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My 5 year old starts soccer
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:07 pm
Practice Thursday. So guys give me some info on the game. I am clueless about this sport. What are some good ideas that I can work with her every afternoon. Maybe in bout 15 years she can be just arse bad arse as Hope solo. Yeah I know bout her from E60 episode.
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Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:12 pm to lsutigers0705
When I was 5 every kid just swarmed after the ball.... idk if they teach five year olds tactics... but that was 16 years ago for me times may have changed.
One thing you can do as she gets older is ask the coach to put her on the left if she is right footed so she can learn to play with her less dominant foot.
One thing you can do as she gets older is ask the coach to put her on the left if she is right footed so she can learn to play with her less dominant foot.
This post was edited on 9/4/12 at 7:13 pm
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:14 pm to lsutigers0705
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Maybe in bout 15 years she can be just arse bad arse as Hope solo.
She can be a loud-mouthed ho? jk...
Get her comfortable with the ball at her feet. If she really likes the sport suggest that she walk around the house with a ball at her feet. It worked for Stuart Holden.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:16 pm to cwil177
Make her play barefoot in the yard. Will teach her not to toe-kick it.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:23 pm to lsutigers0705
let her frick around with no direction at all until she is like 7 or 8. if she likes it now, give her a ball and let her just literally do any god damn thing with it for fun. that's it.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 7:28 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
During her practices, make sure the coach doesn't put them in any line-oriented drills. That kills any kind of fun they should be having. Teach her to dribble with the outside of her toe, she'll dominate by the time she is six.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:33 pm to pvine187
So basically just let her have fun. Thst was the plan but I would love to practice with her in the yard. Just wanna make sure i dont screw her up by teaching her the wrong way to play soccer. Just some basic stuff we can do in the yard together. As far as dribbling goes don't let her dribble it with her toes on the ball, basically the side of the foot. I hope my terminology is correct(dribbling). Thanks guys every lil bit will help. As for as solo just not with the attitude she has.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:35 pm to lsutigers0705
She's 5, I doubt you'll do anything that'll mess up her game 
Posted on 9/4/12 at 9:09 pm to lsutigers0705
Dude, she's 5. Just let her kick the damn ball around the yard. If soccer is something she likes and sticks to, technique etc won't really come into play until her middle school years.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 9:25 pm to Meursault
Practice = 1 player, 1 ball. If any coach tries to line them up in 'positions' or tactics they are responsible for destroying creativity in youth soccer. Ideally your daughter will be playing 4v4 until she is 9 and continue to play 4v4 to improve.
Posted on 9/4/12 at 10:08 pm to lsutigers0705
I played when I was about that age, didn't make it past a few years though
Posted on 9/4/12 at 10:33 pm to Pumpkins
I started playing at 5. I remember just sliding around the rugby scrum in the middle, waiting for the ball to pop out. My dad told me that was the only way I would score. Pounce on it, dribble it away from the masses, and go shoot.
I was a ball hog back then. If I had the ball, I was going the distance and shooting.
I was a ball hog back then. If I had the ball, I was going the distance and shooting.
Posted on 9/5/12 at 8:27 am to WarSlamEagle
I am a youth coach and I can tell you most practices will be filled with games and not designed to teach much tactis or technique. At this age we are just introducing the sport. You definitely want to stay away from lines if at all possible, hopefuly your coach knows that. As far as things you can do, juggling is good, just kick the ball around in the yard and like others have said try to get away from using the toe! Games on the weekend will likely be "herd ball" but its still fun to watch as a parent......
Posted on 9/5/12 at 8:32 am to lsutigers0705
My three year old started yesterday. Easily the most enthusiastic kid there. The drills were mostly designed to teach simple concepts like team work and listening to the coach.
Posted on 9/5/12 at 8:37 am to lsutigers0705
Go on youtube, tons of drills on there for kids. Fun times right there man, enjoy. My youngest is now 9 and I just turned him over to the pro coaches at the club (u10 academy program). I coached him since he was 4 like my other kids... 
Posted on 9/5/12 at 8:38 am to thebert4130
quote:Kids that age dont understand this yet and dont need to. Best thing to do is individual skill drills.
simple concepts like team work
Posted on 9/5/12 at 9:37 am to The Mick
Thanks guys for ur input. I'm really excited to watch her have fun. These are the best times as a parent.
Posted on 9/5/12 at 11:16 pm to The Mick
Purple team vs red team? Keep the ball away from the reds if you are purple?
Posted on 9/5/12 at 11:28 pm to thebert4130
I'm coaching 4 year olds. My goal is for them to not pick up the ball with their hands and to not bite each other. If we accomplish that, we're doing well.
Posted on 9/5/12 at 11:34 pm to hendersonshands
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I'm coaching 4 year olds. My goal is for them to not pick up the ball with their hands and to not bite each other. If we accomplish that, we're doing well.
Ah, the Tony Pulis method.
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