2 Teams 20x20 Field w/2 same side goals
Play begins with pass from Player A to Player B with 1touch back
Player A advances the ball to score on either goal
*Switch sides after designated time (Keep score per side)
**Add another offensive player for 2v1
Changes of direction
Control w/creativity to shield and maneuver around player to score
Defensive approach
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.
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