How to Teach Kids Soccer
Teach them the basic rules., Make sure they understand the aim of the game., Develop good attitudes., To be a goalkeeper you will need good hand-eye coordination, confidence, strength and good reactions., Being a good defender requires strength...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Teach them the basic rules.
At this age it is unlikely they will need to learn the offside rule or the back pass rule.
Check the rules and regulations for their age group and league. -
Step 2: Make sure they understand the aim of the game.
They should know that they need to try to score goals in the opposition goal while avoiding conceding themselves. , Be encouraging and don't ridicule players, any criticism should be constructive.
Teach them that the best way to deal with making a mistake is not to feel bad and let your confidence drop but to learn from that mistake to further your game and move on. , You cannot be afraid to throw yourself around and you should have a good attitude.
It will take some more specialist training to be a goalkeeper and you need to be able to keep your head up even when a game's not going well.
Consider bringing in a specialist coach or recommend they attend a goalkeeper training session if you have any aspiring goalkeepers. , You will also need a good eye for spotting potential danger and any dangerous runs the opposition make.
If the goalkeeper gets caught off their line or comes away from the goal for a one v one, one defender should make a recovery run to get back and cover the goal to keep the ball out.
When in possession of the ball, react appropriately.
If you are deep in defence surrounded by opposition player, clear it up the field and don't worry too much about who it goes to, when you've got time and options try to pass it to a teammate and/or launch a counter attack. , Midfielders will need to be well-rounded players who can both defend and attack.
They often work closely with the strikers and sometimes score goals themselves. , They also need to be able to make split-second decisions and work well under pressure. , Let your teammate know that they are under pressure and need to act fast. , This tells them they can relax and take more time to decide what to do with the ball next. , This helps avoid collisions and confusion when two of you are running for the ball. , This lets them know that they should choose an individual player to cover. , Whether you want to be passed the ball or you think a player should shoot, simply shout a short command like "pass!" or "shoot!" to get the message across quickly and clearly. , Essential to keep possession and avoid mistakes which could ultimately lead to losses.
Encourage players to pass to each other using the inside of their foot for greater accuracy. , This is an incredibly important skill to learn, use it to keep possession and get past opposition players.
Change direction quickly, it will confuse opposition players and create space.
Skills such as stepovers and chipping the ball over a defender can be added once the basics have been mastered. , Begin by focusing on accuracy, once they can hit the target consistently you can start to encourage them to add some power to their shots.
It is important from a young age that you kick the ball using the laces of your boots and don't hit the ball with your toes.
Don't shoot at the goalkeeper, aim for the corners whenever possible. -
Step 3: Develop good attitudes.
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Step 4: To be a goalkeeper you will need good hand-eye coordination
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Step 5: confidence
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Step 6: strength and good reactions.
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Step 7: Being a good defender requires strength
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Step 8: quick thinking and good judgement.
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Step 9: Use strength
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Step 10: fitness
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Step 11: speed and a good eye for opportunity to become a great midfielder.
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Step 12: Strikers should be speedy
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Step 13: agile players with a good shooting ability and stamina to make attacking runs.
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Step 14: Shout "Man on" if an opposition player is approaching your teammate in an attempt to get the ball.
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Step 15: Call "Time" to let your teammate know they don't need to rush when they have the ball.
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Step 16: Let your teammates know to leave the ball for you to collect by shouting "'s".
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Step 17: Tell your teammates to "mark up" at set plays.
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Step 18: Communicate what you want to happen to your teammates.
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Step 19: Pass with accuracy.
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Step 20: Dribble the ball.
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Step 21: Practise shooting.
Detailed Guide
At this age it is unlikely they will need to learn the offside rule or the back pass rule.
Check the rules and regulations for their age group and league.
They should know that they need to try to score goals in the opposition goal while avoiding conceding themselves. , Be encouraging and don't ridicule players, any criticism should be constructive.
Teach them that the best way to deal with making a mistake is not to feel bad and let your confidence drop but to learn from that mistake to further your game and move on. , You cannot be afraid to throw yourself around and you should have a good attitude.
It will take some more specialist training to be a goalkeeper and you need to be able to keep your head up even when a game's not going well.
Consider bringing in a specialist coach or recommend they attend a goalkeeper training session if you have any aspiring goalkeepers. , You will also need a good eye for spotting potential danger and any dangerous runs the opposition make.
If the goalkeeper gets caught off their line or comes away from the goal for a one v one, one defender should make a recovery run to get back and cover the goal to keep the ball out.
When in possession of the ball, react appropriately.
If you are deep in defence surrounded by opposition player, clear it up the field and don't worry too much about who it goes to, when you've got time and options try to pass it to a teammate and/or launch a counter attack. , Midfielders will need to be well-rounded players who can both defend and attack.
They often work closely with the strikers and sometimes score goals themselves. , They also need to be able to make split-second decisions and work well under pressure. , Let your teammate know that they are under pressure and need to act fast. , This tells them they can relax and take more time to decide what to do with the ball next. , This helps avoid collisions and confusion when two of you are running for the ball. , This lets them know that they should choose an individual player to cover. , Whether you want to be passed the ball or you think a player should shoot, simply shout a short command like "pass!" or "shoot!" to get the message across quickly and clearly. , Essential to keep possession and avoid mistakes which could ultimately lead to losses.
Encourage players to pass to each other using the inside of their foot for greater accuracy. , This is an incredibly important skill to learn, use it to keep possession and get past opposition players.
Change direction quickly, it will confuse opposition players and create space.
Skills such as stepovers and chipping the ball over a defender can be added once the basics have been mastered. , Begin by focusing on accuracy, once they can hit the target consistently you can start to encourage them to add some power to their shots.
It is important from a young age that you kick the ball using the laces of your boots and don't hit the ball with your toes.
Don't shoot at the goalkeeper, aim for the corners whenever possible.
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