Set-upPitch: 20x20yd with small goalDefense: 1 x GK + 3 x DefendersAttack: 6 x Attackers Att get 1-point for scoring Def get 2-points for clearing ball. No limit on touches. First to 10 points.
Defense needs to stay tight to keep out attackers. Communication is key. Attackers need to keep the ball moving to create space in behind defenders. Progression Add goals for defenders to break away and score in for 5 points. Make the pitch smaller.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Deliberate heading is now out of U11 grassroots matches. Here is how to coach chest, thigh and foot control so your players still win the ball in the air.
Long-range goals doubled at the 2026 World Cup as teams sat deep. Here is how to coach when to shoot from distance, the technique, and the follow-up.
Under FutureFit, your Under-9s stay at 5v5, your Under-11s stay at 7v7 and your Under-13s stay at 9v9. Same pitch, same numbers, one more year. Here is how to make sure that year feels like a step forward rather than a repeat.
