U-5 Short Sided Games

Master Coach Instruction
Jamboree Soccer, no set teams
Short-Side Games at end of Instruction

The Field
Dimensions:  Maximum 30 x 15 yards
Halfway line the width of the field, marked equidistant between the goal lines (optional)
Goals:  Maximum 6 foot x 4 foot, or portable PUG goals, as available.
The Region shall provide fields as close to this ideal as practical, given space availability.


The Ball
Size three (3).


Duration of Game
20 minutes (played in two halves of 10 minutes each with a short break at quarter to make substitutions and get a drink) with a half time break of 5 minutes.


Number of Players
Maximum number of players on the field at any time: three (3),z no goalkeeper.
Maximum number of players on the team: four (4).
Separate girls and boys teams will be formed.


Playing Time
A minimum of 3 quarters is required for each player.  It is recommended no one play 4 quarters until everyone has played 3 quarters.


Organization
Each child will have a parent (or other adult) working with them on the field.
A "master coach" will lead each session.  The master coach will introduce and demonstrate each game/activity.


Session Schedule
- 10 minutes - Group warm-up and activities
- 5 minutes - Water break
- 20 minutes - Training activities and games
- 10 minutes – Team organizing and water break
- 20 minutes - 3v3 game

During the game, one parent from each team is selected to act as the game supervisor for the week.




Changes from regular FIFA Play

The Start of Play
No change from regular play except that opponents must be five (5) yards from the center mark while kick-off is in progress.

Offside
No offside is called.

Fouls & Misconduct
If play must be stopped for any reason, begin with a free kick.  Award the free kick to whichever team deserves it. 

Free Kicks
All kicks are direct free kicks.  The opposing team should be at least 5 yards from the ball.

Throw-In
Whether the throw in is properly taken or not, let it go.  Proper technique will be taught later.

Other Information
Region standings are not recorded.
Game scores are not kept.
Parents and players from both teams exchange handshakes before and/or after each game.