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Welsh Football Trust

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Welsh Football Trust

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    2. Why have changes been made? Emphasise on raising standard of play, to develop more technically capable players. Give players an opportunity to have more touches on the ball and make more decisions in a game related situation. UEFA at the Grassroots Conference 2009 emphasised the importance of providing age specific activity for children starting with small sided games. Better environment – Free from the pressure of playing to win with an over emphasis on adult influenced competitiveness. The game situation is challenge enough and children are inherently competitive. Children must have enjoyment regardless of ability if they are going to stay in the game. UEFA Grassroots Conference 2009, Hamburg, Germany – Children’s Football (Under 12) - All football up to the age of 12 years old: Key aims: Help children to be healthy, happy and challenged. Help children express themselves through football. How should the game be played: up to U8 – 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 up to U10 - 4v4, 5v5, 7v7 up to U12 – 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 Can be split into two phases: Fun Phase – up to Under 8 Foundation Phase – 9 to 12 years old. Aims of the ‘fun’ phase: Basic skill development Maximum ball contact Fascination for the game Small group coordination Desire to learn Develop less ‘me’ – more ‘we’ Have fun with friends. Aims of the foundation phase: Ball mastery Reading the game Understand basic principles Speed, coordination, mobility Team identity Imagination Love of the gameWhy have changes been made? Emphasise on raising standard of play, to develop more technically capable players. Give players an opportunity to have more touches on the ball and make more decisions in a game related situation. UEFA at the Grassroots Conference 2009 emphasised the importance of providing age specific activity for children starting with small sided games. Better environment – Free from the pressure of playing to win with an over emphasis on adult influenced competitiveness. The game situation is challenge enough and children are inherently competitive. Children must have enjoyment regardless of ability if they are going to stay in the game. UEFA Grassroots Conference 2009, Hamburg, Germany – Children’s Football (Under 12) - All football up to the age of 12 years old: Key aims: Help children to be healthy, happy and challenged. Help children express themselves through football. How should the game be played: up to U8 – 2v2, 3v3, 4v4 up to U10 - 4v4, 5v5, 7v7 up to U12 – 7v7, 9v9, 11v11 Can be split into two phases: Fun Phase – up to Under 8 Foundation Phase – 9 to 12 years old. Aims of the ‘fun’ phase: Basic skill development Maximum ball contact Fascination for the game Small group coordination Desire to learn Develop less ‘me’ – more ‘we’ Have fun with friends. Aims of the foundation phase: Ball mastery Reading the game Understand basic principles Speed, coordination, mobility Team identity Imagination Love of the game

    3. The Benefits of 4v4 The Benefits of 4v4

    4. The Benefits of 4v4 American research studying comparing 4v4 against 8v8 (female players) to emphasise the far greater number of opportunities a player will receive in a 4v4 situation. In the 8v8 situation Page made only two passes in 20 minutes, on both occasions, she gave the ball away to the opposition. In the 4v4 game she made 29 passes, she still gave possession away occasionally, but she had 27 more opportunities to learn from the mistake, practice technique and hopefully learn to make the right decision. 27 more opportunities to practice the passing technique and when, who to pass to and how to pass. The Benefits of 4v4 American research studying comparing 4v4 against 8v8 (female players) to emphasise the far greater number of opportunities a player will receive in a 4v4 situation. In the 8v8 situation Page made only two passes in 20 minutes, on both occasions, she gave the ball away to the opposition. In the 4v4 game she made 29 passes, she still gave possession away occasionally, but she had 27 more opportunities to learn from the mistake, practice technique and hopefully learn to make the right decision. 27 more opportunities to practice the passing technique and when, who to pass to and how to pass.

    5. Self explanatory – ‘turning the stats into reality’ What does it mean for players?Self explanatory – ‘turning the stats into reality’ What does it mean for players?

    6. These were the regulations introduced at the start of the 2009/10 Season.These were the regulations introduced at the start of the 2009/10 Season.

    7. The Welsh Football Trust is interested in coaches and volunteers feedback. A study was undertaken by Undergraduate students from the University of Glamorgan with coaches and administrators from each Area Association. In the form of telephone interviews. A quick sample of some of the questions asked in research.The Welsh Football Trust is interested in coaches and volunteers feedback. A study was undertaken by Undergraduate students from the University of Glamorgan with coaches and administrators from each Area Association. In the form of telephone interviews. A quick sample of some of the questions asked in research.

