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PLAY WELL U9 (8-9 YEARS)
Football as a short passing game ((Learning Fundamental Game Skills)
Stage 3
U9 COACHES
- Understand that fun is still the number one reason why players play.
-Understand that fun for this age group includes learning new skills
- Always encourage in practices & games the use of skill, creativity & decision-making.
- Don’t expect youngsters to always play a passing game
- Never stifle the creative, gifted dribbler
- Understands that this is the time for players of all abilities to experiment & learn from trial and error
- Do not focus on winning games
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