Send your child to professional football. Football for children: at what age and what are the benefits?

About the author: Kachan Alexander Ivanovich – 56 years old. Coach - teacher of the football department of the "Annenki" Youth Sports School in Kaluga, teacher physical culture MBOU Secondary School No. 41, who in the past played for many years in the teams of masters in Kaluga, winner of the “Millions Cup” Soviet Union among production teams, twice winner of the RSFSR Cup among KFK., repeated winner among teams of masters of the 2nd league of Soviet football.

Previously, boys came to football with 5-6 years of street football experience, and training began on the basis of original motor and gaming skills acquired on the street. Now training has to start from a very early age and practically from scratch. Such comparisons provide sufficient grounds to be convinced that the level of physical and, especially, gaming development boys of yesteryear were significantly taller than the current generation.

Modern football is both speed and power, and this is the result of continuous development from simple to complex, from known to unknown. No matter how difficult the exercise may be, it eventually becomes accessible and easy thanks to gradual and consistent training. And from the complex there is only one way - to even more complex. Brilliant is always simple.

The profession of a children's football coach is multifaceted. He is a teacher and educator, a researcher and experimenter, a master of his craft not only by profession, but by vocation. If a child does not have or lacks football knowledge, the problem is small. Knowledge is acquired. If there are no natural abilities, the difficulty is irreparable. It is very important to identify these abilities at a child’s early age. Then there will be more time for their development and, accordingly, the results of your work and the child’s work will be obvious.

Symbolically, we can define the five commandments of a children's football coach.

1.Football is a game. Therefore, a lesson in children's football should be similar to a game.

2. Talent is something that cannot be taught. Therefore, education should begin not with training, but with the development of natural abilities.

3. Heredity determines potential capabilities, and environment determines the extent to which these capabilities can be realized.

4. Football is one of the most difficult sports to learn. It is impossible to teach playing with exercises alone. Exercise is theory, game is practice.

5. The identity of each boy is an expression of his unique characteristics, which is precisely what is valued in the game.

The work of a children's coach begins with selection, and even more often with recruitment, and already in the process of training, the coach decides which components and factors need to be paid attention to. Many years of observations and practical experience have shown that selection should not be based on acquired, but primarily on the psychophysiological characteristics of the child. What natural qualities should a boy have in order to learn to play football? At the initial stage, the criterion that determines game thinking should be at the forefront.

English professor G. Aizenkov, creator of tests by definition intellectual development in his book “Test Your Abilities” he wrote: “We can say that by mental ability we mean that innate property nervous system, which allows one person to think, to solve intellectual problems better than another.”

The recruiting method for a football section or a football school should be through games. If in a game a boy shows a tendency to intercept, play without the ball, make timely backups, make decisions before receiving the ball, then he most likely has the ability to develop game thinking.

Selection stages.

Currently, they rely to a greater extent on recruiting children into primary training groups from a very early age (5-6 years old) and then in the process of training, the actual selection of what appears to be the most promising children is carried out. But talent can only be judged by observing children or at some intuitive level. Life has shown more than once how the one who was initially weaker became stronger, and the one who was successful in the game was overtaken by the one who was lagging behind.

The pace of development of a young football player depends not only on the quality of training, but also on innate data, the initial level of which varies from boy to boy. Meaning physical development child. At a certain age, physical development seems to be of decisive importance in determining a child’s capabilities as a football player, and here the main thing for a coach is not to make a mistake. He must determine the level of capabilities of a child whose physical development is slightly delayed. How to do this?

There is a general scheme of formulas for selection criteria, these are three indicators of a child’s characteristics: Speed, Courage (or this is called differently - fighting qualities) and thinking. There is also a feature - skill (i.e. the child already has the skills to play football to some extent, but as we decided earlier - this skill is acquired.