    8. Some key points that have come out of feedback so far. These are issues that the Welsh Football Trust will consider moving forward. Some key points that have come out of feedback so far. These are issues that the Welsh Football Trust will consider moving forward.

    9. Second half of the presentation will focus on reinforcing the message from last season and also introducing the 6v6 format at Under 9.Second half of the presentation will focus on reinforcing the message from last season and also introducing the 6v6 format at Under 9.

    10. Regulation Changes For the start of this season all Under 7 football will be played on a 4v4 basis, Under 8 football 5v5 (4v4 with a Goalkeeper) and Under 9 football 6v6.. Idea is not to have children stood on the sideline – more teams and more players taking part on smaller pitches. Player rotation key – players play in different roles with different players – no set teams – ‘Dutch Masters’ concept. U7 and U8 - 30x20 pitch – quarter size of current Mini Football pitch – 4 games on one pitch. U9 - 40x30 pitch – half size of current Mini Football pitch – 2 games on one pitch. Size 3 ball – lighter, easier to manipulate, better for skill development. Staggered implementation of age groups Goals – regulation allows up to current Mini Football size goal to be utilised, it is strongly recommended that a smaller goal is utilised at Under 7 and Under 8 (Pop up Goal 6 foot width is recommended – approx Ł60 per pair of goals). Existing Under 10’s and 11’s at the start of the 2010/11 season are not effected by the regulation changes. If a league runs two year age bands they implement the regulations for the oldest age in that specific band in the relevant year. If a league runs only Under 10 and 11’s for example the regulation changes DO NOT effect them until start of 2011/12 season.Regulation Changes For the start of this season all Under 7 football will be played on a 4v4 basis, Under 8 football 5v5 (4v4 with a Goalkeeper) and Under 9 football 6v6.. Idea is not to have children stood on the sideline – more teams and more players taking part on smaller pitches. Player rotation key – players play in different roles with different players – no set teams – ‘Dutch Masters’ concept. U7 and U8 - 30x20 pitch – quarter size of current Mini Football pitch – 4 games on one pitch. U9 - 40x30 pitch – half size of current Mini Football pitch – 2 games on one pitch. Size 3 ball – lighter, easier to manipulate, better for skill development. Staggered implementation of age groups Goals – regulation allows up to current Mini Football size goal to be utilised, it is strongly recommended that a smaller goal is utilised at Under 7 and Under 8 (Pop up Goal 6 foot width is recommended – approx Ł60 per pair of goals). Existing Under 10’s and 11’s at the start of the 2010/11 season are not effected by the regulation changes. If a league runs two year age bands they implement the regulations for the oldest age in that specific band in the relevant year. If a league runs only Under 10 and 11’s for example the regulation changes DO NOT effect them until start of 2011/12 season.

    11. Regulation Changes Move towards rectangular penalty boxes to enhance the game realism for transition to 11 a side football. At Under 7 there are NO penalty areas (No Goalkeeper). With under 8 there is a 5 x 10 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. With under 9 there is a 8 x 15 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. The size of penalty areas will grow in proportion to the size of the pitch as the regulations move through the age groups. By 2011/12 there will be a requirement to communicate with parks authorities to alter pitches marked out for full size Mini Football with a rectangular penalty box. Regulation Changes Move towards rectangular penalty boxes to enhance the game realism for transition to 11 a side football. At Under 7 there are NO penalty areas (No Goalkeeper). With under 8 there is a 5 x 10 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. With under 9 there is a 8 x 15 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. The size of penalty areas will grow in proportion to the size of the pitch as the regulations move through the age groups. By 2011/12 there will be a requirement to communicate with parks authorities to alter pitches marked out for full size Mini Football with a rectangular penalty box.

    12. How does it look? Key message to utilise here is that a a club/team needs to additional resource other than additional goals to organise 4v4 or 5v5 football. A pre marked 60x40 pitch can be easily adjusted to incorporate up to 4 pitches. NO player should be sat on the sidelines, odd numbers play an overload with common player for both teams for example. Number of coaches does not alter either – As per Club accreditation regulations each club present would bring two responsible adults per 16 players on this ratio 32 players can play under the required supervision. Each 4 or 5 a side team does not need a qualified coach. How does it look? Key message to utilise here is that a a club/team needs to additional resource other than additional goals to organise 4v4 or 5v5 football. A pre marked 60x40 pitch can be easily adjusted to incorporate up to 4 pitches. NO player should be sat on the sidelines, odd numbers play an overload with common player for both teams for example. Number of coaches does not alter either – As per Club accreditation regulations each club present would bring two responsible adults per 16 players on this ratio 32 players can play under the required supervision. Each 4 or 5 a side team does not need a qualified coach.

