Mastered The Ball

Module: Master The Ball: 1-11 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model

Congratulations on Completing Master The Ball!

You’ve now completed the Master The Ball phase of the 360TFT Player Development Model. Your players aged 1-11 have developed a solid foundation of technical skills that will serve them throughout their football journey.

What Your Players Have Learned

Core Technical Skills

1. Ball Mastery - Complete comfort and control with the ball using all surfaces of both feet
2. Passing - Accurate passing with understanding of weight, timing, and purpose
3. Receiving - Quality first touch that sets up the next action
4. Dribbling - Confidence to take players on with various skills and feints
5. Finishing - Composure in front of goal with varied finishing techniques

Key Developments

• Relationship with the ball built through thousands of touches
• Confidence to express themselves with the ball
• Foundation of technical skills that transfer to match situations
• Love for the game developed through fun, engaging sessions
• Understanding that practice and repetition lead to improvement

What’s Next?

The 360TFT Player Development Model continues with:

Master The Opponent: 7-12 Years Old - Building on technical foundations to add awareness of opponents, decision-making under pressure, and the beginnings of tactical understanding.

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model