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U7 · 3v3

The First Kick

Coaching girls at Under-7 — the 3v3 game

“The most important session you will ever run is their first one.”

3v3
No goalkeeper · No offside · Size 3 ball · 4×2.5ft goals · Retreat line
Max touches
3v3 gives every player more ball contact than any other format
Ages 5–6
The developmental window for first competitive football
Coach Note
The biggest coaching mistake at U7 is talking too much. A child who is moving and touching the ball is learning. A child standing listening to you is not. Keep the ball moving. Keep them moving. Technique comes from happy repetition, not instruction stops.

What this book covers

1
3v3 — every rule explained
2
Development at ages 5–6 — what she can and can't do yet
3
What makes a great U7 session
4
Coaching language for young footballers
5
Keeping every player involved — no waiting, no queues
6
The goalkeeper at 3v3 — rotation and play
7
Session plans — four complete sessions
8
Talking to parents of U7 players

What you’ll be able to do

  • Run a 3v3 session with maximum engagement and minimal queuing
  • Use the retreat line as a coaching tool
  • Give feedback that builds rather than damages confidence
  • Spot the child who is struggling socially and intervene gently
  • Send every player home wanting to come back
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