Soccer practice plan
90-Minute High School Soccer Practice Plan
An in-season session that builds possession under pressure, teaches the team press, and finishes with finishing and an expanded small-sided game.
90 minutesHigh schoolFocus: Possession, pressing and finishingGame-like
Warm-upDrillWater breakSkillCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Balls · Cones · Pinnies · Full-size and small goalsThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Dynamic warm-up
10 min0:00 - 10:00
- FIFA 11+ style movement
- Passing in pairs
Coaching points
- Warm up like you train
2. Drill
Possession game 6v3
15 min10:00 - 25:00
- Six keep possession from three inside a grid
- Two-touch limit
Coaching points
- Body shape to play forward
3. Drill
Pressing triggers
15 min25:00 - 40:00
- 7v7 on a half field
- Press on a bad touch or a back pass
Coaching points
- First defender pressures, second covers
4. Water break
Water break
3 min40:00 - 43:00
5. Skill
Finishing
15 min43:00 - 58:00
- Wide service and crosses
- Combination play to a shot
Coaching points
- Hit the target
- Attack the near post
6. Competition
8v8 game
25 min58:00 - 83:00
- Big goals, keepers in
- Coach freezes play for one or two teaching moments
Coaching points
- Bring the morning's themes into the game
7. Cool-down
Cool-down
7 min83:00 - 90:00
- Static stretch
- Team talk
Coach's notes
Keep the theme consistent across the session so players see how each drill connects to the game.How to adapt this plan
- Day before a match: reduce the 8v8 and add set pieces.
- Use a GPS or effort score if you have one to manage load.