Fair City Tots is for children aged 3-5 years old it is a perfect start on the SFA Player Pathway introducing them to the basic movement and balls skills that will serve them well as they progress in the game.
Fun Fours is for 6 and 7+ years old our young players should be playing 4v4 on a small pitch with a size 3 ball, small goals, no goalkeepers and they should be refereeing the game amongst themselves.
Super 5's is for 8 years old the 5v5 game, including a goalkeeper, is introduced.
Although this may not seem like 'real' football you should be content in the knowledge that these game formats are best suited to a child's developmental needs at this age.
In 4v4 and 5v5 the young player is getting plenty of touches of the ball, which is the best way to develop their skills. They are feeling confident and successful as it is easier to score goals, beat a player and pass to a teammate, this also breeds a love of the game, a desire to play more and a confidence to try new things. They are also learning the basic principles of the game by controlling and dribbling the ball, trying to pass to a teammate, defending a goal and scoring into another. And, by having no referee they are learning to develop an understanding of fairplay amongst their teammates and opponents.
Fun Fours is for 6 and 7+ years old our young players should be playing 4v4 on a small pitch with a size 3 ball, small goals, no goalkeepers and they should be refereeing the game amongst themselves.
Super 5's is for 8 years old the 5v5 game, including a goalkeeper, is introduced.
Although this may not seem like 'real' football you should be content in the knowledge that these game formats are best suited to a child's developmental needs at this age.
In 4v4 and 5v5 the young player is getting plenty of touches of the ball, which is the best way to develop their skills. They are feeling confident and successful as it is easier to score goals, beat a player and pass to a teammate, this also breeds a love of the game, a desire to play more and a confidence to try new things. They are also learning the basic principles of the game by controlling and dribbling the ball, trying to pass to a teammate, defending a goal and scoring into another. And, by having no referee they are learning to develop an understanding of fairplay amongst their teammates and opponents.
Celebrating Success
Super 5's Man of the Match
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Fun Fours Man of the Match
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