The play starts off on a small sided game size pitch. Ball is played into the 2 player attacking and they look to attack at pace quickly against one defender. Decide whether to go alone or play team mate in to score. Don't be offside. As soon as this play breaks down or goal is scored, 2 players join the defending player to make a 3v2 attacking the other way. Same again, into a 4v3 before play is reset with the other team this time attacking with a 2v1 advantage first.
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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.
