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U6/U8 Skills & Objectives

 

As an under 8 program we would like to make sure that the following soccer skills are instilled in our under 8 players before they progress into our under 9 program.

Fundamentals      Fundamentals     Fundamentals

1. Throw Ins

Make sure that each player understands how to do a proper throw in.               
     A. Feet together
     B. Heels on the ground
     C. Both hands on the ball, pull ball straight behind the head, and release the ball
          straightforward.

2. Dribbling

Each player should understand the basics of dribbling the ball.
       A. Using the inside of either foot the player should push the ball forward.
       B. Keep the ball close, not too far out in front.

3. Kicking/Shooting

Player should understand the basics of shooting or kicking the ball.
       A. Ball should be addressed by the top of the laces of either the left or right foot.
       B. While leaning over the ball to keep the kick or shot closer to the ground.
       C. No “TOE” balls

4. Positions

Under 6 is 3 vs 3 with no goal keeper

Try and teach the basics of positions on the field. Try and keep the terminology Simple. Examples: (under 8)

        Offense:                Left                                 Center                                    Right

        Defense:                                                     Defender

                                                                           Goal Keeper

                                (Under 6 is the same but no Goal Keeper)

5. Goal and Corner Kickers

Your player may not understand where the ball is placed during a goal or corner kick, but they should understand which direction to kick the ball during each situation.

Goal Kick -  A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the attackers kick the ball out of bounds over the end line.

Corner Kick -  A corner kick is awarded to the attacking team when the defenders kick the ball out of  bounds over the end line.

6. Sportsmanship

                A. No pushing or kicking another player.
                B. Help another player if they are hurt or injured.
                C. It’s not important who won or lost; it’s who had the most fun!!!!!!!

Most Of all…

7. Have fun and make it fun for your players.

 

       Dillsburg Area Soccer Club          PO Box 114          Dillsburg, PA  17019