U8 Next Steps

U8 intermediate dribbling shooting

4

Weeks

2

Per Week

8

Sessions

Overview

For U8 players who have completed the fundamentals program. Builds on basic ball control with first shooting and 1v1 concepts.

Goals

✓ Dribble confidently in tight spaces
✓ Strike the ball toward goal with purpose
✓ Understand simple 1v1 attacking

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1

Feints & Fakes

30 min

Body Feint dribbling V-Move Ball Mastery dribbling Change of Pace dribbling

Week 2

First Shooting

30 min

Use a smaller goal and shorter distance for U8.

Near-Post Finish shooting Low Driven Shot shooting Give-and-Go Wall Passing passing

Week 3

Dribbling at Speed

30 min

Speed Dribble dribbling Partner Sprint Races fitness Stop & Go dribbling

Week 4

Game Application

35 min

End with a 3v3 game.

Cruyff Turn dribbling Near-Post Finish shooting Pass and Follow passing Give-and-Go Wall Passing passing