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9-a-side formation: 4-2-1-1

Why choose this 9v9 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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9-aside formation: 3-2-1-2

Why choose this 9v9 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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9-aside formation: 3-1-2-1-1

Why choose this 9v9 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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Transitions matter

One team tries to retain possession – but if the other team wins it, they can react quickly to score.

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9-aside formation: 3-3-2

Why choose this 9v9 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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9-aside formation: 3-4-1

Why choose this 9v9 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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7-aside formation: 2-1-2-1

Why choose this 7v7 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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7-aside formation: 1-3-2

Why choose this 7v7 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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Small-sided game: Combine and support

Sharpen up your players’ technical skills and reactions to transitions in this three-part session.

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Small-sided game: Pressed into action

Apply pressure, regain possession and then use the ball in this session. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two ...

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Small-sided game: Mastering the basics

This three-part session introduces receiving, passing, turning and communication.

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Benefits of using small-sided games

Young players need as many touches as they can get to help develop their first touch, control, passing, shooting and decision-making both ...

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Execute the high press

Developing players’ ability to work as a unit and apply pressure up the pitch.

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Mastering positioning

Helps players understand how to change their position, whether their team has the ball or not.

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Pass or dribble?

Decision-making is crucial – here, the choice is whether to keep the ball or play it to a team-mate.

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When to introduce the goalkeeper role

Introducing the role of goalkeeper at the earliest ages can be beneficial to the development of all players, writes Ian Barker – if it is ...

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7-aside formation: 2-2-2

Why choose this 7v7 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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My minis manifesto

From maximising time with the ball, to making them want to come back - five key principles Steve Oakes lives by when coaching mini soccer.

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Small-sided game: Mastering the flanks

Develop your players’ ability to create goal-scoring opportunities from wide areas.

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7-aside formation: 3-1-2

Why choose this 7v7 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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7-aside formation: 2-3-1

Why choose this 7v7 formation? Review the pros and cons, in possession and out of possession principles, and each position

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Goalkeepers learn to play out

Players are encouraged to be patient in the build up and to use the goalkeeper as an extra player to pass to.

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Covering and recovering

An activity which encourages players to support team-mates and win back the ball.

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Prepare players for the move to nine-a-side

Young players and their coaches face challenges in stepping up from seven-a-side. Carl Wild discusses how to navigate them and what ...

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