Begin with a ball per team, transitioning from one side to the other, the area between blue/white is free zone.
Remove one ball and then play competitive, transitional play, rotation of players is allowed.
Players body position. (side on, see more of the pitch, see other options)
Players Scan. (over the shoulder look for options or potential prevention of playing forward)
Players first touch. (back foot to play forward, front foot if being marker, touch into space, under control to make the next pass/dribble)
in more ways than one
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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.
