Set up area as shown 2 teams Coach starts with the ball 1 player from each team in the centre and the remaining players split evenly in the end zones with a ball each Coach plays the ball in to the centre and the 1st player (yellow) to the ball has to dribble to the end zone. The red player then acts as a defender Once they cross into the end zone another yellow then dribbles into the centre and tries to get to the other side. If they are successful then the next yellow player goes. if they are tackled and the red player keeps possession of the ball they can dribble to any end zone and then the yellow player becomes the defender and the next red player tries to dribble across Players can start their run as soon as another player from their team has crossed the line with a ball. If the ball goes out of play then the coach restarts to game.
Accerlate with the ball Look for space to run into Close control of the ball when running with it defenders awareness of where the next movement is coming from defenders body shape to try and force players out
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Deliberate heading is now out of U11 grassroots matches. Here is how to coach chest, thigh and foot control so your players still win the ball in the air.
Long-range goals doubled at the 2026 World Cup as teams sat deep. Here is how to coach when to shoot from distance, the technique, and the follow-up.
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.
