The session plan
Allow 5 minutes to explain boundaries and stations, 6 minutes across transitions and water, and 5 minutes for review. After the warm-up, split into three groups; each group visits all three 8-minute stations. Match group size to supervision and space.
| Activity | Minutes | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror footwork | 5 | Prepare for small directional movements while watching a partner. |
| Roll-and-gather | 8 | Collect a slow rolling ball cleanly while staying balanced. |
| Underarm target | 8 | Return a collected ball accurately with an underarm throw. |
| Catch-and-name | 8 | Connect names, attention and gentle catching before the main session. |
| Explanation, transitions, water & review | 16 | Keep this time in the plan; do not fill it with extra repetitions. |
| Total | 45 | Adjust to your group and conditions. |
Before players arrive
Read each linked drill, collect the equipment and check the activity area. Decide who supervises each station. Explain how players stop, wait and collect balls. Choose easier versions in advance for anyone who needs them.
What to look for
Choose one observation for each station, such as a ready receiver, a clean gather or an agreed running call. Ask players to describe what helped. If the group loses control or confidence, simplify the activity rather than pushing through the timetable.
After the session
Record which setup worked, any space or equipment problems and one next-step goal. Keep notes about the session rather than collecting unnecessary personal information about children. Repeat a useful drill next time under comparable conditions.