Players to organise themselves into 2v1 teams and play to score into goals.
Players can rotate who plays in the team of 2 and team of 1.
Can players show skill to exploit space
Can the team of two move the ball quickly to make the extra player count
Can the team of two draw in the opposing player to free up their team mate
Can the team of one draw out an opposing player to try and bring about a 1v1 rather than 1v2.
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.