So, speed is an innate quality. Since modern football is fast, this quality is one of the main criteria for selection. Courage or fighting qualities? Football is not only fast, but also power-based, martial arts take place throughout the entire area of ​​the football field, which means this criterion is also of no small importance. And finally, thinking in modern football is also important. Conclusion: if a child has the makings of all these qualities, then he is accepted unconditionally. This perfect formula. What to do if one of these qualities is missing? This is not a problem, of course, the child must be accepted and the missing quality must be worked on and developed to a greater extent. But if more than one is missing, very often the work is wasted. What can be considered an indicator is courage: if a boy throws himself under the blow of the ball and does not turn his back, if when approaching an opponent he does not slow down and boldly goes into contact, if he does not wait, but immediately enters into single combat and forces the opponent to make mistakes with his actions, if without hesitation, he takes the initiative to dribble and shoot at goal. These are fighting qualities.

Indicators of gaming abilities.

With the ball: 1. Tendency to dribble

2.Passing game

3. Non-standard, original actions.

Without the ball: 1.Choice of position

2.Insurance

3. Playing on interception, getting ahead, finishing

4. Ability to open up

5. Decision of the action before receiving the ball.

There are also indicators of the so-called moral and volitional qualities - systematic attendance, stability of hard work. The content of the training process at the first stage consists of two sections:

1.Game and development of physical qualities through exercises with the ball. The essence of these exercises is the psychological effect that arises due to positive emotions from physical exercise with the ball. And this is very important in childhood and adolescence.

2. The essence of the methodology for developing original skills is to independently perform the proposed exercises. There is no need to immediately correct or teach how to perform certain motor actions. Movement technique is primarily the repeated repetition of exercises. It’s good if the child himself comes to the correct execution of the movement technique.

For the first year of study the program is offered:

Name

Sep.Oct.Nb.Dec.Jan.Feb.MarchApril.MayJuneJul.Aug.

TheoryConversations:

Development of original skills Motor Dribbling the ball

Transfers

GamesFootball on ¼ field

Mini football in the hall

Handball with football elements

Outdoor games and relay races

Duration of training - 60 minutes

A) special motor skills - 15 minutes

B) Gaming skills - 40 minutes

C) Information about football and the rules of the game – 5 minutes

The basis of the technique of playing football is learning to dribble the ball, hitting the ball

Goal side, stopping the ball and passing. Since children start playing football at a very early age, there is no need to talk about any gaming skills. Everything starts from scratch and you need to give the simplest exercises. But at the same time, children must learn from the very beginning that:

When dribbling: 1. You need to watch the ball with peripheral vision (children will understand faster when you tell them to look “out of the corner of their eye”)

2.When dribbling, you need to touch the ball as often as possible.

3. You need to dribble the ball with both your right and left feet.

When hitting: 1. You need to look at the ball, and mentally determine the trajectory of the ball.

2. You need to tense the muscles of both the supporting leg and the kicking leg (the slightest relaxation of the muscle can lead to injury)

3. Hit the ball with the hardest part ankle joint, lifting (and for this you need to learn to pull back the toes)

When stopping: 1. You need to learn to determine the trajectory of the ball.

2. When touching the ball, you need to learn not only to relax the muscles, but also to help with a yielding movement of a part of the body that dampens the speed of the flying ball.

3. You need to be able to stop the ball with all (except your hands) parts of your body.

All techniques are learned through repeated repetitions.

When dribbling the ball, you need to move in a straight line, changing directions, in a circle, around yourself. Touch the ball while pulling your toe back as you dribble in a straight line. Touch the ball with the outside and inside of the foot when changing the direction of movement. Move with the ball, shifting it from foot to foot. Dribble the ball around obstacles (posts, chips, opponent).

You can dribble the ball on your own, in pairs, in threes (while also making passes to each other).

Kicks are the most favorite exercise for beginning football players. There used to be an expression: “Whoever hits the hardest plays the best.” To some extent, this statement is not far from the truth. The one who masters this technique faster will have an advantage in both passing and scoring the opponent's goal.

First you need to start teaching hitting a stationary ball, but the greatest effect of training is hitting a rolling ball. The whole beauty of the game of football and the skills of the players themselves is in movement. Although in modern football, goals from set pieces have no less effect than goals from the field.

