Mini-Soccer is the appropriate introduction to football.All available research and observation shows that children will have more fun and learn more playing a game with smaller team sizes (3 or 4 a side) and modified rules.“The Children are more important than the activities in which they are engaged.The game is not the thing, the child is.- (Department of Education and Science, August 1991).”
Mini-Soccer Benefits
More touches of the ball to increase participation and enjoyment
Fewer players on the pitch meaning simpler decisions and better understanding
Smaller pitches meaning greater concentration and interest among participants
More individual success leads to more children playing. In the long term, this leads to sustained participation levels beyond this age group
With relatively little instruction children can play and enjoy a game which is suitable for a wide ability range and gives everyone a chance to take part.
