Coaches Resources
Player Development Pathway
Age Group: Under 6s
LTAD Stage: ACTIVE START
Train/Match: Games
Window of Optimal Trainability (Focus of athletic training)
The development of the FUNdamentals of movement
• Locomotion – Walking, running, dodging, Jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping
• Stability skills (Static & dynamic) – Landing, balancing and rotation
• Manipulative skills – throwing, catching, kicking, dribbling, passing.
The ABCs (Agility, Balance and Coordination)
Overall coaching approach
FUN, FUN, FUN varied Game approach
Lots of different games / all sports
No festivals etc.
Player Capacities
(Consolidate and develop previous age skills)
TECHNICAL
Individual skills
- Passing to the chest
- Catching with two hands
- Tag tackle
Intro to Unit skills
- Passing to a friend
- Pick up and place a ball
TACTICAL
Intro to tag rugby
Team focus – ensure all players attempt to touch the ball.
PHYSICAL
Agility
Awareness of body space
Balance – Static & dynamic
Co-ordination and manipulation
Speed & Locomotion
MENTAL
Self confidence
Positive attitude to sport
Self esteem
LIFESTYLE / PERSONAL
iTREADS
- Inclusive : Teamwork : Respect : Enjoyment : Discipline : Sportsmanship
Co-operation
Basic socialisation skills
Sharing
Fairness
Law variations - Under 6s
Players per side: 4
Max pitch size: 20 x 12
Minutes per half: 10
Max game time per day: 50
Additional variations: 50
Coaching tips: Referee as a coach / Free flowing play / knock-on not penalised