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.

Reviewed by James Whitlock, FA Level 2 coach · Last updated 31 August 2026

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.

?FAQ

What is 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.

Is this free to use on SimpleDrills?
Yes — all coaching content on SimpleDrills, including this page, is free to view, print, and use with your team.