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U6 and U7 Football Coaching Articles
Everything written for U6 and U7 coaches in one place — 3 articles covering drills, session ideas and the coaching points that matter at this age.
Reading is one thing, running the session is another.
Browse ready-to-run U6 and U7 session plans →Small-Sided Games for U6: Quick Choices, Big Fun
Help your U6 players think fast and touch the ball loads with this simple small-sided game built around quick decisions in tight spaces.
Read →Moving from Under 7s to Under 8s: A Coach's Guide to 5v5 Football
Moving from Under 7s to Under 8s is the biggest single jump in the youth pathway, and it is easy to underestimate. The format goes from 3v3 to 5v5,…
Read →Moving from Under 6s to Under 7s: A Coach’s Guide to 3v3 Football
Moving from Under 6s to Under 7s introduces children to their first structured match format. Under 7s typically play 3v3.
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