U14s Match Preparation

U14 Reds · Coach: Mark Thompson · 60 minutes

Penhill United FC

Monday, 4 May 2026

Session Objectives

Session Plan

PhaseActivityDurationNotes
Warm-Up

Match-Day Activation

10 minLight and sharp
Tactical

Offside Trap Practice

Clearing ball effectively while being closed down rapidly....

12 minTiming the step
Tactical

Defending Corners

Circuit of tackle → clear → recover → repeat at various stations....

12 minAssign marks
Game Phase

6v6 Match Play

20 minFocus on shape
Cool-Down

Team Talk & Focus Points

6 minDiscuss opponent strengths
Total Duration60 min

Additional Notes

Match vs Westside FC tomorrow. Focus on concentration.

Drill Details

Clearance Under Pressure

Clearing ball effectively while being closed down rapidly.

Objectives:
  • Decision making
  • Technique under pressure
  • Composure
Equipment:

Cones, Balls, Goals

Players:

2–6

Key Coaching Points:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly

Tackle & Clear Circuit

Circuit of tackle → clear → recover → repeat at various stations.

Objectives:
  • Fitness
  • Technique repetition
  • Game speed
Equipment:

Balls, Goals, Bibs

Players:

4–10

Key Coaching Points:
  1. Ensure correct body shape throughout
  2. Encourage communication between players
  3. Progress difficulty when players are comfortable
  4. Provide individual feedback regularly
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