U12–U13 Shooting Session

Four target cones around the goal. Player dribbles in from midfield, coach calls a number (1–4) just before the shot — player must shoot toward that cone. Reaction shooting, not set-up shots. 6 reps per player. GK in goal from rep 1.

Feeder plays ball into striker's feet 20 yards out. Striker lays off to arriving midfielder. Midfielder strikes first-time. 8 reps. The striker's lay-off weight determines whether the shot is possible — coach the lay-off as much as the shot. Target: 6 of 8 on target.

Wide player drives to byline, cuts ball back to arriving striker at 10–12 yards. Striker finishes first-time, side-foot into far corner. GK starting on near post. 6 reps each side. The key: striker must arrive late — run starts as the wide player reaches the byline, not before. Early arrival = flagged offside and tracked by defender.

9v9. Bonus scoring: goal from a driven shot outside the area = 3 pts, goal from a cut-back = 3 pts, goal from first-time finish = 2 pts, any other goal = 1 pt. Discourage passing back for a simpler shot — the bonus scoring makes the harder finish worth attempting. Track total shots on target per team.