A player will be at the half way line and will deliver approximately a twenty yard pass to a man directly in front of them. The player then needs to shout whether they want the ball on their left foot or right foot so the player recieving the ball knows in which direction to lay the ball off for the attacker. The player must run forward and connect with the ball and aim to get the ball in the goal, either side of the cone in the middle of the goal.
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.