first touch
• Simple 1v1 attacking
• Basic defending rules
Warm-up:
• Ball mastery (toe taps, foundations, inside/outside)
• Dribble squares (keep ball close)
Technical:
• Passing technique (inside of foot)
• Receiving with first touch
• Simple 1v1 moves:
• Scissors
• Step-over
• Body feint