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Small sided games are the main component of Onside training sessions.  Small sided games allow players to practice their skills in a realistic environment but with the advantage of having much more involvement than they would get in a regular game.  Players get more touches of the ball, learn more quickly and also make more decisions than they would in a regular 11 v 11 game.  Studies have also shown that young players find small sided games more enjoyable, plus there is the added bonus of more goalscoring opportunities.

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There are different schools of thought on this area but Onside mainly uses the 4 v 4 model through all age groups, although at times we may add more players, depending on the number of children at the training session..

Small Sided Games

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