Swarner Park
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
This session will keep things moving. We’ll mix skill work with competitive moments and build toward game situations.
Arrival Activity – Crossing & Finishing (First 5 minutes)
As players arrive, we’ll jump right into action.
- Set up crosses
- Players finish on goal
Focus:
- Timing runs
- Clean contact
- Getting shots off quickly
Skill Work (5 minutes)
We’ll demonstrate and rep a few moves:
- Scissor (main focus)
- Maradona
- 180 turn / pullback
- Matthews
Keep it quick, lots of touches.
Partner Juggling (5–7 minutes)
Players partner up.
- Count passes between partners, not total juggles
Focus:
- Control
- Communication
- Soft touches
1v1 Fields (10 minutes)
Two fields with mini goals, grouped by skill level.
Let them play.
Focus:
- Confidence on the ball
- Attacking with purpose
- Competing defensively
Gate Reaction Drill – Rock Paper Scissors (10–12 minutes)
Setup:
- Two players start at a gate
- Play rock-paper-scissors
- Winner attacks
Action:
- Coach serves ball from the sideline
- First player through the gate receives and attacks
Focus:
- Quick reactions
- First touch forward
- Competing to win the moment
3v3 + Activity Rotation (15–20 minutes)
Setup:
- One small field for 3v3
- Extra players rotate in
Off-field group:
- Rondo or
- Post touch + go on big field
Focus:
- Movement off the ball
- Quick passing
- Staying engaged even off the main field
Large Field 2 small goals 1 big goal
2 Strikers 2 wingers shooting drill
Teams take turns passing it to the winger, the winger is stationary and crosses it to the striker and the striker finishes.
3v2 Counter Attack Drill
- Starts 1v2
- Transitions to 2v1
- Finishes with 3v2
Focus:
- Recognizing advantage
- Fast decision-making
- Finishing under pressure
Final Scrimmage (15–20 minutes) ⚽
Let them play.
Encourage:
- Using moves from earlier
- Playing fast
- Confidence going forward
Focus for the Day
- Be aggressive in 1v1 moments
- React quickly
- Use your skills to create space
- Stay engaged the entire session