U6 Goals and Objectives
U6 (Age 5-6):
1. Continue development of technical concepts – Kicking/Dribbling:
A. By the end of U6 – kids can effectively demonstrate the following Dribbling skills:
· The ability to speed dribble, under control, with foot cupped in
· The ability to box dribble both in place and moving with knees bent
· The ability to execute basic moves out of the box dribble; including:
o Quarter turns with both feet and toe touches
o The ability to turn with the outside on the inside of their foot
B. By the end of U6 – kids can effectively kick the ball by demonstrating the following skills:
· The ability to hit various targets from greater distances and with more power, including:
o Corners of goals
o Moving targets
o Both on the ground and in the air
o Both stationary and while moving
· Continue to develop proper ball striking techniques, including:
o Laces, Inside, Both feet, Striking within the flow of play
2. Introduce concept of passing:
A. By the end of U6 – kids will be able to effectively pass the ball to teammates, including:
· The ability to accurately, with proper pace pass the ball to teammates both in drills and games, both stationary and with movement
· The ability to control a pass using proper trapping techniques; including:
o Inside of both feet
o Cushioning the ball for maximum control.
3. Introduce concept of space/positions
A. By the end of U6 – kids will demonstrate mastery of space; including:
· Taking the ball away from pressure
· Passing the ball away from pressure
· Spacing themselves from teammates and opponents both in drills and games
· The ability to move into space to receive a ball
B. By the end of U6 – kids will demonstrate a basic comprehension of positions within a formation; including:
· Ability to articulate and properly play within each third of the field (Forward, Midfield, Defense)
· Ability to play in games and maintain spacing and position
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