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Mini Football A Review of the 4v4 and 5v5 Format

Mini Football A Review of the 4v4 and 5v5 Format. Why have changes been made?. ‘ A real game doesn’t need to be 11v11’ Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director. Space for imagery. Raise the standard of play at national team level. Develop technically superior players UEFA technical guidance

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Mini Football A Review of the 4v4 and 5v5 Format

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  1. Mini Football A Review of the 4v4 and 5v5 Format

  2. Why have changes been made? ‘A real game doesn’t need to be 11v11’ Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director Space for imagery • Raise the standard of play at national team level. • Develop technically superior players • UEFA technical guidance • Create a better environment for children to play and learn • Increase enjoyment

  3. The Benefits of Small Sided Games Some interesting facts: • 4v4 average findings (against 8v8): • 38 more passes • 35 more 1v1 encounters • 29 more dribbling opportunities (tricks/turns) • 32 more shots • 20 more goals • (Martin Diggle – Bolton Wanderers) Space for imagery

  4. The Benefits of Small Sided Games Further research: • 8v8 in 20 minutes: 2 passes • 4v4 in 20 minutes: 29 passes Space for imagery

  5. The Benefits of Small Sided Games What does this mean for the player? • ‘Better technique’ – more touches of the ball. • ‘More enjoyment’ – more involved in the game. • ‘Better concentration’ – always in the action. • ‘Greater understanding’ – more learning from decisions. • More movement – fewer players, more space. Space for imagery

  6. Regulation Changes The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft. It is highly recommended that at Under 7 and 8 a smaller goal is utilized. This can be achieved through using cones, placing a 12ft x 6ft Mini Goal face down or using specific smaller goals (such as pop up goals).

  7. Feedback from Coaches/Volunteers Opportunities: • Study undertaken by University of Glamorgan; interviewing coaches and administrators from Under 7 and Under 8 Mini Football. • Survey to be published on Welsh Football Trust website for coaches/volunteer feedback, please complete! • Example Questions: • Do you think the changes could have been implemented differently? • Have you made use of the Welsh Football Trust website to assist you? • What do you think about the ‘behind the line, behind the team’ initiative? Space for imagery

  8. Key Considerations Moving Forward • Role of a Mini Football Coordinator within Junior Leagues. • A number of central venues appears the best format however flexibility should remain. • Consideration should be given to a coach and volunteer recruitment drive. • Timescales and consultation for future initiatives and changes. • Promoting and developing Under 7 and 8 football within areas without provision. Space for imagery

  9. Mini Football 2010/2011 Under 7, 8 and 9 age groups

  10. Regulation Changes The maximum goal size for all age groups is 12ft x 6ft. It is highly recommended that at Under 7 and Under 8 a smaller goal is utilized. This can be achieved through using cones, placing a 12ft x 6ft Mini Goal face down or using specific smaller goals (such as pop up goals).

  11. Regulation Changes

  12. Under 7 and 8 - How does it look? 30 yds 4 v 4 4 v 4 20 yds NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED 2 40 yds 4 v 4 4 v 4 60 yds *All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

  13. Under 7 and 8 - Pitch layout with parent buffer zones Pitch layout with parent buffer zones 2m 4 v 4 4 v 4 NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED 4 v 4 4 v 4 2m *All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

  14. Pitch Layout - 6v6 with Buffer Zones *All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

  15. 60 Yards 8 P Y ar ds L A S Y S P 15 Yards E P E R E C S C T 4 0 6v6 6v6 T A Yards & A T T O C O R O R S A S 15 Yards C H E 8 S Y ar ds 26 26 2 Yards 4 Yards 2 Yards Yards Yards Pitch Layout - 6v6 with Buffer Zones on a 60x40 Mini Pitch *All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

  16. ‘Behind the Line, Behind the Team’ ‘Our fear, becomes their fear, take the fear away’ (Bill Beswick 2009) • Continued implementation of spectator zones alongside mini pitches at Under 7 and 8 matches. Extended to Under 9 this season. • Barrier runs parallel maximum 2 metres from touchline of pitch, NO spectators behind goals. • Only players, designated coaches and 1st Aider allowed outside zone. • Barrier to be marked by cones, additional marked line. • Safety of paramount importance, if limited space (less than 2 metres) use only cones or marked lines. Space for imagery

  17. Additional Support to Clubs and Coaches • Revamp new 4v4 McDonald’s Coaches Workshop to introduce U9 6v6 format. • Minimum of one Mini Football Workshop for all Coaches/Managers of Under 7, 8 and 9 teams in their respective Junior Leagues. • Develop directional videos for the WFT website to show: • Pitch layout • Kick off • Goal kicks • Free kicks • Corner kicks • Throw ins • GK Distribution Space for imagery

  18. Additional Support to Clubs and Coaches • 4. Football Development Officers to provide support to leagues and clubs in implementation as and where required. • 5. Football Development Officers to support clubs with accessing funding where possible and required. • 6. Invite members of WSFA/5x60/Dragon Sport to attend Mini Football workshops to train in format and ethos of new format. Space for imagery

  19. Any Questions? WFT Mini Football Page: http://www.welshfootballtrust.org.uk/grassroots/7397

  20. Mini Football 2010/2011 Under 7, 8 and 9 age groups

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