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9v9 pre-season sessions

6 9v9 pre-season sessions for grassroots football coaches. 9v9 is for U12 and U13 under Future Fit. A bigger pitch, more players.

Reviewed by James Whitlock, FA Level 2 coach · Last updated 20 September 2026

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⏱Session timeline

U11 Pre-Season · Week 1

U11–U12 · 60 min — A 60-minute first-week-back session designed for rust, mixed fitness, and a smile at the end. No long laps, no…

U11 Pre-Season — Week 2

U11–U12 · 60 min — A 60-minute reactivation session — extending technical reps from week 1 with light pressure and a touches-heavy SSG.

U13 Pre-Season — Rebuild Phase (Weeks 3-4)

U13–U14 · 75 min — A 75-minute pre-season session for weeks 3-4 — where technical pattern play meets fitness with the ball.

U13 Pre-Season — Week 1 Reactivation

U13–U14 · 60 min — First week back from summer. Players have rust, lower fitness, and forgotten teammates' names. 60 minutes designed to…

U13 Pre-Season — Week 2 Touch & Tempo

U13–U14 · 60 min — Second week back. The rust is partially gone, the squad knows each other again, fitness is starting to climb. Now…

U13 Pre-Season — Week 4

U13–U14 · 75 min — A 75-minute rebuild session focused on opposed pattern play — the rebuild phase intensified, with active defenders…

U13 Pre-Season — Week 5

U13–U14 · 75 min — A 75-minute match-realistic session — the rebuild is done, intensity rises. SSG-heavy with finishing pressure. First…

▦Session blocks

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?FAQ

What is 9v9 pre-season sessions?
6 9v9 pre-season sessions for grassroots football coaches. 9v9 is for U12 and U13 under Future Fit. A bigger pitch, more players.

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