Week 15 - Beating the Goalkeeper (Cycle 2)

Module: Master The Opponent: 7-12 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Original Location: https://www.skool.com/coachingacademy/classroom/62d426ee

Session Focus

Beating the Goalkeeper - Advanced

Building on Week 7, this session advances finishing skills with more complex scenarios. Players work on finishing with recovering defenders, shooting from angles, and executing under match-realistic pressure.

Progressing finishing skills with increased pressure and complexity.

Structure & Flow of Session

1. Ball Mastery Warm-Up (10 mins)

Varied Finishing Drill

Rapid-fire finishing from different positions, angles, and distances. Building versatility.

• Vary angles and distances
• Include first-time and controlled shots
• Quick recovery between shots

Coach Prompts:

• “What type of finish suits this angle?”
• “Can you adjust your technique quickly?”
• “Are you staying composed under time pressure?”

2. Contextual Game Scenario (15 mins)

1v1 + Recovering Defender

1v1 vs goalkeeper with a recovering defender adding pressure. Must execute quickly.

• Defender starts behind attacker
• Time pressure on finish
• Various starting positions

Coach Prompts:

• “Did you take too much time?”
• “How did the defender affect your decision?”
• “Can you finish under pressure?”

3. Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Counter-Attack Finishing

SSG designed to create counter-attacking opportunities with quick breaks to goal.

• Quick transitions
• 2v1 and 3v2 breaks
• Emphasis on clinical finishing

Coach Prompts:

• “Did you finish or try to be perfect?”
• “What was the best option on that break?”
• “Were you clinical when the chance came?”

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

4v4 with GKs

Full game focusing on finishing quality. Compare to Week 7.

• Track goals and chances
• Note finishing improvements
• Celebrate clinical moments

Key Coaching Points

Advanced Finishing:

• Execute under time pressure
• Adjust technique for situation
• Clinical when chance arrives
• Composure with defenders recovering
• Quick decision-making

Progression from Week 7:

• Added time pressure
• Recovering defenders
• More complex scenarios
• Higher-stakes situations

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