Transcript Small Sided Games Power Point Presentation

UYSA Small Sided Games
“How Will It Impact Your Program?”
Greg Maas
State Technical Director, Utah Youth Soccer Association
USSF A License, NSCAA International Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth
License; US Soccer, NSCAA and US Youth Soccer National Staff Coach and
Instructor; and Region IV Boys ODP Region Staff Coach
The World’s Game
Background
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In August 2002, US Youth
Soccer and our 55 State
Associations unanimously
approved changes to the
Policy on Players and Playing
Rules for those under the age
of twelve.
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Effective September 1, 2003
these new rules for Small
Sided Games will be
implemented nationwide.
Rationale
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More touches on the ball.
Greater exposure to technical
and tactical situations.
Intuitive development transition becomes
automatic.
Goal scoring opportunities is
increased.
Greater involvement and
motivation.
More FUN!
Considerations
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Larger numbers on the field (i.e., 11 v 11) create more concern
about positions and systems, versus the general development of
the individual player and their understanding of the concepts of
the game.
At the younger ages, spatial awareness and the lack of technical
and tactical range often sets the players up for failure.
Most coaches are parent coach volunteers with limited soccer
background, yet are faced with arguably the most critical period
of player development in soccer.
Coaching games with larger numbers than 6 v 6 are often too
complicated, so coaches often focus on structural issues (i.e.,
formation and positions) rather than individual technique and
small group tactics.
Are Your Priorities in Order?
UYSA Soccer Mandates
Effective 2008-09 Season
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U6/7
No more than 4 v 4
No Goalkeepers
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U8/9
No more than 6 v 6
Goalkeepers
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U10/11
No more than 8 v 8
Goalkeepers
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U12+
11 v 11
Goalkeepers
The International Game
Small Sided Games – National Associations
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Belgium:
U6-8 5 v 5; U9-10 8 v 8
Canada:
U6 3 v 3; U8 4 v 4; U10 7 v 7 U12
8v8
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England:
U8 5 v 5; U10 7 v 7 to 8 v 8
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Germany:
U6 4 v 4; U7-12 6 v 6 to 8 v 8
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Ireland:
U8 5 v 5; U10 7 v 7; U12 9 v 9
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Netherlands:
U7 4 v 4; U8-11 7 v 7
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Norway:
U7-10 5 v 5; U11-12 7 v 7
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Romania:
U6-11 5 v 5 to 8 v 8
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Scotland:
U8 4 v 4; U9-12 6 v 6 to 8 v 8
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Spain:
U6-10 5 v 5; U11-13 7 v 7
Are You The Next . . .
Recommended Guidelines
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U6/7
Field:
Goals:
Roster:
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8v8
45-55 x 70-80
7 x 21
10-14
U12+
Field:
Goals:
Roster:
6v6
35-45 x 50-60
6 x 18
Single Field 8-10/Duel Field 16-18
U10/11
Field:
Goals:
Roster:
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20-30 x 30-40
5 x 10, Pop-Ups, Corner Flags, or
Cones
Single Field 6-8/Duel Field 12-14
U8/9
Field:
Goals:
Roster:
4v4
11 v 11
110 x 70
Regulation
Maximum 18
Logistical Challenges
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Field Availability
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Referees
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Single vs. Duel Field
Goals
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Field Coordinators and Facilitators
Roster Size
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No Need At U6/7
Coaches
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Marking and Size
Cones, Corner Flags Are Inexpensive
Playing Rules
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Readily Available
Are We Too Organized?
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Coaches feel more pressure to win.
Team play is priority versus player development.
Instructions offered to players are driven by pressure to win or
achieve certain goals.
Players are discouraged to dribble in favor of passing or
“kicking.”
Direct play is safer method and preferred.
Mistakes are often frowned upon.
Youth play resembles adult sport.
Positional organization is more important than free play or the
freedom of expression.
Kids have forgotten how to “play.”
