BENEFITS OF SMALL SIDED GAMES
Delivered by: Vicky Fisher (FA Coach Development Officer)
Type: Practical/Observational Workshop
Date: Monday 24th January 2022
Time: 18:30-20:30
Open to: Everyone
Venue: Oxford City Football Club, Marsh Lane, Oxford, OX3 0NQ
Prices: FREE
Workshop Content:
Questions this workshop will aim to answer:
Why should I do small sided games in my sessions?
How do small sided games link to the FA 4 Corner Model?
How small sided games can help further develop our players?
What can coaches expect to take away?
1) Some example practices that they could use to support them with this topic.
2) An understanding of the benefits of small sided games to aid progress and the development of skilful players.
3) An insight into utilising constraints/practice considerations* within small sided games to support players skill progression.
Are there any tasks to complete ahead of the event?
Watch the 90 second video.
Prepare and bring to the workshop a small sided game that you may use in one of your sessions.
Overview of the event
Join the Grassroots Coach Development team for a session where they will bring to life examples of small sided games and how they can be used to benefit the development of your players holistically. They will share a range of in and out of possession small sided games designed to help develop more skilful players.
What you will Need:
- Note taking materials (Recommended)
- Suitable clothing/footwear for observing on an outdoor practical session (3G Pitch)
Please Note: All attendees will be required to show proof of a lateral flow test on arrival. Those who are unable to show proof of a test will not be admitted to the event. ALL attendees will also be required to wear masks when indoors and socially distance.
Additional Information:
Candidates Aged 18 or Under
In keeping with our commitment to keeping the game safe and in line with FA Safeguarding Policies if you are aged 18 or under you are required to supply the name and contact details of an adult next of kin or carer who will be included in any correspondence we may have with you.
Equality & Diversity Monitoring
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When booking, learners are encouraged to respond to these questions about themselves, however, participation is entirely optional and you are not obliged to self declare your characteristics. The information we receive is only used for monitoring and statistical purposes and will remain anonymous.
The Equality and Diversity Monitoring form can be downloaded here
Terms and Conditions
All course booking are subject to Oxfordshire FA's Course Booking Terms and Conditions:
You are fit to participate and acknowledge that you do so at your own risk
Oxfordshire Football Association Ltd, its staff, or any authority which provides facilities, is under no liability in respect of any injury, which you may sustain
You are fully aware that photographs and footage may be taken by authorised OFA staff, and give your permission for this material to be used for promotional, marketing and internet purposes.
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