1 ball per player, straight dribbling using all parts of the foot and return by dribbling through the cones
Promotes ball mastery. For the straight line dribble, focus on using all parts of the foot. A) inside and outside, B) bottom of the foot, C) rolling the ball etc. then dribble back throw the cones....again ask players to only use left foot, then on their next attempt right foot, then both feet. etc. Keep it slow to begin, then to add speed and competition you can do races and relays.
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.