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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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9-aside formation: 3-2-3

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: 3-3-2

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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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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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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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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Former Spurs academy coach's expert insights

Youth specialist John Allpress on the importance of playing with both feet, young players’ motivation to improve and the art of coaching ...

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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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Off-the-ball positions

Helps players to appreciate where they need to be on the field when their team is out of possession.

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Introducing offside

As a team steps up to nine-a-side, they need to learn how to time runs and passes to stay onside.

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Ben Bartlett

Head of Academy Coaching

Former Head of Academy Coaching at Fulham FC, Ben spent 12 years redefining the coaching pathway at the English FA.

Ian Barker

Director of Coach Education

Former Director of coaching education at United Soccer Coaches, Ian has an unparalleled knowledge of the challenges facing youth coaches

Michael Beale

Championship Manager

One of the world’s most-highly regarded coaches, Michael has authored a number of books with Soccer Coach Weekly

Samantha Snow

Grassroots Director

Sam is Executive Director of Bluesprings Soccer Association and delivers coaching courses for US Soccer and United Soccer Coaches.

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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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How to know if a player is ready to move up an age group

Six important questions to consider before moving a player up an age group.

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Understanding the children we coach

A specialist in developmental behavior and a youth soccer coach, Dr Kristin Bird tells Sam Snow how blending her expertise gets the best ...

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Jeremy Tosaya: 'Kids must be centre of your environment'

Former US college coach JEREMY TOSAYA explains to STEPH FAIRBAIRN why your sessions should look like school recess - and how to estimate ...

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Learn lessons from 'Class of 92' legends

Grassroots clubs can take much from the way Manchester United nurtured the famous crop of youngsters that included David Beckham, writes IAN...

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Moving to nine-a-side: a rough guide

Brentford FC Foundation coach JAMES BROOKS talks to SCOTT MOWBERRY about the jump from seven-a-side and getting players thinking about the ...

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Choosing a formation

One of the most common questions from coaches at every course I deliver is about how to decide on a formation and which formations are best.

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Maintain principles in larger-sided games

In his latest article, BEN BARTLETT explains how to encourage adaptable skills in bigger-sided practice matches, through formations and ...

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