To blow away the cobwebs this fun competitive session gets your players to refresh their running with the ball, turning, shooting and defending skills through 1v1 competitive drills, a possession game and finally a one-touch finishing small-sided game.
These physically demanding practices will allow you to gauge the fitness levels of your players and their ability to use close ball control when tired - something that will be essential when playing on smaller tournament sized pitches!
Don't start this season slowly - teach your players to twist and turn like Ronaldo with this sharp skills session!
in more ways than one
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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.
