The Twelve year old player
the Twelve year Old player profile
INDEPENDENCE LEVEL
The majority will have some background in soccer.
They still need to learn from others.
You are still their role model.
You must teach.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Girls adolescent growth spurt at its peak and the boys begins..
Girls will begin to fall behind the boys in strength and endurance.
Increase in leg length creates failure in reach and touch the toes flexibility
The majority of those who excel in team sports are those who are pubescent or post pubescent
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Among boys the combative are popular.
A desire for recognition becomes prevalent.
Being a member of a team fulfills the recognition desire
Increased independence in thought and action.
Antagonism towards opposite sex continues.
They show a genuine interest in being helpful to others
Interest in team play is high and they respond well to organized games
They are both willing - able to practice motor skills to improve playing ability.
Self-consciousness about learning new skills is evident
Unsure. of their relationship with the group and with those in authority… And this gives rise to feelings of insecurity and frustration.
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Interested in learning
Playing soccer is stimulating for them.
They are capable of dealing with fairly complex ideas
They have an understanding of the interrelationships of cause and effect.
Assessment of their own capabilities is greater than ever before.
Ability to organize/assume responsibility for doing a job is greatly improved
UNDERSTANDING
They now understand that the object of the game is to win.
They understand the concept of scoring, keeping score, winning and losing
They understand when the ball is in and out of play and how to restart play after the ball has gone out of play.
They will now attempt to win the game not only by attempting to score more goals than the opposition but also by attempting to deny the opposition the opportunity to score.
Adults at this stage must be very careful in keeping the results of the game in perspective!
GENERAL IMPLICATIONS
Attention span is greatly increased
Gang spirit can be used to promote team game.
Beneficial results for social and physical benefits to utilize self testing.
React well to competition in which they compete against others.
Able to perform the basic skills of movement with a fair degree of accuracy.
Improved strength, skill, coordination, concentration increase fun in playing soccer!
Girls need encouragement to continue strenuous activity in order to maintain strength, speed, and endurance levels.
Boys are highly motivated and respond well to the fitness activities without special encouragement.
SOCCER IMPLICATIONS
Play soccer. Focus on teaching the 1 vs. 1 game.
Be consistent in your practice session routine.
Soccer is a fluid game...and coaches must incorporate this phenomenon in any/all practice
Players need excellent demonstrations (show) and brief explanations (tell!)
Ball handling skills should be considerably efficient.
‘Points of refinement’ to help self improvement continues to be necessary.
Review of old skills must take place and new skills introduced!
Homework assignments are crucial.
Since they enjoy being asked questions this provides us an opportunity to increase their understanding in the purpose of tactics.
Since they enjoy being asked questions this provides us an opportunity to increase their understanding in how tactics influence the game.
FIFA, “The skills acquired in the lower age groups though spontaneous practice and the subsequent specialization enable a rough classification of the young layer. With these skills acquired, he must now be in a position to adapt them to the varying situations in the game.”
TRANSITION GAME
(Ball changing possession)
The emphasis between attacking towards the goal in one direction and recovering to block shots in the opposite direction must become a priority..The players must assess the change in possession more quickly.
FIFA “This is the stage which reveals the type f emerging player, either the defensive or the attacking type.”
Attacking Game…
You should expect the following
Reading the Game - looking
-Must be aware of the following:
-Current position on the field
-Current position of the ball on the field
-Current position of teammates on the field
-Current position of the opponent on the field
Run to attack - proper positioning
-Intelligent running across the length and width of the field which includes:
-Support when needed
-Stay away when not needed
-Run without expecting to receive the ball in attacking third
-Supporting runs toward and away in the mid-field third
-Flaring runs to the outside in the defensive third
-Intelligent runs to help teammates and hinder the opponent
Receiving the ball – The first touch
-Consciously seeing what is happening in the immediate area
-Putting themselves in a position to receive/control the ball with minimum hindrance.
-Pre-planning first touch according to position of opponents and teammates
retaining the ball – dribbling
-Take advantage of peripheral vision to see what is happening on the field
-Eyes on the ball at moment of touch. Eyes off the ball after each touch
-Makes a personal judgment on what is or is not an appropriate action
-Knows when and when not to dribble
-Is able to Fake with the feet and Feint with the body
Release ball under-control
-Knows how to shoot on goal with accuracy and pace.
-Can pass over short and longer distances on the ground and in the air.
Defending Game…
You should expect the following
Reading the Game - looking
-Able to look-around and 1st find the Goal.
-Able to 1st Block the Goal and then 2nd Pressure the Ball.
-Able to make play predictable
-Should be aware of the following:
-Their current position on the field
-Current position of their goal
-Current position of the ball on the field
-Current position of 1st Attacker
-Current position of teammates
Run to Defend - proper positioning
-Is able to move to block the goal and then pressure the ball
-All players should be able to evaluate the following:
-Which third of the field the field is the ball in
-Which player has control of the ball
-Is the ball likely to be moved into a different third
-Should I retreat or advance or stay as positioned?
Ready stance – proper body position
-All players should be able to get into a boxer’s stance.
-Are able to…Put one foot forward to poke at the ball.
Other foot maintains balance.
-Are able to balance by playing on the balls of their feet not flat-footed
-Are mentally alert and ready to move in any direction
Reject advancement – Stop thedribbler
-Can block the goal but will still make attempts at the ball L
-Can ‘poke’ but will many times still kick at the ball L.
-Can delay the opponent –Stay between goal and ball…
But, will usually kick at the ball L
-Can be –Patient and Delay but only after good repetitive coaching J
Regain ball possession – Take the ball from the opponent
-Some will go to the ground (slide tackle) you must discourage this action.
-Many will still simply kick at the ball – you must discourage this action L
-Most can actually take the ball away after a bad touch, block tackle, etc…You must encourage this action
DEVELOPMENTAL YEARS
‘UNDER -12’
FIFA World Football Youth Academy
The youth coach becomes the parent figure besides the teacher. The school and club now run parallel. At this stage, the best coaches should be employed for the young players, idealize their actions and performance. A special teaching method should be used here. At this age, the young player still learn optically. He must not see his example commit any errors!
He want to play ‘real football’ at the club and marked pitches. The coach must now aim a making the young player aware of the pitch, which he can discover and try out now with the ball. .
At this stage, one influences players to aim for performance, and training is more intensive. The number of player is increased to 11, i.e. and entire team is formed. A young player is psychologically spurred on to find and take the right position on this team.
A referee with a thorough knowledge of the Laws is needed now, owing to the competitive character of the game and the Laws that are implemented. This is the suitable opportunity for referring beginners who have been on the referees’ training course. They have the technical competence and can develop their personality by conducting these matches. It would also be appropriate to use assistant referees here.
With a large pitch and the special role he plays in the team, the young player must improve his use of the ball during training. In tactics, the general principles of training (square play, long passes, passing the ball back) must be put across, making the young player discover the pitch as in a game. Improved technique and enhanced physical possibilities will help him here.