Plan a session around one learning goal.
Plan a Session Around One Learning Goal.
A practical 75-minute framework to adapt to your group.
Legacy North editorial draft · October 2026
Choose the Learning Before the Drill
Write one observable goal, such as creating a passing angle after a teammate receives the ball. Choose an activity that gives athletes many opportunities to try that decision. Prepare a simpler and a harder version.
Use a Flexible Session Outline
Try 10 minutes of welcome and movement preparation, 15 minutes of skill exploration, 20 minutes of guided practice, 20 minutes of a small-sided game and 10 minutes of reflection and departure. These are planning blocks, not a prescription; adapt for age, access needs, facility time and the group’s response.
Make the Game Reveal the Learning
Use a condition that encourages the chosen behaviour rather than stopping every mistake. Ask athletes what they noticed. Finish by recording what worked, who needed a different entry point and what should change next time.
Make It Useful.
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