Walshaw Sports Club FC
Mini Soccer
The principles and
rules of Mini-Soccer are similar to those in regular football except that
the pitches are smaller and there are fewer players on each team.
Depending
on the age group, the number of players and size of pitch can vary from
four a-side for the youngest, to seven a-side for the under 10s. The goal
size for all age groups is 12ft by 6ft (3.6m by 1.8m).
Benefits
More touches of the ball to increase participation and enjoyment
Fewer players on the pitch meaning simpler decisions and better
understanding.
Smaller piches 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
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Walshaw Sports Club runs the following
mini soccer squads.
Under 10
Under 9
Under 9 Whites
Under 8
Under 7
For full details see
the Who’s who page here
Download the Mini-Soccer Handbook here (pdf)
“If you're under 10
and new to football, the full-size 11-a-side game can seem a bit scary -
and may not be the best way for you to learn your skills.
That is exactly why
mini soccer is the game for you. It's fast, fun and specially designed to
help players under 10 get to grips with the game.
It's played on a
smaller pitch, with scaled-down goals and fewer players - so whatever
your position, you'll never be far from the ball.
It's a great way to
get fit and improve your ball control - and when you do start playing
11-a-side you'll be ready for action.”
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