Play 1 v 1 for a set period of time, with players trying to take on their opponent and score between the cones.
At the end of the game, the winning player moves up (left) a pitch to take on someone else, while the loser moves down (right) a pitch.
The player on the top pitch stays at the top if he wins, and the player at the bottom pitch stays there if he loses.
Encourage players to change speed and direction, as well as the use of dummies.
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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.
Most 1v1s are lost in the first second, when the defender rushes in and dives. Teach your players to slow the attacker down, take away the dangerous option and pick the right moment, and they will win far more of them.
The FA's FutureFit framework lands this season, bringing a 3v3 entry format at Under-7s. Here is what actually changes on a Saturday morning, and how to coach it well.
