Each player has a ball and does the command once 'Simon Says'. Porgress by doing commands without shouting them enabling them to look up. Keep the ball under close control, heads up.
Ball in hand - Swap balls with somebody, throw it up and catch the ball, put ball through legs (figure of 8), sit on the ball, basketball bounces, lie on ball.
Ball at feet - Left/Right Foot only dribbling, Juggle the ball, Touch the ball with body part (nose, bottom, back), toe taps.
Kick the ball as far away as possible.
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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.
