Training Plan – Control / Shooting / Crossing / 1v1

Training Plan : 20 Points

This is a brilliant training plan that should take up the whole session.

Split the squad into 2, 3 or 4 groups of 5, depending on your squad size and or number of coaches available.

Rotate through the training plan drills keeping score as you go. (Score tracker template at the bottom of the page)

Each drill focuses on different elements, meaning the players will not only have a lot of fun, the will learn a lot also.

After 3 or 4 weeks, repeat the training plan and challenge the players to better their previous score.

Drill #1: Control

4 Cones are set out in a box. The size of the box is up to you, depending on the age group / ability levels.

The Player will stand toward the back of the box, and the Coach will either throw or pass 5 balls to the player to control.

The Player will get 1 point for every ball they control within the box.

If the ball goes out of the box, 0 points scored.

1.	Pass #1: Firm Pass to the Players Feet – Encourage a soft first tough
2.	Pass #2: High Ball (Short / Towards the front of the box) – Encourage the player to come towards the ball and get there before it bounces
3.	Pass #3: Bouncing ball towards the knees – Encourage the player to be quick footed and adjust their body position
4.	Pass #4: High Ball (Toward Centre of the Box) – Encourage player to meet the ball and control on the knee
5.	Pass #5: Chest Pass – Teach player how to control the ball on their chest.

MAX POINTS AVAILABLE: 5

DRILL #2: Hit the Target

Each Player will get 5 Shots at Goal, against a Goalkeeper from 5 different parts of the pitch.

After each shot, the player will run around alternative cones before taking the next shot.

Shots 1 to 4 are static shots.

Shot 5, the player will receive a pass from the coach, and have 1 touch to turn, and then a shot.

1.	Shot #1: Penatly – After the shot, player runs around the BLUE cone (inside to outside) before moving on.
2.	Shot #2: RIGHT FOOT – Inside penalty area from the Left – After the shot, player runs around the YELLOW cone (inside to outside) before moving on.
3.	Shot #3: LEFT FOOT – Inside penalty area from the Right- After the shot, player runs around the BLUE cone (inside to outside) before moving on.
4.	Shot #4: Edge of the Box – After the shot, player runs around the YELLOW cone (inside to outside) before moving on.
5.	Shot #5: As player runs round the cone, they approach the Coach who plays a pass into feet. They have one touch to set themselves up and then MUST shoot from outside the Area

MAX POINTS AVAILABLE: 5

DRILL #3: One on One

Each Player will have a One on One ( 1 v 1 ) with all of the other players

Use the Penalty area as the Pitch dimensions

Each game lasts 30 seconds MAX or until a goal is scored

If the ball goes out of play – 0 points scored

If time runs out – 0 points scored

Encourage the players to use tricks and express themselves.

MAX POINTS AVAILABLE: 4

DRILL #4: Finishing a Cross

Player will start from the Red Cone.

As they run into the Box, they shout call for the ball, the Coach will then cross the ball and they must finish FIRST TIME.

Crosses 1, 2 & 3 will come from the LEFT WING and must be finished with the RIGHT FOOT

Crosses 4, 5, & 6 will come from the RIGHT WING and must be finished with the LEFT FOOT

After each Cross, the Player must return to the Red cone, and call the Coach when ready for the next Cross

1 Point for each goal scored.

0 points if more than one touch taken

MAX POINTS AVAILABLE: 6

TRAINING PLAN: TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE: 20

A really great Training Plan that will keep the players entertained and focuses whatever the age group or level.

Track each players score for each drill and Tally them up.

Repeat after 3 or 4 weeks and see if they can beat there scores

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