1. Mini Football

2. A real game doesnt need to be 11v11 Andy Roxburgh, UEFA Technical Director 1.Raise the standard of play at national team level. 2.Develop technically superior players 3.UEFA technical guidance 4.Create a better environment for children to play and learn 5. Increase enjoyment Space for imagery Why have changes been made?

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? 1.Better technique – more touches of the ball. 2.More enjoyment – more involved in the game. 3.Better concentration – always in the action. 4.Greater understanding – more learning from decisions. 5.More movement – fewer players, more space. Space for imagery

6. Regulation Changes Implementation Date Age GroupNumber of PlayersSize of Pitch (length x width) Size of Ball Start of 2009/10Under 74v4 No Goalkeepers 30x20 yards3 Start of 2009/10Under 85v5 GK Introduced 30x20 yards3 Start of 2010/11Under 96v640x30 yards3 Start of 2011/12Under 107v760x40 yards4 Start of 2011/12Under 118v860x40 yards4 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).

7. Regulation Changes Age GroupDistance from Goal Line to Edge of Area (Length) Width of Penalty Area Under 7 Effective from start of 2009/10 season NO Goal Area Under 8 Effective from start of 2009/10 season 5 yards10 yards Under 9 Effective from start of 2010/11 season 8 yards15 yards Under 10 Effective from start of 2011/12 season 10 yards20 yards Under 11 Effective from start of 2011/12 season 10 yards20 yards

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

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

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

11. Pitch Layout - 6v6 with Buffer Zones on a 60x40 Mini Pitch *All Player:Coach ratios must adhere to Club Accreditation Regulations

12. Behind the Line, Behind the Team Our fear, becomes their fear, take the fear away (Bill Beswick 2009) 1.Continued implementation of spectator zones alongside mini pitches at Under 7 and 8 matches. Extended to Under 9 this season. 2.Barrier runs parallel maximum 2 metres from touchline of pitch, NO spectators behind goals. 3.Only players, designated coaches and 1 st Aider allowed outside zone. 4.Barrier to be marked by cones, additional marked line. 5.Safety of paramount importance, if limited space (less than 2 metres) use only cones or marked lines. Space for imagery

13. Mini Football