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footy4kids recommends:
For new coaches:
For experienced coaches:
For coaches who are short on time:
For coaches of kids aged 5-8:
For coaches of kids aged 9-11:
For coaches of kids aged 12-15:
For coaches of small-sided teams:
For coaches who need warm-ups:
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Small Sided Games
from
Alabama Youth Soccer
a comprehensive
manual: the whats, hows, whys and whens of small sided games
in youth soccer.
Contents:
Introduction,
timeline, why Small Sided Games?, frequently asked questions, Insights from
the Professionals, Effective Playing Time VS Game Format and Roster Size,
Developing Skills with Small Sided Games!, SSG Tactics: Progression for 11 a
side soccer, Playing Format, Rules, Modifications, Logistics for the
Organization, Field layouts (Dual Field Method), Goals, Coaches and
Recreational Coaching Development, Referees, League Format, Competitive Team
Issues for Small Sided Games Implementation.
Introduction
This
[manual] is designed as a comprehensive support for the use of small sided
games in youth soccer in Alabama. United States Youth Soccer Association has
exhaustively studied and research youth soccer in terms of: enjoyment,
physical safety, player development- physical, psychological, cognitive,
technical, and tactical. These soccer guidelines follow child cognitive
development used for education.
The
answer is the use of age appropriate small sided games!
The
implementation of small sided games is being carried out in state
associations across the country. This is the direction to best develop our
young soccer players and to ensure a positive, fun environment for them.
Enclosed in these pages is insight from professionals on:
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Benefits of playing in this format
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Player development issues
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Timeline of implementation in Alabama
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Tactical implications and age appropriate
tactics
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Modified rules of the game for each age
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Organization needs – field sizes/ layouts,
referees, and goals
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Coaching for the Small Sided Games coach
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Alabama competitive team issues
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League formats and issues
download the
complete manual as a zipped .pdf file
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