A reminder of the benefits of small-sided games:

• more touches of the ball
• more shots on goal
• repeated decision-making experience
• the ball is played far more often
• the emphasis is on player development rather than winning or losing
• more 1 v 1 attacking situations
• the game is easier to understand
• freedom of expression - no positions in early stages
• less perceived stress on players
• less perceived pressure from coaches and parents
• parents more likely to volunteer for SSG game leader roles
• children enjoy the progressive and sequential game formats.