rondo: we work on: Spacial awareness, perception,split vision,creativity and transition.
8 vs 5, five players have to chase 1 ball inside the box passing team has to pass the ball between them, no more than 3 touches p/ player, if they loose the ball then they switch sides and the player who lose the ball has to chase the ball
try to keep the head up, pass the ball with the inside or external part of the foot. Keep moving inside the box don’t stay on the same place and ask for the ball
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.