Week 5: Ball Mastery

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

Session Focus

Advanced Ball Control

Build on Week 1 foundations with more complex ball mastery patterns. Develop rhythm and confidence with progressive challenges.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Foundation movements building on Week 1 Age 7-11: Progressive sequences with increased complexity

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games with ball mastery focus Age 7-11: Game-related ball mastery under pressure

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple formats encouraging ball contact Age 7-11: Constrained games rewarding ball mastery

4. Match-Related Play (15-20 mins)

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Game formats encouraging technique use

Key Coaching Points

• Building on Week 1 foundations
• Increasing speed and complexity
• Both feet equally
• Rhythm and flow
• Confidence under pressure

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

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.