As part of its 'Future Fit' programme, the FA is introducing changes to age-related playing formats from next season.
The main changes are:
The main changes are:
- A new 3v3 format for under-sevens. Read more
- Under-eights and under-nines will do 5v5 (an extra year). Read more
- Under-10s and under-11s will do 7v7 (an extra year). Read more
- Under-12s and under-13s will do 9v9 (an extra year). Read more
- 11v11 will start at under-14s onwards. Read more
The aim is to enhance enjoyment and involvement for all players, through encouraging more touches and more ball-rolling time.
There have been slight rule tweaks to some of the formats, so whether you are a coach or parent/guardian, it is worth reading up.
Find out more about Future Fit generally.
The format changes, by season:
There have been slight rule tweaks to some of the formats, so whether you are a coach or parent/guardian, it is worth reading up.
Find out more about Future Fit generally.
The format changes, by season:
