Developing good technique is essential at this age. The development includes making the most of the moment of transition in counter attacks, compact in defence, preventing forward play and penetrating lines. Small-sided games are ideal at this age to get across defend attack principles.
Recommended to play 9v9 PRIORITY: Development of Individual Technique at Speed
The aim of this game is for one team to keep the ball for as long as possible while the other team blocks passing routes. Players must remember that they have to pass the ball to a team mate within their own zone before passing into the end zone. MORE
Teams have one ball each and must race against each other running with the ball in a relay to see who can get all of their players back to base first. MORE
This is a great unopposed session for using the skill of dribbling but it adds on the bits you would need when playing a game like turning and shooting. MORE