Week 8 – 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

Control Over Power: Inside Foot Finishing

This week is about helping players finish with control, not power. We’re not chasing screamers — we’re teaching players how to guide the ball with purpose using the inside of the foot.

Whether they’re 6 or 11, we want players to understand their technique, body shape, and mindset around the goal. Calm finishing wins games. So we build that now.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

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

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple finishing games encouraging clean technique Age 7-11: Finishing exercises with light pressure and decision-making

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games encouraging calm finishing Age 7-11: Conditioned games rewarding controlled 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 calmness and control around the goal
• Shifts the focus from “hitting it hard” to scoring consistently
• Helps players build the habit of clean technique under light pressure
• Connects finishing with movement, shielding, and decision-making

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