http://soccercoachingcentral.com/174/coaching-soccer-small-sided-games/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:49:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://soccercoachingcentral.com/174/coaching-soccer-small-sided-games/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Howard Gray Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:09:18 +0000 http://soccercoachingcentral.com/?p=174#comment-42 We have used SSGs with all age groups at every team I have worked at. They are a fundamental part of our training, and with the right modifications and COACHING, can help to develop technical, tactical, and fitness components of the sport. SSGs do, however, need careful thought and planning in regards to the size of the pitch, number of players, rules and touch restrictions. It has been my experience that many coaches let the games go on too long, and don't give enough rest in-between. Coach in the breaks, not when the ball is in play. Keep the work bouts short and sharp for quality work - this is a form of overload - more intense than bigger sided games, and thus it is important it is played at a high pace. We have used SSGs with all age groups at every team I have worked at. They are a fundamental part of our training, and with the right modifications and COACHING, can help to develop technical, tactical, and fitness components of the sport.
SSGs do, however, need careful thought and planning in regards to the size of the pitch, number of players, rules and touch restrictions. It has been my experience that many coaches let the games go on too long, and don’t give enough rest in-between. Coach in the breaks, not when the ball is in play. Keep the work bouts short and sharp for quality work – this is a form of overload – more intense than bigger sided games, and thus it is important it is played at a high pace.

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