In this macth the goals are brought forward and turned to face the wrong way to encourage the ball to played controlled up to the goal, to enable the play to be turned for a strike on goal.
Pitch can be split into thirds to have smaller 2v2, 3v3, 1v1, 2v1 zones. Play through the thirds allow att/def to move up/back to next zone. Provide overload in attacking third
close ball control, good turns.
Supporting space to recieve ball and face goal, open up body good first touch.
Good support play, playing through the thirds
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.