Set up a rectangular grid
(20 x 15) suggestion (adjust based on age, talent and avail space)
3v3 inside the grid plus a neutral player outside of the length sides of the grid.
Grid made of three gates on each side. Two balls, one per team. Teams focus on moving the ball without losing control through the traffic with the goal of playing from one neutral player to the opposite neutral. Always play through the gates and receive back into play from another grid.
passing and receiving technique
scanning
body position
drawing out the defense to attack another point.
in more ways than one
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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.
