4 Goalkeepers in a square, two goal keepers play with the keeper opposite them in the square.
To start they will:
Ground pass and dive to get the ball.
High Volley to jump up and catch the ball.
Strong pass to get their body, feet hands behind the ball. (reflex save).
Goal keepers will then swap partners to play with a new goalkeep and will repeat the exercise.
The exercise will be repeated 3 times, havng a new partner each time.
Stay on your feet.
Body behind the ball
Look to work the goal keeper.
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.