Set up as shown. Two teams of around 6 a side. Each can score in two goals. Free play, with emphasis being on creativity and playing pass into the goals whenever possible. When a goal is scored in one direction, the teams switch direction to attack.
How to recieve pass to play forward, movement off the ball to create space to play forward, bravery to play forward pass, using combinations to progress and penetrate, tempo.
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.