Emphasize passing out to the sides, and goalie finding the open man out to the side; if the attacking team rushes and wins the ball, they must play the ball to the middle and attempt to score;
Recieving team must communciate and work together, emphaize support - use words to communicate - "you have support"
Any ball played in the middle from recieving team incurs a penalty (Push ups, jumping jacks) - coaches choice on first infraction, players choice for any subsequent infraction
in more ways than one
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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.
