While a number of these games may be used as skill drills, most of the drills associated with the Instructional Socceer Program are included within each of the introductory sections for specific skills.ġ.) Names given to these games are common, generic names, most of which have existed and been in use throughout the United States since 1972. Generally, SOCCER FUN GAMES are not considered to be “drills” in the traditional sense. (These games may also be used by parents and families at home or on playgrounds. They also are excellent for parties and soccer camps.) The majority of the SOCCER FUN GAMES listed below are designed to maximize the number of touches that all players can get on a ball, and to avoid lines. Some games may use circles while others may need somewhat larger spaces. Most games are conducted in a confined space, or grid, the size of which is based on the age and number of participants, but is generally a rectangle 20-yards by 30-yards. Games like the “ Marbles” series, for example, are even fun in high school. Similarly, games may be enjoyed by “much older” teams. These groupings are not intended to be restrictive in any way – many older age groups still like to play games that are contained in the “younger” sections. These sections are: U3/U4 and Older U5/U6 and Older and, U7/U9 and Older. THE SOCCER FUN GAMES ARE NOW DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS, for youngest to oldest age groups, and are still listed alphabetically by name within each section. Many of these games can be introduced without using balls at first, either for ease of instruction or as a warm-up activity, and then balls can be added. SOCCER FUN GAMES for kids are intended to provide youth with an atmosphere of enjoyment and whimsy while learning skills and teamwork.
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