7v7 SOCCER

Preparing for a Successful Sessions, Games and Season:

Connect with your players - Ensure they known your name!
Highlight "Good Behavior & Work Ethic"!
Plan ahead, review activities in advance and make note of what you are going to do (write it down and have a note in your pocket.
Adjust: Don't be afraid to change it, if it's not working.
Community: Connect with families via email.

7v7 Game Format

2 x 25 mins
No Heading and No Punting
When GK has the ball, return to your side of the field.
Offside Law in effect from build-out line.

The Play Practice Play Format

We have adopted the Play Practice Play format for coaching and training our youth, we believe that this format allows children to learn, develop skills and also entrust them to become the decision makers on the field. The format is simple and enjoyable for players and coaches and consists of a small sided game, followed by skills based activities and conditioned games followed by a scrimmage at the end of the session. This format is used by all our recreational and select level coaches, players and teams.

Key Coaching Points for these age groups

Speed of Play is Important
Close Control is Important
Heads Up - See the Field
Create & Find Space and Time

Quick Defense (Recognize who is the first defender)
Recognize Risk v Reward
Be Active (don't stand around)
Take Shots Early

Begin training Sessions with Small Sided Games

2v2, 3v2, 3v3, 4v4, etc.
As kids arrive just add them to the numbers and encourage them to manage the games (call outs, fouls, etc) with coaches support.

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