Typical Characteristics of U9/U10 Players
• Self-responsibility – bringing a ball, water and all gear should now be their responsibility.
• They start to recognize fundamental tactical concepts.
• Children at this age begin to become aware of peer pressure.
• Players greatly affiliate with their team or their coach— “I play for coach Amy’s team”
• They start to think ahead and think “If this, then that”
Technique
Ø Continue with dribbling focus from u8 }
Ø Passing with inside and outside of feet } Both Feet
Ø Shooting – variations of ball striking }
Ø Receiving the ball with all parts of body }
Ø Heading
Ø Skills
Ø Spatial Awareness
Structured
Ø Basic Attacking Ideas } Fun Based
Ø Basic Defending Ideas } Encourage positive play and individual expression
Ø 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 etc }
Ø Small group activities }
Ø Understand basic roles of 1st & 2nd Defender }
Ø Understand basic roles of 1st & 2nd Attacker }
Basic introduction to systems in 6v6 soccer
US Youth Soccer & JFC Recommendations:
Game Form: 6 vs 6 (Players rotate as goalkeeper in game)
Game Duration: 4 x 12 minutes (free substitution)
Field Size: 60 yards x 40 yards
Ball Size/Game Rules: #4. Throw-ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. Offside rule applies.
Practices: JFC D2 Training + 1/2 practices (check website for dates & times)