Under 12 Age Group
U12 Games and Practices
8 V 8, goalkeepers , Throw Ins, Direct Kicks and Offside
Rules and Recommendations
- Games are comprised of 15 minute quarters.
- Substitutions take place at the quarter break. Allow players remaining in the game to get a drink of water, especially if it’s hot. This break should take 1-3 minutes.
- Substitutions cannot be made except at the three sub periods (1st quarter, half time and 3rd quarter) unless a player is hurt or ill or simply demands to come out of the game.
- Size 4 Soccer Ball
- All players must play 1/2 of the game. No player can play a full game until all players have played 3/4 of the game.
Coaching Support
Coaching Activities for U12…..coaching activities to use at practice for U12 players
Team Management Form…..personal information about every player , try fill out before the start of every season
