Week 14: Receiving

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

Session Focus

Receiving to Play Forward

Develop the ability to receive with purpose and set up the next action. Build first touch quality under pressure.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple receiving activities Age 7-11: Progressive receiving sequences

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games with receiving focus Age 7-11: Game-related receiving challenges

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple formats encouraging clean touches Age 7-11: Constrained games rewarding quality first touch

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

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Game formats emphasizing receiving

Key Coaching Points

• Body position before receiving
• Touch direction to play forward
• Receiving under pressure
• Different surfaces for different situations
• Scanning before the ball arrives

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.