"Once, there was a natural development which came from the street. That natural development is now missing and we must give youth coaches a philosophy which is based on simply letting the young play the game." Rinus Michels - Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands coach.
These are just suggestions, and it is more fun for the children if they rotate round and play a number of different games.
Pitches can be marked out with marker cones.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Make sure that all goals are fully secured and that any traffic cones used are the small 9inch ones that easily fall over when knocked.
We also recommend football boots with moulded studs.
Please check all pitches before hand for glass, stones etc;