Football, like all other sports, has its own coordination of movements associated with very frequent and sharp changes in the direction of movement. Therefore, special football movements, even without a ball, need to be taught from the very beginning and this should be done better in the form of games or relay races, maybe some kind of competitions, when children get excited and show the greatest effort. At the same time, it is very useful to encourage them with praise, even if the child or his team at the moment turned out to be weaker than the opponent.

Playing football includes concepts such as: technical preparation, physical preparation, tactical preparation and psychological preparation. Taken together, these types of training are called “footballer’s school.” In the initial stage of training (in initial training groups), technical and physical training predominate to a greater extent than tactical and psychological training. Tactical tasks are mainly solved individually by each beginning football player, and psychological preparation is carried out automatically directly in the game or competitive tournament. We considered mainly the first two types of preparation. Group, tactical and psychological tasks are mastered at an older age.

Football is a game for developing physical abilities, thinking and communication abilities. This sport not only strengthens muscles and trains endurance, but also strengthens character, teaches you to think, analyze, act as a team, and interact without words with partners.

By playing football, a person develops all aspects of his personality, and of course, many parents strive to send their children to the football section.

When to donate to football

Many football sections begin to accept children from the age of four. However, at first, much attention is paid to general physical training, and not much time is allocated to the ball game itself - only to maintain the interest of the children.

If the cost of such classes is high for you, find cheaper sports sections - at first this does not matter much, all classes begin with general physical training (GPP). There they will also teach the child to run fast, jump, tumble, fall, and crawl.

It is advisable that at this time the child has the opportunity to “communicate” with the ball on his own or that the father plays ball with the child on the street.

During general physical training, the muscles will become stronger, coordinated, and by the age of 6-7 they will be ready for more specialized activities like football. Therefore, enrollment in sports football sections (SDYUSHOR) starts from 6-7 years old.

If you have a nearby football section, there are no other opportunities to strengthen physical fitness give your child there. After all, you need to start special physical training at 4 years of age - simple games At home and on the street, children at this age are no longer enough.

Pre-enrollment screening

Before enrolling in a sports section, the coach requires a certificate from the pediatrician stating that the child has no contraindications to playing sports. Often it is of a formal nature: traditionally, the general tests blood and urine and an ECG is done.

However, the football section does not tolerate a formal approach. Before serious exercise, it is advisable to undergo a full examination. Get advice from not only a pediatrician, but also an orthopedic surgeon, cardiologist, and urologist. A cardiologist can prescribe not only electrocardiography (ECG), but also echocardiography (EchoCG).

It is advisable to do not only a general, but also a biochemical blood test, as well as a blood coagulation test. Football is a very traumatic sport, so the blood coagulation system must work perfectly.

Moreover, before serious physical activity It is important to visit an ophthalmologist (myopia is a contraindication to playing football), as well as an ENT doctor, since impaired nasal breathing will greatly complicate training.

A contraindication to the football section is obesity in a child: overweight puts too much stress on the joints and heart. Therefore, before entering the section, you will need to undergo treatment with an endocrinologist or simply lose a few kilograms.

Psychological mood of the child

Not only physical condition must be taken into account when registering for the football section. Psychological readiness no less important.

It is believed that football is a game for extroverts who adapt well to a team. However, many goalkeepers have a complex character, but achieve high athletic results. Therefore, everything here is individual. The main thing is to take into account that the child in the section will be subjected to serious psychological stress. He will need to learn to work in a team, control himself, pass the ball (and you always want to score yourself), compete, but not quarrel, compete, but within the rules.

For selfish, capricious and emotionally unstable children, such loads may be excessive and cause them to abandon the section. Therefore, it is important for parents to properly set up their child for work, to teach them to achieve results, not by forcing, but by guiding. This will require parents to have a special instinct, knowledge of their child and good interaction with the coach.

Football uniform and equipment

Football training uniform is of great importance. Most training is carried out outdoors, so clothing should not get wet or retain moisture. A high-quality synthetic form with micropores is best suited - such fabric allows moisture to pass through. It is easy to wash, and it does not lose its original appearance for a long time, and washing will most likely be required after each workout. You can wear a cotton T-shirt or T-shirt under the T-shirt (you need to change it as soon as it gets wet).

