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Yesterday I shared some information about an "OPEN" loop activity so today's post helps you understand how to used a "CLOSED" loop game or activity as part of your provision. Any feedback would be great.
Pete
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We bring you a mix of National Coaches, Technical Directors, academy and grassroots coaches so something for everyone.
We have also prepared a 10 week plan for coaches to use as the new season kicks off. The plan includes 30 activities and games to support you and to take the pressure off you at this busy time of the year. These animated sessions were compiled using Sports Session Planner and they give a clear visual and explanation for each activity so look out for them coming soon.
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Here's a simple dribbling warm up that works even if you have a big group (our nursery squad has 30 players).
Every player has a ball. And ask them to dribble across the pitch and back. Encourage them to keep the ball really close to them (ask what's the difference between running with the ball and dribbling?).
Then say: there's four part of the foot you can use to dribble, who can name one? (It's inside, outside, sole, toes).
Then they dribble using that part of the foot. And ask the question again? etc.
End, with - let's dribble and add a trick? Who knows a trick? (Then they all dribble and try to do that trick).
Easy to do, lots of time on the ball, and can then transition into another game
Peter, thanks for sharing. I am sure it will be useful to other coaches too.
I love the fact that at this young age you have prioritised a ball each. Developing the INDIVIDUAL must come before any team development but many coaches of young players make the team, the tactics, the sharing of the ball as the priority because that is what adult football looks like.
We must first excite and enthuse our children with a love of the game and this comnes from having lots of touches, lots of involvement and lots of FUN. The tactics and strategies can come later but at this young age help the children develop skilful movement capabilities (by including lots of fundamental movement challenges through fun games) and by giving them millions of touches on the ball through the type of ball each activities you describe AND use the 2v2 game to continue with lots of touches AND introducing the idea of sharing and passing (even if many children will not use it YET). Good luck. Pete
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Do you know if the FA have any plans to reinforce play phase. I am a captain of play and love it, but I have also seen so many clubs coaching 4-6 year olds where they have them dribbling round cones and coaching in a more traditional way.
The games videos on england learning are great so I know info is out there.
Some coaches that I speak to don't get why you would coach football, without a child kicking a football. I think this is a common thought.
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Hi, currently just a dad supporting a 5 year old in early phase of football as part of u6 team but hoping to do some coaching soon having done the initial courses on FA website.
I’ve been listening to the podcast (which I think is invaluable) but I wondered whether there were any other sources (books, articles, YouTube etc) which may be of use to someone just starting out? I wondered if it’s more like learning to ride a bike where the theory is all well and good but you learn by doing rather than theory?
Thanks very much, Mike
Mike, I have just posted some information about "OPEN" loop games and activities on our PLAY PHASE page. This might be useful for you with your young group. Dont be phased by the name - I bet you are already using this type of game. Let me know what you think.
Pete
Hi coaches, have you ever heard of an "OPEN" or "CLOSED" loop activity or game? Chances are you are already using these really great ways to set up an activity but have never heard it called this before.
I have attached some information for you about an "OPEN" loop activity as they are great to use with young players (or players of any age). If this proves popular then the "CLOSED" loop information will follow.
Let me know your thoughts.
Pete