U4 Expectations
THESE SKILLS SHOULD BE DEVELOPED FOR U4 AGE GROUP:
- teach them which way to go
- how to stop the ball
- how to run, jump, hop and skip
- introduce how to pass and shoot
- introduce how to dribble the ball
• A coach from each team will be on the field directing (coaching) the players
• Parents provide lots of encouragement – they may still come on the field with their child if necessary. Only children may contact the ball
• 2 – 15 minute halves with a 10 minute snack break between. (Times may vary slightly – up to coach’s discretion
• Short shifts – approx. 2 minutes – again, up to the coach’s discretion
• Each team can be split into 2 shifts (generally based on age of players, but assertiveness (or being timid) comes into play as well)
• Coaches discuss beforehand how they are dividing their shifts
• No scorekeeping
• Parents can space themselves around the playing field. If the ball is headed out of bounds, parents just redirect it back into play
• Lots of positive encouragement and have fun!
• Let the kids play –“let the game be the teacher”. Each player will develop at their own pace