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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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    As a very simple suggestion, how about on match days asking the opposition coach for a penalty shootout. Or American style shootout (players take turns running at the keeper)? 

    This allows your players at least a chance to score at the end of a game they have not had many chances in. Also an opportunity to win that shootout which is not massively important but they will have that feeling of success.

    And plus every child I have spoken to loves a penalty shootout! 

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    As a very simple suggestion, how about on match days asking the opposition coach for a penalty shootout. Or American style shootout (players take turns running at the keeper)? 

    This allows your players at least a chance to score at the end of a game they have not had many chances in. Also an opportunity to win that shootout which is not massively important but they will have that feeling of success.

    And plus every child I have spoken to loves a penalty shootout! 

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