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New strip donated by TopNotch KITCHENS

New Track  Suit Tops donated by TITAN CEILINGS

Travelling:---
From M62 J27 take A62 towards Hudds. After approx 1 mile at lights turn left onto A643. Turn right at Spar shop, turn 3rd left  before school onto Windmill Lane. Sports Centre on right. Car parking is situated via the service road between the High school and the Sports Centre. Follow all the way past the tennis centre to parking area. Please do not park in front of the Sports Centre.

Ground--
Batley Sports Centre
Map

 U8
  Manager
  Bob Duffy
01924 471549

Mini-Soccer
Small sided games are played to maximise ball contact time and develop skills that players can use for the whole of their playing life.
Recommended U8 Rules
The Game is for boys and girls who are over the age of 6 and under the age of 8 before 1st Sept 2000 and mixed football is allowed
Teams of 5 v 5 players
recommended 50 x 30 yds pitch size
12 ft x 6 ft goals
size 3 ball
Max of 5 subs may be used ,all must play
shin-guards must be used
10 mins each way, no one plays more than 45mins per day
no off-side
all free kicks direct
Penalty kicks 8yds
Throw-ins given second chance
Goalkeepers no restrictions on steps, can throw or kick ball out
Common Sense should prevail at all times
U8 Development Policy
Concentrate on individual soccer skills :- ball control, with feet , head and body. Introduce the laws of the game : foul play , throw ins , free kicks , handling etc. Moving players around in different playing positions to develop all round playing ability and understanding of team rules, playing for enjoyment, WINNING IS NOT THE ISSUE. Introduce light stretching routines to develop good warm-up and cool down practices. Small sided games, 5 a side ,to give each player maximum contact with ball during play. A this stage not against opposition clubs. To train with U7s.