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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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     Thanks for sharing your current challenge with your U8 squad. One that many of us will have experienced when working with 8, 18 or 28 year olds. 

    It's important to remember that the essence of football is scoring goals and stopping goals. Therefore, I would be interested to know what type of practices you typically put on at the moment that give your very young players plenty of opportunities during practice sessions to then help them to be more confident on match-days.

    Therefore, please drop an example in here and I will respond further.

    In the mean-time, have a look at this game-based practice to help 'finishing on goal': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8LWqe9WVdk This 'fox in the box finishing' session can easily be adapted for younger players.

    I look forward to hearing back from you.

    Vinny Halsall

    FA Grassroots Development Team & Physical Education Officer

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     Thanks for sharing your current challenge with your U8 squad. One that many of us will have experienced when working with 8, 18 or 28 year olds. 

    It's important to remember that the essence of football is scoring goals and stopping goals. Therefore, I would be interested to know what type of practices you typically put on at the moment that give your very young players plenty of opportunities during practice sessions to then help them to be more confident on match-days.

    Therefore, please drop an example in here and I will respond further.

    In the mean-time, have a look at this game-based practice to help 'finishing on goal': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8LWqe9WVdk This 'fox in the box finishing' session can easily be adapted for younger players.

    I look forward to hearing back from you.

    Vinny Halsall

    FA Grassroots Development Team & Physical Education Officer

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