Passing warm up progresses into 2v2 for basic introduction of pressing as a team and high up the field
Cues of when to press. Square balls or negative balls. Player's body is closed to field of play or passing options, weak player identified and has ball, poor touch. Defensive communication, I go, You go, force inside, force outside, double teaming when opportunity is on. Can you make offensive team predictable.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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.