Soccer for Kids
Added: 13 Jun 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
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Lesson Plan
Resource site to support the teaching of soccer skills to children up to the age of 12. Places an emphasis on fun and gives practical guidelines on age-appropriate skills, like dribbling, shooting and passing. Contains links to the rules of the game and sample practice plans.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Games
Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- apply simple rules to small-sided games
- develop an understanding of the use of space
- discuss and develop control in movement skills relevant to games
Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.
Strand: Games
Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop an increased understanding of use of space
- develop problem-solving and decision-making strategies, and an understanding of the tactics and strategies for use in modified games situations
- discuss and improve control in movement skills relevant to games
Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.
Strand: Games
Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- begin to acquire an understanding of training to prepare for performance in games
- develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies for use in mini-games
- discuss and improve control in movement skills relevant to games
Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.
