I think we should use these type of sessions more. This is what we played as kids with no adults. It's how we developed our skills. I,ve had the pleasure of watching Wilfred Zaha playing these types of games at our local park with his mates on a Friday night when he was in the crystal palace first team in the championship. These and other games like these were amazing to watch.
I totally agree with you. If we don't actually use them as part of the coaching process, we should definitely teach these 'old-school' games to kids, so that they can use them on their own. Headers and Volleys is another favourite.
In our area, they call this "World Cup". The kids all pick a country to "represent" as a two-player team, and have to shout their country's name when they shoot. If they score, they're off, and the last team left is out, then they start again. Honestly, I kinda hate the game...lol. Just doesn't do much to develop actual soccer skills, IMHO. I can see how it could develop some individual skills, but there are far better ways to do it that don't look like 6 year olds chasing a ball around.
A lot of kids will associate this with playing in school or in their backyard with friends. If I were to do this with my u12's I think they would lose their concentraition fast
Peter Hagenbo with all due respect mate... thats all your players are ever gonna amount to anyway. I spent 12 years coaching club soccer in California. You don’t work for an organized professional academy where these kids careers are on the line, you are not a good enough coach i am guessing to even make a judgement on what a kid would need to do to make it in 0.00001% that are dedicated enough to make it as a professional footballer of any standard so why not just let them learn in the most fun and interactive way possible. Please don’t take this personally but coaches like you are the reason the US is struggling at the moment on the world scene. Stop choking the enjoyment out of the game for these kids. Nobody talks about Messi’s U12 coach so the validation you are seeking is probably not gonna be obtained in this fashion. Sorry.
Funny. I am not from the US but I am from Denmark. And yes I am working for an organized professional academy where the kids are all fighting for a career in football. Don't be so quick to make judgements :)
The Coaching Manual Speaking as an American coach interested in improved the American youth game, we were largely raised on this game as a staple of our training sessions. In America, however, it is often used as a substitute for the entire breadth of fundamemtal curriculum elements you advocate at TCM. So, should most coaches I know use this? Almost never.
TaqeeKhaled This is the game in one of its fundamental forms (doubles is actually a progression from singles or “3 and in” which can be played with 3 players - 2 outfield and a goalie - or 2 players - against a smaller target). There is no smaller version of the complete game than this. It’s a game that should be given to all players so that they can go away from training and play it without the interference of coaches. Same with headers and volleys.
I think we should use these type of sessions more. This is what we played as kids with no adults. It's how we developed our skills. I,ve had the pleasure of watching Wilfred Zaha playing these types of games at our local park with his mates on a Friday night when he was in the crystal palace first team in the championship. These and other games like these were amazing to watch.
I totally agree with you. If we don't actually use them as part of the coaching process, we should definitely teach these 'old-school' games to kids, so that they can use them on their own. Headers and Volleys is another favourite.
Hello. What are exactly the rules?
Understand Pairs plays against each other whose scores is out. Thanks
In our area, they call this "World Cup". The kids all pick a country to "represent" as a two-player team, and have to shout their country's name when they shoot. If they score, they're off, and the last team left is out, then they start again. Honestly, I kinda hate the game...lol. Just doesn't do much to develop actual soccer skills, IMHO. I can see how it could develop some individual skills, but there are far better ways to do it that don't look like 6 year olds chasing a ball around.
i don't understand - is this just many teams of 2 all going at it?
I call it world cup doubles too
There is a big danger of the kids forgetting to do their best, but if they remember its a training session its fine
Peter Hagenbo how? Not sure I understand your comment
A lot of kids will associate this with playing in school or in their backyard with friends. If I were to do this with my u12's I think they would lose their concentraition fast
Peter Hagenbo with all due respect mate... thats all your players are ever gonna amount to anyway. I spent 12 years coaching club soccer in California. You don’t work for an organized professional academy where these kids careers are on the line, you are not a good enough coach i am guessing to even make a judgement on what a kid would need to do to make it in 0.00001% that are dedicated enough to make it as a professional footballer of any standard so why not just let them learn in the most fun and interactive way possible. Please don’t take this personally but coaches like you are the reason the US is struggling at the moment on the world scene. Stop choking the enjoyment out of the game for these kids. Nobody talks about Messi’s U12 coach so the validation you are seeking is probably not gonna be obtained in this fashion. Sorry.
Funny. I am not from the US but I am from Denmark. And yes I am working for an organized professional academy where the kids are all fighting for a career in football. Don't be so quick to make judgements :)
Peter Hagenbo my apologies my friend...
The last thing anyone should do is use this drill in any fashion other than to blow off steam.
TaqeeKhaled would be really interested to understand why you think that.
The Coaching Manual Speaking as an American coach interested in improved the American youth game, we were largely raised on this game as a staple of our training sessions. In America, however, it is often used as a substitute for the entire breadth of fundamemtal curriculum elements you advocate at TCM. So, should most coaches I know use this? Almost never.
TaqeeKhaled This is the game in one of its fundamental forms (doubles is actually a progression from singles or “3 and in” which can be played with 3 players - 2 outfield and a goalie - or 2 players - against a smaller target). There is no smaller version of the complete game than this. It’s a game that should be given to all players so that they can go away from training and play it without the interference of coaches. Same with headers and volleys.
The Coaching Manual I think the potential progression in complexity is what can make it elevate in contrast to typical usage in the states.
TaqeeKhaled the potential progression in complexity is that it might eventually turn into a game of 11 a-side football which is surely the objective?