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Shooting sessions.

Sessions building finishing technique — striking the ball cleanly, finishing under pressure, multi-direction work.

Reviewed by James Whitlock, FA Level 2 coach · Last updated 20 September 2026

Sessions12Formats5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11FocusQuality, decision-making, and enjoyment

⏱Session timeline

11v11 Finishing Session

U16–adult · 60 min — A 60-minute session integrating shooting and finishing into full-pitch play for adult and U16+ squads. Everything…

Adult Finishing and Shooting — 60 Minutes

U16–adult · 60 min — A focused 60-minute finishing session for adult squads. Driven shots from range, cut-back finishes, 1v1 against the…

7v7 Shooting Session

U10–U12 · 45 min — A 45-minute shooting session for U10–U11 squads in the 7v7 format. Volume, variety, and first-time striking.

U10 Shooting Practice

U10–U11 · 45 min — A 45-minute session focused on composure under pressure and finishing 1v1 with the keeper — the two highest-leverage…

U11 Finishing Variety

U11–U12 · 60 min — A 60-minute session focused on finishing from different angles, serves, and scenarios — the variety that translates…

7v7 Shooting Variety

U12–U14 · 60 min — A 60-minute session for U12–U13 squads covering the full finishing range: cut-backs, crosses, 1v1 with GK, and…

U12–U13 Shooting Session

U12–U13 · 60 min — A 60-minute session building shooting technique and decision-making — driven shots, first-time finishes, and shooting…

11v11 Shooting Session

U14–U16 · 75 min — A 75-minute finishing session for U14–U16 squads in the 11v11 format. Cut-backs, crosses, composure 1v1, and…

U14 Striker Specialist

U14–U15 · 75 min — 75-minute position-specific session for centre-forwards. Movement to receive, finishing under pressure, aerial…

U8 Passing and Shooting

U8–U9 · 45 min — A 45-minute session introducing inside-of-the-foot passing alongside simple shooting — the two techniques that define…

U8 Shooting and Goals Galore

U8–U9 · 45 min — U8s love scoring goals more than anything. This is the session built around that — every drill ends in a shot, every…

U9–U10 Shooting — Fun First

U9–U10 · 45 min — A 45-minute shooting session for U9–U10 that builds instep contact and finishing confidence through competitive games…

▦Session blocks

5v5 shooting sessions

3 sessions

7v7 shooting sessions

4 sessions

9v9 shooting sessions

4 sessions

11v11 shooting sessions

5 sessions

?FAQ

What is Shooting sessions.?
Sessions building finishing technique — striking the ball cleanly, finishing under pressure, multi-direction work.

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