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Does anybody else think 5vs5 is a strange set up formation

Thomas Edwards

5vs5 I can’t get my head around gk 1 defender 2 in middle and 1 striker. I try to ask the other team coaches 2 play 6vs6 in order to have a formation that to me makes more sense gk 2 defender 2 in the middle 1 striker 

does anybody else do this ? 

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    I agree with the points made in relation to starting the development journey with 3 v3 to increase individual player actions. At this age/stage it should be all about individual player development and not so much about positioning/tactics/formations. Getting them to fall in love with the game and creating an environment where they can experiment and feel safe to make mistakes are key. The FA Mini Football rules do allow us to play 3 v 3 , 4 v 4 which we should encourage much more than thinking about formations. Why do we play 5 v 5 with 3 subs shivering on the line when we could play two 4 v 4 games - space permitting. 

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    I agree with the points made in relation to starting the development journey with 3 v3 to increase individual player actions. At this age/stage it should be all about individual player development and not so much about positioning/tactics/formations. Getting them to fall in love with the game and creating an environment where they can experiment and feel safe to make mistakes are key. The FA Mini Football rules do allow us to play 3 v 3 , 4 v 4 which we should encourage much more than thinking about formations. Why do we play 5 v 5 with 3 subs shivering on the line when we could play two 4 v 4 games - space permitting. 

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