Week 1 – Ball Mastery

Module: Master The Ball: 1-11 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom

Session Focus

Touches With All Parts of Both Feet

Develop comfort and rhythm with the ball using both feet. Build confidence through repetition, balance, and fun — the foundation of early control habits.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Basic ball manipulation exercises with fun themes Age 7-11: More complex footwork patterns with increased tempo

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple dribbling challenges and games Age 7-11: Ball mastery under light pressure situations

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games encouraging ball contact Age 7-11: Conditioned games rewarding ball control

4. Match-Related Play (15–20 mins)

Age 1-6: Free play with minimal rules Age 7-11: Small-sided matches with ball mastery focus

Why This Structure Works

• Short, high-engagement segments = more reps
• Weekly topic spirals through every phase of play
• Player-led discovery supported by coach reinforcement
• Players learn through both structure and freedom

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