Mandatory equipment: cotton socks, boots and comfortable sneakers for playing indoors, shin guards, ankle brace (since this joint is susceptible to sprains and subluxations), in some cases - knee pads.

After training, the child should at least have the opportunity to change clothes so that he can go home in dry clothes. It is advisable to have showers in the locker rooms.

During the training itself, the child should drink clean, warm water (cold water passing through the esophagus can cause spasm of the heart vessels) whenever he wants.

Safety rules during training

During football training, special attention is paid to falling technique, coordination of movements, and safe play. But you cannot protect yourself from injuries, bruises and abrasions, and a doctor cannot always be present at the training session. Therefore, it is worth teaching your child first aid. Let him have an antiseptic for treating abrasions and a plaster with him. The child must understand the signs of a sprain and know that ice should be applied to the sore spot.

It is unacceptable to take a child to training if he is feeling unwell, unwell, and especially if he has a high temperature.

A child who is seriously involved in football will have to pay special attention to his daily routine. Such a child must get enough sleep, even if he does not have time to do his schoolwork (the performance of such children may suffer, while parents have to choose what to concentrate on - sports or studies). Increased loads will require a balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins and microelements.

How is football useful for children, does it have medical contraindications, how to choose a section, how much does training cost... We will dwell on each question in detail and tell you everything about children's football.

Football is an ideal sport for children. It develops endurance and speed, teaches you to play in a team and share victories and defeats with your comrades, allows you to show leadership qualities and give an outlet for accumulated energy. In addition, this is a fairly budget sport that is accessible to many.

How old are you?

At what age should you start playing football? It is difficult to answer the question unambiguously. There are sections and football schools where children are accepted from the age of 4 - as soon as they become able to meaningfully carry out the orders of the coach.

But usually it's all about age. 6-7 years: It can be said that this is an international standard. In Europe, six-year-old children already participate in competitions, and in South America they begin training at this age.

Don’t despair if your child is a little older: even at 9-10 years old you can start serious training without losing any tangible chances of achieving great sporting success.

Medical contraindications

Football is a complex, complex sport that puts a wide variety of stress on the body. If your child is generally healthy and does not have serious chronic diseases or pathologies, he can be safely admitted. In more complex cases, a doctor must decide on admission to football training. And pay attention: a sports doctor.

The main contraindications for playing football are:

• heart disease;
• problems with the musculoskeletal system;
• asthma;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• myopia of any degree;
• obesity;
• some chronic diseases.

Some diseases, such as diabetes or cardiovascular pathologies, are not always contraindications. In this case, you can send your child to football after consulting a doctor.

And, of course, let’s not forget that there are many famous football players who were not prevented from achieving the highest sporting success not only by asthma, but also by serious obstacles. For example, Valery Minko, a player for CSKA and the Russian national team, an international master of sports, successfully played football, having one kidney. Much is possible!

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Boys and girls

Traditionally, football is considered not a very “female” sport, but this is nothing more than a stereotype. Women's football today is actively developing and gaining popularity, which is clearly confirmed, for example, by the appearance of women's teams in football simulation video games.

Now such an idea may seem very bold, but it is quite possible that when your daughter grows up, women’s football will already be a completely familiar phenomenon for everyone. There is only one real problem: the small number of relevant sports sections. But if there is an opportunity - why not?

But what you really need to take into account when planning to send your child to football is his character and temperament (you can read more about the child’s temperament and sports). Test yourself with a simple test. Complete the phrase “My child...”:

• ...emotional extrovert;
• ...active, perhaps restless;
• ... fast and agile;
• ...gambling and impulsive.

If you agreed with all the statements above, then football is best option for your child regardless of gender. But under no circumstances should you send a slow and/or shy introvert to the team: this will not only not make him more active and sociable, but can also cause psychological trauma and cause rejection of sports in general.

Pros

Football has a huge number of advantages - otherwise it would not be so popular. Let's try to list the main ones.

