11v11 Shooting Session
A 75-minute finishing session for U14–U16 squads in the 11v11 format. Cut-backs, crosses, composure 1v1, and combination finishing.
⏱Session timeline
▦Session blocks
Rondo warm-up
10 min5v2 rondo, one-touch. Fast tempo. Coach observes body shape only.
Cut-back finishing pattern
18 minWide player to byline, cut-back to two runners. Near post and top of box. 3 reps from each side. Passive GK then active.
Crossing and finishing
20 minTwo wide players alternate. Two strikers attack near and far post. GK active. Coach calls quality on the aerial balls.
11v11 with shooting bonus
22 minFull 11v11. Goal after a cut-back = 2pts. Goal from a cross = 2pts. Standard = 1pt. No limit on attempts.
Review
5 minHow 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.