across the line

footy4kids football patches are a fun new way to reward and motivate your players (and even win more games!)

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"I have one child on my U6 team who regularly misbehaves even with his parents around...

I had a couple of heart to hearts with him, but that didn't seem to help much.

Then I started giving footy4kids patches... He earned one for bravery at the last game for getting up so quickly after falls. I had told him that he would get something for that. He was so excited. After I gave the patches out..I told him about a special patch he could earn for listening and following directions. We worked on a couple more practice games, he listened, did what he was told and said: "I've followed directions!" I gave him a gold star.

It is amazing what a little thing like a patch can do." Lee

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Across the line

improves dribbling, ball control and communication

across the line

Two teams play soccer on a field without goals. A point is scored when a player dribbles the ball over and stops the ball within three feet of the end line.

COACHING POINTS

"Push the ball into space" - move ahead into open space.

"Keep control of the ball" - when crossing the line.

"Pass the ball if a teammate is open for a pass" - passing is more efficient than dribbling.

"If you can't dribble forward, look to pass the ball backward" - use this game to teach players the concept of support.

VARIATIONS

Harder: Stop the ball on the end line for a point.

Easier: Vary the field size. Wider field makes it easier for the offensive team.

Make smaller teams (2 vs. 2 or even 1 vs. 1). Winning team stay on.