Children are placed inside a marked space (square or round and instructed to jog on the first whistle and freeze on the second whistle. The aim of the drill is to engage the children in an instructive way while warming them up energetically. variations on jogging such as kick ups, sideways running and other elements of a dynamic warm up are to be included.
- introduce children to a bordered space.
- allow free exploration of the space.
- energetic, fun warm up.
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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.
