Drills by Age Group

Every drill on SimpleDrills is tagged by age group, following the FA's Future Fit format pathway: 3v3 for U7, 5v5 for U8–U9, 7v7 for U10–U11, 9v9 for U12–U13, and 11v11 from U14 upwards. Pick your age group to see drills sized and structured for that stage.

6 age groups

U7 Drills

3v3 — the FA's new U7 entry format from 2026-27. More touches, more shots, more 1v1s. 2 drills.

U8–U9 Drills

5v5 — smaller pitches, smaller goals, more of every player on the ball. 54 drills.

U10–U11 Drills

7v7 — big enough for genuine team shape, small enough for meaningful time on the ball. 40 drills.

U12–U13 Drills

9v9 — the bridge to 11v11, with one less line of structure to learn. 89 drills.

U14–U18 Drills

11v11 — the full game. Full pitch, full team, all the tactical demands of senior football. 117 drills.

Adult Drills

11v11 — senior grassroots football, Sunday mornings and beyond. 49 drills.