U16+ Performance Prep

U16+ intermediate passing shooting defending fitness

6

Weeks

3

Per Week

18

Sessions

Overview

A 6-week performance program for U16+ players preparing for a competitive season.

Goals

✓ Reliable decision-making under match pressure
✓ Finish from range and from crosses
✓ Solid defensive shape
✓ Match-level aerobic and sprint fitness

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1

Technical Baseline

34 min

Dynamic Warm-Up fitness Wide-to-Narrow Dribble dribbling Deceleration Drill fitness

Week 2

Combination & Width

39 min

Bent Cross-Field Pass passing Back-Heel Combination passing Cutback Pass passing

Week 3

Shooting & Finishing

47 min

Half-Volley Finish shooting Clinical Finishing Circuit shooting Set Piece Delivery shooting

Week 4

Defensive Organization

42 min

Compact Defensive Shape defending Pressure-Cover-Balance defending Defensive Header Clearance defending

Week 5

Physical Conditioning

47 min

Ball-Integrated Fitness Circuit fitness Resistance Band Circuit fitness Cone Agility Circuit fitness

Week 6

Match Readiness

39 min

Full match simulation. Debrief each half.

Shooting on the Turn shooting Win Second Balls defending Penalty Kick Technique shooting