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0 Transition for 8 v 8 to 11 v 11

By Mike Smith Question - I’m coaching a u12-u13’s Girls team at a weak Travel level of technical ability. However, they are transitioning from 8v8 to 11v11 and I’m looking for the answer of what formation I should introduce and the training sessions to help me get the players to understand? In answering the question

1 Organizing Small-Sided Teams - Part II

Last week I gave examples of formations that you can use in the 6v6 format that is used in many areas of the US for U9 and U10 teams. You don't have too much flexibility when there are only six players on your team.

With the 8v8 format you can do a number of things to play to the strengths of your team or the weaknesses of the opponent.

The most common line-up I've seen is a 3-3-1. This formation gives you

1 Formations for Young Teams Part II

Last week I gave examples of formations that you can use in the 6v6 format that is used in many areas of the US for U9 and U10 teams. You don't have too much flexibility when there are only six players on your team. With the 8v8 format you can do a number of things