3VO Football

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

Two excellent sessions yesterday afternoon at Billingborough playing fields.

Firstly we had the U9's, U10's and U11's development at 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Theme : Dribbling

The Second session was for our U11, U12, U13, U14 Grassroots/ Development players at 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Theme: Scanning.

Key games and skills developed in both sessions 👇

Monster Balldog
​​Development :
​Head-Up Dribbling: Players cannot just look at the ball; they must constantly scan the field to identify open spaces and avoid the incoming defender.

​Numbers Game: 1v1 Duels
​​Development:
​Transition Speed: Builds the mental habit of instantly attacking the moment possession is won, converting defensive wins directly into aggressive dribbling.

Gates Passing Game
Development :
Pre-Receiving Perception (Scanning): Players must look over their shoulders before receiving the ball to identify which gates are unoccupied.

FUNino 2-Touch Middle Zone with Bounce Players
Development :
Early Off-the-Ball Scanning: The 2-touch rule in the middle means players cannot wait until they receive the ball to look up; they must scan the pitch while the ball is traveling to them.

OUR NEXT SESSIONS ⚽⚽:

Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm (Mixed Ability) Ages 10 & 11 at Billingborough Playing Fields.

Friday 5pm to 6pm (Grassroots & training only) Ages 7 & 8 at Sleaford Town Football Club.

Friday 5pm to 6pm (Grassroots & training only) Ages 9 & 10 at Sleaford Town Football Club.

Friday 6pm to 7pm (Grassroots & training only) Ages 11,12 & 13 at Sleaford Football Club.

12/09/2026

Sleaford Town Free Taster Session !

What a fantastic turnout for our free taster session at Sleaford Town Football Club! Our U8/U9 and U10/U11 groups brought incredible energy to the pitch - we had absolute fun, showed brilliant respect for each other, and focused hard on developing our technical skills.

​This is what we covered and the exact skills the young players were developing:

​1. FUNino (3v3 to 4 Goals)
By using two goals per side instead of one, we naturally break up the classic "honey-pot" crowding/ Swarming around the ball.

​Development : Players learn spatial intelligence (scanning to switch play), composure in tight spots, and instant defensive reaction the moment possession changes.

​2. Numbers Queue Game (Overload Duels)
A fast-paced number calling game (1v1, 2v2, 3v3) that keeps everyone on their toes.

​Development : Sharpens cognitive reaction speed (translating a called number into instant tactical movement), builds 1v1 confidence, and eliminates standing around on the sidelines.

​3. The 3v3 Wave Game
Continuous waves of 3v3 action that place high demands on quick transitions and rapid counter-attacks.

​Development : Teaches defensive communication, rewards fast decision-making in attack, and builds mental resilience across continuous high-intensity reps.

​4. Bounce Players FUNino (3v3 + 3 Wall Players)
Adding outside bounce players forces the team in possession to stretch the field and use tactical support.

​Development : Incentivises dynamic one-two combination play, teaches the value of width and depth, and keeps 100% of players actively involved even when on the perimeter.

​Huge thank you to all the parents for bringing the kids down and supporting the session.

Which drill was your child's favourite? Let us know in the comments below! ⚽👇

08/09/2026

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05/09/2026

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Fast-paced, high-touch 3v3 FUNino football designed to build confidence, quick decision-making, and game intelligence for boys and girls. Sessions (Billingborough Playing Fields) Mondays 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Ages 8–10 (Mixed Ability) Mondays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Ages 11–13 (Experienced) Wednesda...

31/08/2026

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31/08/2026

Why 4 goals instead of 2 ?
The simple pitch change that builds smarter footballers.

Forces constant scanning.
Traditional pitches create narrow tunnel vision toward one goal. Two wide targets force players to lift their heads, scan both flanks, and read the defender’s posture before receiving the ball.

Rewards intelligent Play
If defenders collapse on one side, the opposite goal opens up immediately. Players quickly learn to recognize to exploit empty space on the weak side.