Get your midfield controlling the game! Build your players confidence to take the ball under pressure in tight situations in order to build a sustained attack.
Look at the great midfielders over time, they’re all so comfortable on the ball. It’s not coincidence that the best teams have the best midfielders, that Barcelona team had Iniesta and Xavi at its heart, who demanded the ball and wanted to build attacks through possession. This session emphasises the importance of being comfortable on the ball when under pressure and highlights the success it can bring.
Get your players being confident receiving the ball and moving it on to build possession.
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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.
