2 teams consisting of a group of 4 players in each of the middle marked channels and a group of 3 End Zone players at either end of the pitch. Area needs to be marked suitably for player age or ability.Emphasis is on the attacking team to play forward into the end zone players and break the defensive line in to score goals.The team that score keep possession of the ball which is restarted by the coach imputting the ball.If the defensive team intercept the forward pass,they become the attacking thing going the opposite way.
Vision and awareness
Patience Probe
1&2 Touch Combination Play
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.