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U8s just not scoring

Kayleigh Thomas

Hi all, I am a coach of u8s, we play every Saturday and have been since September but we still haven't won a game. we don't have a player on the team that is a "goal scorer" its like I have a group of amazing midfielders but once they get near the goal nothing happens. I need some advice on how I can develop the players to be a goal scorer. I understand its not about winning but the children are now starting to feel really deflated and are starting to not love being there anymore. we just need a few goals and not even to win, the children just need something to cheer about during the game instead of conceding loads and never scoring. Thanks 

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    Firstly, I would say that at this age no player has a specific ‘position’ and they should all be looking at improving their shooting finishing. Sessions which have small sided games in and round the box can be useful. Can also reward more goals if they score in an area closer to goal, could call it a ‘golden zone’ marked with cones or spots. This will encourage players to try and shoot from closer to the goal, and can encourage other players to get into this area for passes/crosses or even rebounds 

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    Firstly, I would say that at this age no player has a specific ‘position’ and they should all be looking at improving their shooting finishing. Sessions which have small sided games in and round the box can be useful. Can also reward more goals if they score in an area closer to goal, could call it a ‘golden zone’ marked with cones or spots. This will encourage players to try and shoot from closer to the goal, and can encourage other players to get into this area for passes/crosses or even rebounds 

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