Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Juniors & Youth League - New Ball concept
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Description
The "New Ball" concept has been used successfully in Youth Leagues around the world. Basic principal is that whenever a ball goes out of play, the coach immediately introduces a "new ball" into play. Players spend more time playing (having fun/learning) and less time waiting for play to begin/re-start.
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Organization of Session
- 4v4, small sided game
- 20x20 to 25x25 size grid
- Can be used as the "game activity" at the end of practice
Key Points
- Each group of 4 attacks one goal and defends the other goal
- Any time the ball goes out of play, the coach (1), feeds a new ball into play
- Coach can adjust where and to whom the new ball is played to in order to involve all players
Coaching Points
- The concept is that the players spend more time playing with "new ball" as no time is spent on re-starts. Although re-starts are a part of the game, younger age players should be encouraged/enabled to play more. Re-starts can and should be taught as players get older.
- FC Nova recommends that "New Ball" be used for the majority of game/scrimmage activities for all players U9 and under. Coaches are encouraged to teach re-starts in limited practices and during games.