    13. Pitch layout with parent buffer zones Diagram showing the layout of games with barriers implemented. Pitch layout with parent buffer zones Diagram showing the layout of games with barriers implemented.

    14. Regulation Changes Move towards rectangular penalty boxes to enhance the game realism for transition to 11 a side football. With under 9 there is a 8 x 15 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. The size of penalty areas will grow in proportion to the size of the pitch as the regulations move through the age groups. Regulation Changes Move towards rectangular penalty boxes to enhance the game realism for transition to 11 a side football. With under 9 there is a 8 x 15 yard penalty area easily marked out by four cones. The size of penalty areas will grow in proportion to the size of the pitch as the regulations move through the age groups.

    15. Regulation Changes Shown above is the layout if 6v6 is to be played on existing 60x40 yard pitches with static goals. The width of the pitch must be reduced to 26 yards to create a 2 yard buffer between one sideline and the goal and also a 4 yard buffer in between pitches. Spectators can stand on the goal line of the 60x40 yard pitch, creating a buffer zone.Regulation Changes Shown above is the layout if 6v6 is to be played on existing 60x40 yard pitches with static goals. The width of the pitch must be reduced to 26 yards to create a 2 yard buffer between one sideline and the goal and also a 4 yard buffer in between pitches. Spectators can stand on the goal line of the 60x40 yard pitch, creating a buffer zone.

    16. ‘Behind the Line, Behind the Team’ Introduced as a concept to tackle poor spectator behaviour at Mini Football matches. Clubs to lay down a line of cones maximum of 2 metres from the edge of the pitch at all Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 games. Only the designated coaches, First Aider and any substitute players are allowed pitch side of the barrier. Bill Beswick is a British sports psychologist who has worked with many of the game’s top coaches and players. His work has included spells at Premiership clubs Derby County, Manchester United and Middlesbrough. In addition, he has worked previously with the England U18 and U21 teams. Beswick also spent five years as head coach of England’s Basketball team which enjoyed Gold Medal success in the Commonwealth Games. The quote came from Grassroots Football Live 2009 during a presentation on ‘coaching excellence with school age children’ and is in relation to coach behaviour. Fear of losing or poor performance will hinder performance. For us, the point is to take away the added adult pressure on players. ‘Behind the Line, Behind the Team’ Introduced as a concept to tackle poor spectator behaviour at Mini Football matches. Clubs to lay down a line of cones maximum of 2 metres from the edge of the pitch at all Under 7, Under 8 and Under 9 games. Only the designated coaches, First Aider and any substitute players are allowed pitch side of the barrier. Bill Beswick is a British sports psychologist who has worked with many of the game’s top coaches and players. His work has included spells at Premiership clubs Derby County, Manchester United and Middlesbrough. In addition, he has worked previously with the England U18 and U21 teams. Beswick also spent five years as head coach of England’s Basketball team which enjoyed Gold Medal success in the Commonwealth Games. The quote came from Grassroots Football Live 2009 during a presentation on ‘coaching excellence with school age children’ and is in relation to coach behaviour. Fear of losing or poor performance will hinder performance. For us, the point is to take away the added adult pressure on players.

    17. Ongoing support to coaches and volunteersOngoing support to coaches and volunteers

    18. Ongoing support to coaches and volunteers Ongoing support to coaches and volunteers

    19. Next Steps… Further information can be found on the WFT website including the directional video’s to support implementation of games. All coaches to receive a copy of the Mini Football regulations. All coaches/managers will have the opportunity to attend a three hour practical workshop to further their knowledge and experience of 4v4, 5v5 and 6v6. This Workshop will be delivered on a league basis by the FDO.Next Steps… Further information can be found on the WFT website including the directional video’s to support implementation of games. All coaches to receive a copy of the Mini Football regulations. All coaches/managers will have the opportunity to attend a three hour practical workshop to further their knowledge and experience of 4v4, 5v5 and 6v6. This Workshop will be delivered on a league basis by the FDO.

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