Football Training Exercises: Under 16 Upwards


Due to the psychological organisation or technical demands of these coaching sessions they may only be appropriate to older players. However, younger more advanced players may be able to complete the tasks required.

2 Touch Finish : This exercise improves players ability to get their shot away quickly when in the penalty area.
Primary Objective: Finishing

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2 v 1 Shooting : This exercise provides an attacking overload so therefore increases the possibility of shooting.
Primary Objective: Finishing

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3 by 3 Crossing : Session that can simultaneously work on two groups to improve their crossing and finishing.
Primary Objective: Finishing   Secondary Objective: Crossing

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3 Goal Triangle : Exercise to work on both goalkeepers movement, communication and handling, while encouraging players to perform quick passes and take early shots.
Primary Objective: Passing   Secondary Objective: Finishing

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3 Player Crossing Drill : Exercise to improve Crossing and Finishing from crosses.
Primary Objective: Crossing   Secondary Objective: Finishing

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4 v 4: Break Clear : Support play and finishing in a one-on-one situation can all be improved in this session.
Primary Objective: Support Play   Secondary Objective: Finishing

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4 v 4: Finish from Crosses : A similar session to 4 v 4: Break Clear but instead the emphasis is placed finishing from crosses.
Primary Objective: Crossing/Finishing   Secondary Objective: Passing/Support Play

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4 v 4: Finish from Crosses progression : A straight progression from the previous session but instead a greater number of attackers are allowed to break into the box.
Primary Objective: Crossing/Finishing   Secondary Objective: Passing/Support Play

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4 v 4: Finish from Crosses progression 2 : A straight progression from the previous 2 sessions but instead there are more attackers and defenders breaking into the area.
Primary Objective: Crossing/Finishing   Secondary Objective: Passing/Support Play

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5 v 3 Circles : Possession retention session that places a small restriction on the overloaded team.
Primary Objective: Support Play   Secondary Objective: Passing

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Attacking Movements : Exercise to improve quick interchanges and movement in and around the penalty area.
Primary Objective: Finishing

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Coaching the Crossover : Exercise to introduce players how to clear the passing alley for a colleague and their required movement to meet the ball.
Primary Objective: Support Play   Secondary Objective: Passing

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Heading Controlled : Exercise to allows player's the chance to practice heading in a controlled manner.
Primary Objective: Heading   Secondary Objective: Control

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Heading with an Opponent : Exercise to introduce players to heading a ball when an opponent is nearby.
Primary Objective: Heading   Secondary Objective: Control

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Longer Passing : Exercise to improve player's ability to set a ball for a player to strike and to actually strike over a long distance.
Primary Objective: Passing

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Pass and Turn : Exercise to improve an individual’s ability to receive and turn with a ball.
Primary Objective: Control   Secondary Objective: Turning

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Run with Ball to Cross : Exercise that can be used to improve the end product of a player who has run with the ball.
Primary Objective: Running with the Ball   Secondary Objective: Crossing

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Run with Ball to Cross with Defender : Exercise that can be used to improve the end product of a player who has run with the ball, with the added pressure of a recovering defender.
Primary Objective: Running with the Ball   Secondary Objective: Crossing

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Run with Ball to Pass : Exercise to improve the end product (pass) of a player who has just run with the ball.
Primary Objective: Running with the Ball   Secondary Objective: Passing

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Throw Volley Catch : Very simple session to set up and implement to improve a players ability to perform a cushion volley to a team mate.
Primary Objective: Control

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N.B.: Areas contained within the plans are suggestions and can be altered and adapted to coincide with player number and their ability.

 

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