Small Sided Games What is a small sided game? Small-sided games are games with a small number of players on each side, for example 3 v 3 or 5 v 5. The key point is that because there are fewer players, each player gets more touches of the ball, and there are many additional benefits. Why use small sided games? • More touches of the ball, helps develop skill. • Positions not defined in the game. • More chance for all players to stay involved. • Increases the number of times a skill is performed. • Coach can identify problems more easily. • Coach can give feedback more easily by reinforcing good practice • Decision making skills can be improved. • Improves problem solving skills in the game. • Fewer opponents, creates 1v1 opportunities • You can focus on one part of your play, in a game situation. (Condition your games) • More chance to practice skills, at game speed.
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Small Sided GamesWhat is a small sided game?
Small-sided games are games with a small number of players on each side, for example 3 v 3 or 5 v 5. The key point is that because there are fewer players, each player gets more touches of the ball, and there are many additional benefits.
Why use small sided games?
• More touches of the ball, helps develop skill.
• Positions not defined in the game.
• More chance for all players to stay involved.
• Increases the number of times a skill is performed.• Coach can identify problems more easily.
• Coach can give feedback more easily by reinforcing good practice
• Decision making skills can be improved.
• Improves problem solving skills in the game.
• Fewer opponents, creates 1v1 opportunities
• You can focus on one part of your play, in a game situation. (Condition your games)
• More chance to practice skills, at game speed.
Some Basic ResearchPHYSIOLOGICAL AND TECHNICAL DEMANDS OF 4 v 4 AND 8 v 8 GAMES IN ELITE YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS (Jones & Drust)
Remember every touch = a potential
decision
Number of touches
increased from 8v8 to
4v4
PLAYER DEVELOPMENTHIGH PERFORMANCE HABITS
ATTACK• Where is the space?- Ability to Scan• Ball in 2 Hands • Catch Ball in Motion• Feet Pre-Contact • Fall to Outside and Ground Action• Low Body Position in Breakdown
DEFENCE• Go – Load - Go• Get in Front – Stay in Front • Low Shoulder Contact• Speed to Feet – No LOGS