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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:

  • Benefits of playing in this format

  • Player development issues

  • Timeline of implementation in Alabama

  • Tactical implications and age appropriate tactics

  • Modified rules of the game for each age

  • Organization needs – field sizes/ layouts, referees, and goals

  • Coaching for the Small Sided Games coach

  • Alabama competitive team issues

  • League formats and issues

 

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