3v1 possession game
players must move as the ball moves in order to maintain two options at all times for the player with the ball
Defender aims to cut off one of the three opposing players to creat a 2v1 situation
Attacking player must actively support one another
Defender cuts off one player, then begin closing in on the other two
Idealy Defender forces a mistake and capitalizes
in more ways than one
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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.
