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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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change soccer

involve every player in a fun 2 v 2 or 3 v 3 game that emphasizes co-operation and skill development.

 
Organisation

Group is split into two; if odd number, coach joins in or plays the strongest squad a player short. change soccer.

In the example shown, three players from each team play a normal game.
Three players on each team are collective goalkeepers; positioned no more than 2-yards off each goal line.

They are not allowed to handle ball.

Goals count only below knee height.

Coach shouts "Change!" and on-field teams run back to goal line, without touching the ball again, to become the goalkeepers.

Goalkeeping teams become the on-field teams and move quickly to win possession.

Coach shouts "Change!" at any time.

Make goals wide enough so that it's not too difficult to score.

Any major infraction means a free shot from the half-way line, with no goalkeepers.

Teaching Points
Encourage players to pass frequently in order to create scoring chances.

Encourage goalkeeping team to move sideways together, as a wall.

Defenders should help each other and stay on their feet as much as possible.

Target
To outscore the opposition.

 

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