Teaching The Game
3 Principles of Soccer: Attacking, Defending, and Transition
Attacking Principles:
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Make the field as large as
possible. Get wide and
Deep.
Pass the ball deep (forward)
when possible.
Keep possession.
Create chances to score as
often as possible.
Defending Principles:
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Make the field as small as
possible.
Press the ball (go to it).
Delay the ball (go back
toward own goal).
Squeeze the field (move
toward the flanks).
Pressure the ball and keep
good depth and balance.
Teaching The Game
3 Principles of Soccer: Attacking, Defending, and Transition
Transition Principles:
When losing possession:
 Nearest player provides immediate
pressure to ball.
 Remaining players recover behind
the ball.
When regaining possession:
 Player in possession attempts to
move the ball forward.
 Players close to the ball offer good
support.
 Players away from the ball make
the field as large as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whose Idea Was This?
US Youth Soccer has been a proponent of Small Sided Games since
the 1980’s. Small Sided Games are endorsed by our US National
Staff Coaches, US National Staff Instructors, State Directors of
Coaching (Technical Directors), US National Team Coaches, State
Association and Region Presidents; including, many foreign soccer
Organizations, such as: England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany,
France, Brazil and Korea to name a few.
Will I Need More Coaches?
No, if you currently play 8 v 8 for U8’s, you probably have twelve players
rostered per team. To Play 6 v 6 without changing your roster simply use
the “Duel-Field” method and roster size can actually be increased to 16.
F.A.Q. Continued
Will I Need More Fields?
Rather than build new fields, “convert” your existing ones. For
U11 8 v 8, they can play the width of an existing full sized field and 4 v 4 fields
can be laid out in grassy spaces for play.
Will I Need More Referees?
Small Sided Games rarely need more than one referee to cover the
Field. U6-8 do not need referees, only field supervisors or
monitors. Parents or acting coaches can also referee the game.
Will I Need More Goals?
Yes, but they should not be permanent or expensive. A number of
Manufacturers produce lightweight portable goals or you can simply use traffic
Cones or corner flags. Remember – don’t let children play on the goals.
F.A.Q. Continued
We’ll Have To Break Up Our Current Roster!
No, simply adopt the “Duel-Field” method, which will actually
allow for increased roster size.
How Many Players On A Roster?
If playing 4 v 4 no more than eight, 6 v 6 no more than 10. Since
participation is a priority, every player should play 50% of the game.
If playing a “Duel-Field” method, you could have as many as 14 on a 4 v 4
Team or 18 on a 6 v 6 team.
What Is The “Duel-Field” Method?
Recommended for 4 v 4 and 6 v 6. Two fields side by side with substitutes and
coaches between. Players rotate from field “A” to field “B” to substitute. This
maximizes player participation. Each teams coach monitors one of the fields.
Duel-Field System
Example: 3 v 3 (up to 12 per team)
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Field “A”
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Coaches and Substitutes
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One coach or field monitor manages
both teams in a 3 v 3 game and up to
three substitutes.
An assistant coach or team parent
manages the substitutes in between
both fields.
At halftime, one team rotates from
field “A” to field “B” creating a new
opponent.
Spectators cheer from the outside, but
not from behind the goals.
Field “B”
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One coach or field monitor manages
both teams in a 3 v 3 game and up to
three substitutes.
Available Resources
(Guidelines of Play, Player & Coaching Development, and More)
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www.utahyouthsoccer.net Utah Youth Soccer Association
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www.usyouthsoccer.org United States Youth Soccer
Association
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www.ussoccer.com United States Soccer Federation
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www.nscaa.com National Soccer Coaches Association of
America
UYSA Small Sided Games
“You Can Make The Difference!”
Greg Maas
State Technical Director, Utah Youth Soccer Association
USSF A License, NSCAA International Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth
License; US Soccer, NSCAA and US Youth Soccer National Staff Coach and
Instructor; and Region IV Boys ODP Region Staff Coach