U8 (2014) Age Group

UpdatedWednesday July 28, 2021 byJoanne Crosbie .

U8 (2014) Age Group

Gender specific - 4 v 4 on a micro field; coaches are replaced on the field with referees.

• Modified soccer – 4 v 4 
• Game day – 2 x 20 minute halves with referee controlling and timing substitutions
• Teach supportive play, not positions
• One practice per week
• Referees help teach the rules during the game
• All goal kicks are taken from the endline.  
• No penalty kicks or offsides

Age group goal – Have fun with skill!  Learn complex triangle (diamond).  Support teammates both offensively and defensively.

Objective

• Dribbling with change of pace
• Stepping over the ball and turning
• Cutting the with speed
• Shielding under pressure
• Receiving and not stopping the ball
• Receiving and looking for teammates
• Passing with inside, outside, and instep of the foot
• Lifting the ball for passing
• No heading allowed
• Shooting with the instep
• Finishing with the inside and outside of the foot
• Tackling
• Throw-ins with step and toe drag

Tactics

• Spreading wide on offense – getting width
• Goal-side defense – shrinking the field
• Support offense and defense
• Passing and moving to space
• Using body space (arms)

Coach’s role: Increase your knowledge of the game, continue to have fun