Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Active Start Week 11

Run Around the Castle

Physical Literacy

Organization:

Players spread out inside a 20 x 16 yard area.

Procedure:

Players move around in different directions looking to find space and move away from other players. Players follow the movement of the facilitator.

Variations: Walking (forwards and backwards), running, skipping, knees up, jumping (i.e. kangaroo or bunny), hop (i.e., frog), rolling, bear crawl, lunges, shuffling, tippy toes, etc.

Emphasis: Listening, following instruction, physical literacy, having fun, and being positive!

Additional Notes: If you think of more movements, please feel free to do them. Try to be creative!

King/Queen of the Ring

Dribbling/Shielding

Organization:

All players have a ball each and are placed in a circle approx 15m in diameter.

Procedure:

Players dribble their ball ensuring that the ball is always moving. On coaches command all players keep their own under control while attempting to kick other players balls out of the circle. If a players ball is kicked from the circle, they can return after 10 toe taps.

NOTE: If children are too young to understand, have the parents play as well. This can help the children understand how to play the game as they will be immitating their parents movements.

Emphasis: Movement skills and dribbling

Additional Notes: Make sure to adapt to the level of play of the players at your field. Each child understand things differently

Mini-Game

Organization:

6 players spread out inside a 20 x 16 yard area.

Parents outline the parameter of the field.

Procedure:

Player engage in a 3 v 3 mini-game.

5 min- 6 soccer balls are placed on the field (one for each child)

10 min- 3 soccer balls are placed on the field

5 min- 1 soccer ball is placed on the field

Facilitator should have extra balls on hand to throw out when a ball goes out a play.

When players score give out high fives!

Have volunteer coaches help out by taking balls out of nets when they are scored.

Ensure that all players are having a chance to rotate in. (Volunteer coaches need to help with this)

Emphasis: Heads up. Keep moving. Having fun and trying your best!

Additional Notes: Involve your parents at this age group. Ask the question, "Hello parents, would you all mind helping me out by standing along the parameter of the field? This will help move the game along while keeping the children engaged." Say, "If a ball goes out of play please either roll or tap it back in for the players to continue playing. Act as a "side board," like in hockey."