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- Modified soccer will develop
players faster with more touches.
- Opportunity for less complicated
and better decisions.
- Less players, coach can see the
players clearer.
- Offers Parent/coaches an
opportunity to grow in progressions also.
- Teaches kids that they can play
3V3 (street soccer) soccer in the school yard or back
yard.
- More exposure to defending and
attacking principles
- No Refs- NO pressure
- Better fitness training and
players physically match field
- Before you can run, you have to
learn how to walk.
- Micro soccer offers natural
progressions up to full sized soccer
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US Soccer recommendations
No score or standings kept till U-12
Coaches attend appropriate coaching module.
No slide tackling at younger levels
Opposing teams shake hands at the end of the game
Spectators should be there to enjoy and encourage.
Use "split field" model to utilize space and resources |
COACHING
MICRO SOCCER
The
most fun and easiest group to coach. |
PRACTICE STRATEGY |
FUN,FUN, and more Fun
Put kids in environment where they play lots of
games and get lots of touches on the ball. Their
skills will improve without them even knowing it.
Have a practice plan for a lot of non stop action |
GAMEDAY STRATEGY |
More Fun !!
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and making new
friends.
Make sure to have oranges and drinks for half time.
"When we have the ball, play as a team and try to
score. When the other team has the ball, stop them
from scoring."
Shake hands at the end of the game.
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MICRO SOCCER
CHALLENGES |
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GETTING
EVERYONE "ONBOARD"
-The biggest challenge for Micro Soccer is getting
parents and coaches to buy into the Micro Soccer
philosophy.
-For many years a lot of programs started at
6V6 and players progressed up to 11V11. So in many
parents eyes, playing 3v3 or 4v4 is a step back.
-Soccer community is doing a lot to try to educate
everyone on the benefits of Micro Soccer. Many of
the major youth soccer organizations have free
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