📋 Session Plan · Shooting
7v7 Shooting Session
A 45-minute shooting session for U10–U11 squads in the 7v7 format. Volume, variety, and first-time striking.
⏱Session timeline
8m
14m
20m
3m
▦Session blocks
1
Target shooting warm-up
8 minTwo mini goals at each end. All players shoot continuously for 8 minutes. No organisation — just reps.
2
One-two and shoot
14 minOne-two combination into a shooting position. 40+ reps per player. Focus on the first-time strike.
3
7v7 with shooting bonus
20 min7v7. Goal after a combination play = 2pts. Goal from outside the box = 2pts. Standard = 1pt.
4
Shooting competition
3 minEach player gets one shot from the penalty spot. Coach counts. Most goals per team wins.
◆What you'll need from yourself
Energy. Shooting sessions need pace from minute one. Slow-paced finishing drills produce slow-paced finishing habits.
!Common problems
Players taking too many touches — in this session the instruction is: shoot early, shoot often.