Week 14 – Receiving

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

Expanding First Touch: Multiple Surfaces

This week is all about improving a player’s first touch by expanding the surfaces they use to control the ball.

Most players rely on the inside of their foot — and that’s fine — but we also want them to learn how to receive the ball with their thigh, sole, or outside of the foot based on the situation.

The goal is to increase comfort, control, and awareness — so players can adapt to different passes, pressures, and angles.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Age 1-6: Basic receiving with different surfaces Age 7-11: More complex receiving patterns with varied surfaces

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Simple games encouraging different receiving touches Age 7-11: Receiving exercises with pressure and surface choices

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Age 1-6: Fun games encouraging first touch control Age 7-11: Conditioned games rewarding quality receiving

4. Match-Related Play (15–20 mins)

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

Why This Structure Works

• Helps players receive the ball with intention
• Increases their range of control under different pressures
• Builds a first-touch habit that’s adaptable to the real game

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