Field area:- 30x40yrds
PROCEDURE:- 2 attackers start passing and supporting each other against 2 defenders in any grid. 4 neutral floaters are there to help the attacking players. Finish at goal. Zone rules are applicable for all the attackers, defenders and neutral floaters as well.
PROGRESSION 1:- Same zonal rules for attackers but now 4 defenders can step into any grid except floaters'.
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.
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