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11v11 Shooting Session

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

Duration75 min AgeU14–U16 Players18 FocusFinishing variety, crossing, 1
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⏱Session timeline

10m
18m
20m
22m
5m

▦Session blocks

1

Rondo warm-up

10 min

5v2 rondo, one-touch. Fast tempo. Coach observes body shape only.

2

Cut-back finishing pattern

18 min

Wide player to byline, cut-back to two runners. Near post and top of box. 3 reps from each side. Passive GK then active.

3

Crossing and finishing

20 min

Two wide players alternate. Two strikers attack near and far post. GK active. Coach calls quality on the aerial balls.

4

11v11 with shooting bonus

22 min

Full 11v11. Goal after a cut-back = 2pts. Goal from a cross = 2pts. Standard = 1pt. No limit on attempts.

5

Review

5 min

How many cut-back goals vs standard? The session should shift the ratio.

◆What you'll need from yourself

Maintain high intensity in the crossing block — sessions on finishing often drop in energy when there's no competition element. The bonus scoring fixes this.

!Common problems

Strikers both going to the same zone — one near, one far, always.