Players are split into two teams and line-up on either sides of the playing area. A opposed to the normal numbers game, Coach will call out, for example, "red 1 and 2, blue 4" indicating an overload in favour of the red team. Players will play until they score a goal.
- Emphasis on the team with the overload advantage.... how quickly can you exploit the attack down the field? Encourage quick play and quick goals, less than 15 seconds to score.
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.