Create a grid with two endzones. Split players into equal teams. Coach plays a ball into the area to begin play. Teams looks to play pass to their teammate in endzone. Once the pass is received that player can enter the field of play and the player that made the pass takes the open spot in the endzone. If defending team wins the ball then they look to play to their teammates in the endzones. Continous play. Can add in restrictions such as possessing team to play 5 successful passes in the big area before playing to a teammate in the endzone.
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.