Your complete guide to football formats with Chris Welburn | S7 Ep7

<p>Are you getting the most out of your players? </p><p>The format of the game can have a huge impact on how players learn, make decisions and enjoy football. Understanding why each format exists can help you create better learning experiences every week.</p><p>In this episode, Chris Welburn, coach development manager, explains the thinking behind each format. You&#39;ll learn which formats are right for which stage and help build your players’ decision making skills.</p><p>We also explore how to create the right environment for learning and how to help players get the most from every stage of their development.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re planning sessions or for matchday, this episode will help you get more from every format.</p><p>Access the webinar: <a href="https://learn.englandfootball.com/ongoing-learning/Grassroots-Webinars/2627/develop-my-players-across-different-game-formats"><u>https://learn.englandfootball.com/ongoing-learning/Grassroots-Webinars/2627/develop-my-players-across-different-game-formats</u></a></p><p>Get the Know Your Format guide:<a href="https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/faqs/where-can-i-find-out-more-about-the-changes-to-youth-football/index.html"> <u>https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/faqs/where-can-i-find-out-more-about-the-changes-to-youth-football/index.html</u></a></p><p>FutureFit Hub:<a href="https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/"> <u>https://futurefit.englandfootball.com/futurefit/</u></a></p><p>Covered in this episode:</p><ul><li><p>0:00 – Intro.</p></li><li><p>1:12 – Chris&#39; biggest coaching tip for connecting with players.</p></li><li><p>3:42 – The &quot;Know Your Format&quot; guide.</p></li><li><p>6:43 – How gradual progression through formats supports development and enjoyment.</p></li><li><p>8:40 – Supporting parents who want children to move to 11v11 sooner.</p></li><li><p>10:19 – The benefits of spending longer in smaller formats.</p></li><li><p>15:24 – A 60-second summary of the formats and their benefits.</p></li><li><p>17:26 – The benefits of 3v3.</p></li><li><p>18:19 – What a 3v3 matchday should look like.</p></li><li><p>20:51 – Sideline restarts and supporting better decision making.</p></li><li><p>25:14 – Designing practices that develop decision making.</p></li><li><p>27:27 – What is the retreat line and why does it matter?</p></li><li><p>30:20 – Creating the right environment when mistakes happen.</p></li><li><p>32:14 – How coaches should respond to mistakes.</p></li><