Groups of 4 or 5. Player dribbles and gest closed down by defender. Defender gets in defending position and jockeys the dribbling player. Dribbling player moves ball side to side making defender twist and stay on a side in position. No tackling. Dribbling player then becomes the next defender with new dribbler being next player in line.
Close down the distance to dribber quickly. Position hips to force dribbler left and right. Shuffle feet (don't cross legs). Focus on ball.
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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.
