U8 - Beginners

Local Rules of Competition:
Match Duration: 4, 10 minute quarters
Players: 4v4, can be done with subs or split fields
Size of Ball: 3
Substitutions: Unlimited, at stoppage in play
Offside:  No
Referees: Parent or Coach Referees.

• Attention span beyond U-6 but still not extended.
• Inclined more toward group activities.
• Still in motion.
• Still very sensitive. Dislike personal failure in front of peers.
• Beginning to develop physical coordination. Most can ride a two-wheeler at this point.
• Still enjoy running, jumping, climbing and rolling.
• Prefer real balls through imitation of the big guys. Sports heroes becoming important.
• Still lack sense of pace. Go flat out.
• Activities should be individually based and with pairs of players.