Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Active Start Session 8 U4

Simon Says

Listening/ Physical Literacy

Organization:

Players placed in front of the coach facing the coach.

Procedure:

Players follow the coach with his/her movements when they say "Coach says" so for example the coach may say, "Coach says throw your ball up and catch it" Players have to follow the coaches’ command. If the coach says, "Throw your ball up and catch it" and any players do this they do 2 jumping jacks. Coaches can take this game in many different directions - Be creative.

You can choose to start with or without the ball, depending on their engagment level of the children on your field.

Variations: Balance, sit, stand, touch head/tummy/nose/ear, throw ball up, put ball down, spin around, hop up and down, etc.

Emphasis: FUN and listening

Addtional Notes: Encourage the volunteer coaches to participate with the players. This will be helpful to players so they can see what to do. Another possibility would be to have the coach be "Simon"

Catch a Tail (10 mins)

Physical Literacy

Organization:

Players spread out inside the 3v3 Field

Procedure:

First have all the childrens parents surround the grid.

Bring the children in and have them choose an animal to be that has a tail.

Tell the children the pinnie will act as their "tail."

Tuck the "tail" into the back of their shorts.

Have the children run around the grid and have the facilitators attempt to pull out their "tails."

Progression: Volunteer coaches can be "it"; Parents can be "it";One player can be selected to be "it; All players can be "it"

Emphasis: Heads ups, keep running, have FUN!

Additional Notes: Be creative with the children. Encourage them by being loud and spirited! Ask your volunteer coaches to help the children out be giving them coaching tips such as running away from the facilitator and moving their hips.