Week 4: Receiving Across the Body

Module: Master The Opponent: 7-12 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Core Topic: Receiving Under Pressure

Session Focus

Opening Up Play with First Touch

Develop the ability to receive across the body to face forward and see more of the pitch.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Receiving and turning with body open to the field

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

Scenarios requiring forward-facing receives

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Games rewarding forward play after receiving

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

Game formats with goals in multiple directions

Key Coaching Points

• Open your body to see more
• First touch sets up the next action
• Know where you’re playing before you receive
• Across the body opens options
• Scan early to know what’s possible

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.