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Depending on how many players there are, the group needs to be split into 2 teams. 2 people from each team need to stand in the opposite box, as shown in the diagram. It is like a mini football match, when one team has possession of the football, the other team need to try and get it off them (defend). The aim of the game is to pass the ball to the person in the box and then you need to swap with the person in the box. You get a point for every time you pass the ball into the box.
The players will be passing and dribbling so they can use simple dribbling and passing skills. they can use the outside of the foot or inside of the foot to dribble with. To pass, they can use long or short passes.
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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.
