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7v7 Shooting Variety

A 60-minute session for U12–U13 squads covering the full finishing range: cut-backs, crosses, 1v1 with GK, and composure finishing.

Duration60 min AgeU12–U14 Players14 FocusCut-backs, crosses, 1v1 compos
ABCDE

⏱Session timeline

8m
16m
12m
20m
4m

▦Session blocks

1

Rondo warm-up

8 min

5v2 rondo, two-touch. Fast.

2

Cut-back and finish

16 min

Wide player to byline, cut-back to two runners. 5 reps each side. Add passive defender after 8 minutes.

3

1v1 with GK

12 min

Striker receives through-ball, GK sets angle. Striker must call their option: round, chip, or slot. 6 reps each player.

4

7v7 finishing SSG

20 min

7v7. Any goal = 1pt. Goal from a cut-back or 1v1 = 3pts. High intensity.

5

Review

4 min

Which finishing type produced the most goals today?

◆What you'll need from yourself

The 1v1 drill needs coaching on the decision-making, not just the technique. Call the option before striking — that's the habit being trained.

!Common problems

Players shooting at the same target every rep — vary the corner, vary the technique.