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SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG)

SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG). COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Sam Snow, National Director of Coaching Education. SMALL SIDED GAMES. Rationale

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SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG)

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  1. SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG) COACHING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Sam Snow, National Director of Coaching Education

  2. SMALL SIDED GAMES • Rationale • The playing of appropriate soccer games for children under the age of 13 has become the lynchpin issue for future player and coach initiatives in the United States • Soccer games smaller than 11v11 provide many critical advantages to players • More touches of the ball • Experience both technical and tactical situations • Constant transition from attacking to defensive situations • The opportunity to be in goal scoring position more often • FUN !!!

  3. SMALL SIDED GAMES • Rationale(Continued) • In the current formats used, players under 11 years of age are routinely structured into formal positions • At these ages, their ability to comprehend spatial awareness and their lack of both technical and tactical range, means we are setting them up for failure • Coaching games that demand midfield organization (above 6 v 6) are sometimes too complicated for both youth players and coaches

  4. Are States within the USA Moving to Small Sided Games???

  5. SSG BENEFITS TO PLAYERS • Maximize player participation • Reduces the risk of players losing interest in the game • Makes it difficult for players to “hide” in SSG, all players must attack and defend in order for their team to succeed (mobility) • The game is less complicated and easier to understand

  6. SSG BENEFITS TO PLAYERS (Continued) • Play all positions • Simpler rules mean more “FUN” • More playing time, which encourages maximum individual participation • Increased participation improves fitness • Maximizes opportunities to participate in critical decision making points in the game • Maximizes Creativity

  7. Evidence of Playing Small Sided Games Observation Analysis • The purpose of the following study conducted by the California Youth Soccer Association – South, using SoftSport SecondLook software was to collect data to compare the 4 vs 4 game to the 8 vs 8 game for U8 players

  8. 4 v 4 game 8 v 8 game 8 v 8 game 4 v 4 game Total Passes during the 8 v 8 game was 8 Total Passes during the 4 v 4 game was 31 RESULT:74% more involvement by Laura in a Small Sided Game Total Passes during the 8 v 8 game was 8 Total Passes during the 4 v 4 game was 31 Player Performance - Total PassesLaura: RedTeam #4

  9. Player Performance - Total PassesLaura: Red Team #4 Head-to-Head Comparison

  10. 8 v 8 4 v 4 8 v 8 4 v 4 Total Passes during the 4 v 4 Game was 46 Total Passes during the 8 v 8 Game was 12 RESULT:79% more involvement by Jackie in a Small Sided Game Total Passes during the 8 v 8 Game was 12 Total Passes during the 4 v 4 Game was 46 Player Performance - Total PassesJackie: Blue Team #2

  11. Player Performance - Total PassesJackie: Blue Team # 2 Head-to-Head Comparison

  12. What Small Sided Games & When? Recommendations • U5 and U6 Players should play games of 3 v 3 with no goalkeepers • U7 and U8 Players should play games of 4 v 4 with no goalkeepers • U9 and U10 Players should play games of 6 v 6 including goalkeepers • U11 and U12 Players should play games of 8 v 8 including goalkeepers

  13. Recommended field sizes 3 v 3 (25yds x 20yds) 4 v 4 (50yds x 30yds) 5 v 5 (50yds x 40yds) 6 v 6 (50yds x 40yds) 7 v 7 (60yds x 40yds) 8 v 8 (70yds x 50yds) “WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH FIELDS or SPACE!!!” SO HOW DO YOU IMPLEMENT…

  14. Field Layout for the U8’s: 4 v 4 • Then: • 1 Full size field would allow 2 or 3 U8 fields • 28 or 42 players with 7 v 7 • Now: • A Full size field would allow SIX (6) 30 x 25yd fields for U-8’s playing 4 v 4 • 6 Fields • 48 players with 4 v 4 • Result • Same Space = More Fields • More Fields = More Players • Less Players per field = More touches on the ball per player

  15. Field Layout for the U10’s: • Then: • 1 Field 70 x 100/120 yards • 22 players with 11v11 • Now: • A Full size field would allow TWO (2) 60 x 45yd fields for U-10’s playing 6v6 • 2 Fields • 24 players with 6v6 • Result • Same Space = More Fields • More Fields = More Players • Less Players per field = More touches on the ball per player

  16. LOGISTICAL ISSUES • MODIFIED PLAYING RULES • Field Markings & size • COACHES • SSG keep it simpler for coaches to understand allowing more parents to get involved • Field Coordinators • Facilitators • REFEREES • No need for them in the U6 & U8 matches • Training for novice referees in U10 & U12 matches • ROSTER SIZE • Less structured teams for U6 & U8… • Players show up and play • GOALS • Cones or corner flags in lieu of, or in addition too regular goals

  17. Implementation Timeline • U5-U6 3 v 3 (no GK) September 1, 2006 • U8 4 v 4 (no GK) September 1, 2006 • U10 6 v 6 September 1, 2006 • U12 8 v 8 September 1, 2006

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