Reds are passing around the blue defenders. The blue defenders are outnumbered to work on communication and organisation. Play for 2 minutes and then swap defenders.
Defenders should be working 100% throughout the time limit. This improes stamina and work rate. Also, tell the defenders to concentrate on organisation and communication because this will help in games as the opposition will try and counter attack if your'e team is weak at this drill.
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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.
