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.

• Smaller players make up for their size through clever play.

• Rolling substitutions and equal playing time benefits everyone.

• Frequent repetition of basic game situations gives greater opportunity to master them.

• The two goals create options which stimulates creativity and improvisation.

• Develops support play and off-the-ball play.

• 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.

• Usually everyone scores a goal!

• More touches of the ball

• Simpler decisions to make

• Better game-related fitness, short duration of high-intensity vs laps.

• More time with coach per player.

• Easier to coach especially for parent coaches.

• More opportunities to solve game problems.

• More attacking opportunities (dribbling, shooting, passing).

• More defending opportunities

• More shooting and more goals = more fun!

• No hiding place, players do not get lost in these games, improves competitiveness & healthy aggression.

• More opportunities for the full range of skills.

• Encourages better shape and awareness of team- mates.

• Encourages faster play, fast transition from defence to attack More involvement, more success, more fun!