GALAXY FC
WHY SMALL SIDED GAMES?
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The positive environment of discovery instead of instruction is much more stimulating than traditional training and games.
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Smaller players make up for their size through clever play.
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Rolling substitutions and equal playing time benefits everyone.
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Frequent repetition of basic game situations gives greater opportunity to master them.
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The two goals create options which stimulates creativity and improvisation.
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Develops support play and off-the-ball play.
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Learning takes place in a fully-integrated holistic environment, just as in the game itself. There is no isolation of technical, tactical or physical elements.
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Usually everyone scores a goal!
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More touches of the ball
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Simpler decisions to make
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Better game-related fitness, short duration of high-intensity vs laps.
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More time with coach per player.
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Easier to coach especially for parent coaches.
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More opportunities to solve game problems.
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More attacking opportunities (dribbling, shooting, passing).
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More defending opportunities
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More shooting and more goals = more fun!
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No hiding place, players do not get lost in these games, improves competitiveness & healthy aggression.
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More opportunities for the full range of skills.
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Encourages better shape and awareness of team- mates.
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Encourages faster play, fast transition from defence to attack More involvement, more success, more fun!