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Soccer coaching help
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:40 pm
Need some guidance…I’m coaching my kids 7-8 year old soccer team and I don’t know much about soccer. I volunteered bc they were short several coaches. They are beyond kick the ball that way, but only a couple on the team are able to pass to open teammate to score type thing.
They play 4vs4 with no goalie. How should I position them, what should some obtainable goals be? Any pointers appreciated.
They play 4vs4 with no goalie. How should I position them, what should some obtainable goals be? Any pointers appreciated.
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Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:45 pm to LSUBogeyMan
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They play 4vs4 with no goalie. How should I position them
What the frick? How big are the goals?
I guess do a 1-2-1 diamond with the 2 in the middle patrolling the outside on both ends while you have one dedicated defender and one dedicated striker that also drops in the midfield.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:51 pm to Broski
Goals are 6x12. We had one game and I tried the diamond - we got curb stomped and the they were all confused as shite.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:53 pm to patnuh
Did you just post from an alter or are you a different guy from the OP?
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:54 pm to LSUBogeyMan
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I’m coaching my kids 7-8 year old soccer team...
No matter your tactics and shape, bunch ball will prevail.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 9:57 pm to Broski
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Did you just post from an alter or are you a different guy from the OP?
Ah, switched from phone to iPad….
Posted on 1/28/23 at 10:00 pm to Alyosha
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No matter your tactics and shape, bunch ball will prevail.
This was the case. I guess I should focus more on simpler fundamentals.
Posted on 1/28/23 at 10:03 pm to patnuh
Focus on first touch and introduce the idea of using their weaker foot for control and passing first, then shooting once they master the first two.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:12 am to LSUBogeyMan
Ask Gaston his son plays soccer and kicks field goals
Posted on 1/29/23 at 6:37 am to WaltTeevens
Require that they all read Inverting the Pyramid before the next game and they’ll know what to do.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 7:30 am to LSUBogeyMan
Is it U7-U8 so (6 and 7 year olds) or actual 7 & 8 year olds?
If the latter I would just have 2 defenders and 2 attackers with everyone coming back to defend. As a coach, just concentrate on dribbling, both feet, inside and outside the foot. They should be able to dribble any direction and turn without losing the ball. Incorporate some basic passing and shooting and go from there. It is tough if some kids are experienced and others have only played one or two seasons.
If the latter I would just have 2 defenders and 2 attackers with everyone coming back to defend. As a coach, just concentrate on dribbling, both feet, inside and outside the foot. They should be able to dribble any direction and turn without losing the ball. Incorporate some basic passing and shooting and go from there. It is tough if some kids are experienced and others have only played one or two seasons.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 8:25 am to WaltTeevens
At U8 they were already playing with goalies, but the rules were different than now and that goalie had to kick it out of the box to initiate play.
Just give your fatty another juice box.
Just give your fatty another juice box.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 11:07 am to Gaston
At that age, teach them skills to become them better players. Who cares if they win, only if they improve from start to finish.
Now, have fun convincing the parents that this is the best course.
Edited to say, when you play, play hard to win, but don't use wins as a measurement for success, measure where each player started and if they got better during the season.
Now, have fun convincing the parents that this is the best course.
Edited to say, when you play, play hard to win, but don't use wins as a measurement for success, measure where each player started and if they got better during the season.
This post was edited on 1/29/23 at 11:10 am
Posted on 1/29/23 at 11:41 am to LSUBogeyMan
I hate the 4 v 4 bc it turns into one dominant athlete just going Maradona and scoring 50 goals.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 11:43 am to Broski
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I guess do a 1-2-1 diamond with the 2 in the middle patrolling the outside on both ends while you have one dedicated defender and one dedicated striker that also drops in the midfield.
This is really the only option. And teach them to stay disciplined and move together
Posted on 1/29/23 at 5:50 pm to SabiDojo
I have them do a ton of 1v1, 2v2 at this age. It’s fun and competitive and they are getting tons of touches, shots, and working on defense. But it’s not tons of “drills” that if you overdue will really bore the kids and may turn them off to the sport.
I obviously do individual ball work at the start of practice with some drills after but I want them to actually play most of the practice.
I obviously do individual ball work at the start of practice with some drills after but I want them to actually play most of the practice.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 6:35 pm to saderade
Tell one player to stay back (defense).
Tell one player to stay high (attack-not cherry picking)
Tell the other two to move where the ball moves.
That'll keep *some* space.
But yes, don't worry about much else, this is still a fundamentals learning stage (eg no toe kicking, proper plant foot placement, basic passing.)
What you can start now is attempting to get them to play "eyes up". I think staring at your feet at all times with the ball is one of the hardest bad habits to break.
Tell one player to stay high (attack-not cherry picking)
Tell the other two to move where the ball moves.
That'll keep *some* space.
But yes, don't worry about much else, this is still a fundamentals learning stage (eg no toe kicking, proper plant foot placement, basic passing.)
What you can start now is attempting to get them to play "eyes up". I think staring at your feet at all times with the ball is one of the hardest bad habits to break.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 8:52 pm to Cajun367
Take the four of them play four on one (you) keep away let them throw the ball with their hands. Split the field with cones into three different sections. Set the rules where the defender has to stay in the defensive section. Two mids in the middle and one attacker in the third section. Keep away will help them learn some spacing. After a few minutes put the ball on the ground.
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 7:17 am
Posted on 1/30/23 at 2:42 pm to Cajun367
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Tell one player to stay back (defense).
Tell one player to stay high (attack-not cherry picking)
Tell the other two to move where the ball moves.
That'll keep *some* space.
This. Positioning is the least important thing at that age. They need to be getting used to the ball being at their feet and learning their touch. Just get them in general areas but don't worry about a specific formation. The goal is to allow space for them to get familiar with controlling the ball.
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 2:44 pm
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