Week 4 – Finishing

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

Simple Shooting and Inside Foot Placement

Introduce basic finishing techniques with an emphasis on striking the ball cleanly and with control. Focus on body shape, balance, and using the inside of the foot to develop accuracy and confidence in front of goal.

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 shooting games and challenges Age 7-11: Finishing exercises under light pressure

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games encouraging shooting Age 7-11: Conditioned games rewarding finishing

4. Match-Related Play (15–20 mins)

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

Why This Structure Works

• Builds technical foundation with consistent repetition of simple, effective finishes
• Helps players recognise goal-scoring opportunities and choose the right technique
• Introduces shooting under realistic pressure — but always with time to succeed
• Aligns match play with earlier work, so learning transfers naturally into the game

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