January Day 15 – Shooting Under Pressure
Goal: Improve accuracy and composure when defenders are near.
Warm-Up (15 min)
● Jog 5 min
● Side shuffles 5m × 2
● Ladder footwork × 6
● Dynamic stretches: lunges with twist 10 per leg, hip rotations 10 each
Main Session (40 min)
Drill 1 – 1v1 Finish (12 min)
● Sprint toward goal with defender light pressure → shoot
● 10 reps each foot
● Tip: Keep ball close, eyes on target
Drill 2 – Rebound Shooting (12 min)
● Partner passes → first touch → shoot on goal
● 12 reps
● Focus: Quick reaction, proper foot placement
Drill 3 – Crossing Finish (10 min)
● Partner crosses ball → strike first time
● 10 reps each side
● Tip: Balance, keep eyes on ball
Conditioning Finisher (6 min)
● Sprint 15m → shoot → jog back × 8
Cool-Down (10 min)
● Jog 2 min → stretch quads, hamstrings, calves, hip flexors 30 sec each
Mindset Cue: “Stay composed — finish like a pro.”
January Day 16 – Passing & 1-Touch Play
Goal: Quick passing with vision and accuracy.
Warm-Up (15 min)
● 5 min jog
● Toe taps × 2, sole rolls × 2
● Dynamic stretches
Main Session (40 min)
Drill 1 – Square 1-Touch Passing (12 min)
● 4 cones in square, 1-touch passes clockwise 2 min each direction × 3 sets
● Tip: Open body, scan before touch
Drill 2 – Give & Go Drill (12 min)
● Pass → sprint to space → receive → 1-touch return
● 10 reps each side
Drill 3 – Long Switch Play (10 min)
● Receive → 1-touch switch 20m → sprint after ball
● 8 reps
Conditioning Finisher (6 min)
● Sprint 10m → pass → sprint back × 8
Cool-Down (10 min)
● Light jog → full stretch
Mindset Cue: “Fast passes create space, think ahead.”
January Day 17 – Agility & Ball Control
Goal: Quick changes of direction while maintaining control.
Warm-Up (15 min)
● Ladder drills × 6
● Side shuffle 5m × 2
● Cone weaves 10m × 2
Main Session (40 min)
Drill 1 – Zig-Zag Dribble (12 min)
● 5m cones × 10 reps
● Dribble using inside/outside touches, accelerate between cones
Drill 2 – Pull-Push 1v1 (12 min)
● Grid 3m × 3m, defender lightly pressuring
● Pull-back → push-forward × 10 reps
Drill 3 – Random Cone Reaction Drill (10 min)
● Partner points to cone → dribble to it
● 12 reps each foot
Conditioning Finisher (6 min)
● Shuttle sprints 10m × 8 with ball touches
Cool-Down (10 min)
● Light jog → stretch 10 min
Mindset Cue: “Stay low, move fast, keep the ball glued to your feet.”
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