• The positions on the field and functions of football players are extremely diverse: tall and miniature, jumping and agile, light and powerfully built are valued. Unlike basketball, volleyball or hockey, anthropometric parameters will not become an obstacle.
• Football is a team game that develops all the qualities needed in a team, including leadership and social interaction skills.
• This is a sport that is complex in its structure and provides extremely varied physical development. Endurance, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, jumping ability, athleticism - all this is equally necessary for a football player.
• There is a football section even in the smallest city, and in big cities there is a huge selection of them.
• Football is one of the most scientifically studied sports: it has a powerful methodological base, and highly qualified football coaches know how to work with children.
• Football lessons, if over time your child gets tired of this game (or he has no prospects of becoming a successful football player), will serve as an excellent basis for the transition to almost any other sport.
• And the combination is quite possible! It is no coincidence that in Soviet times athletes the highest level They often played both football and hockey, and brilliantly. For example, Vsevolod Bobrov is equally famous both as a football player and as a hockey player. And Lev Yashin, the best goalkeeper in the history of football, received the first title of Master of Sports of the USSR in hockey.

Cons

Football for children doesn't have many downsides. In fact, only three can be distinguished.

First is typical for any team game: in football the role of the individual is insignificant, the team is in the foreground. Therefore, it is more difficult to evaluate personal progress and achievements, and they are valued somewhat less. But this is a subjective disadvantage, which many will consider an advantage.

Second problem can also be considered as an advantage if desired. It's about about competition: a colossal number of children play football, which means getting to the top, in professional sports, it will be difficult.

But third drawback already exists completely objectively. Alas, football is one of the most traumatic sports: after all, it is a very contact sports game. Fortunately, young children do not play too harshly, but still this factor cannot be ignored.

How much do classes cost?

Have you ever wondered why football is popular not only in developed countries, but also in South America, the Middle East and Africa? The answer is simple: this sport is one of the most budget-friendly.

Your own feet, a ball and a flat surface - in theory, you can learn to play football for free. Of course, in practice certain expenses are required, but their size and quantity can be regulated. Let's calculate how much it costs to raise a second Messi from a child.

Mandatory minimum:

• boots (from 1500 rub.);
• sneakers for the gym (from 1000 rubles);
• T-shirt (from 800 rub.);
• sweatpants (from 1000 rub.).

Additional costs:

• protection (from 800 rub.);
• soccer ball (from RUB 1,500);
• goalkeeper gloves (from RUB 1,000);
• jacket for street training (from RUB 1,000);
• summer fees (from 15,000), etc.

The classes themselves can be either free or paid. In the second case, the cost of training depends on the level of the school, the experience of the coach and other nuances and on average starts from 500 rubles. per lesson.

Even with this investment, youth football remains one of the cheapest sports, unlike golf or professional tennis, which require exorbitant investments. Of course, good boots are more expensive than regular shoes - and these are not the only expenses, but in general, almost any family can afford to send their child to football.

How to choose a section?

The popularity of football has given parents an invaluable opportunity to choose from a large number of sections and schools, but such diversity often leads to confusion. Choosing the ideal school is really difficult and does not always work out the first time - you need to be prepared for this. Still, there are several criteria that will help you make the right decision.

1. Your goals. If you are planning to make a national team player out of your child, then you should take a closer look at those working at the main clubs in the country. In this case, it is appropriate to sacrifice both money and a convenient location. If football for children is considered as a regular sporting activity, then your choice is a simple section as close to home as possible.

1. Location of the school. This criterion is largely determined by the first point, but in pursuit of the quality of education, do not forget that no child will want to travel 6 times a week to the other end of the city and back. If possible, choose a section located as close to your home or school as possible.

1. Reviews. A colorful website and a list of famous coaches on staff do not guarantee the success of your child. When choosing a school, collect reviews about it from friends and relatives or look for them on the Internet. It would be a good idea to go to the school and personally talk with the administration and coaches. Make sure that young athletes are treated appropriately and feel comfortable participating.

1. Practice. Have you settled on several schools and can’t choose? Take your child to a trial lesson in each of them. This will allow you to evaluate the coach’s work in practice, take a closer look at the team and understand where the child likes the most.

Let's sum it up

Football - great choice for almost any child. This is an accessible, versatile and exciting sport that promotes socialization, development of leadership skills and the ability to work in a team. Taking it up at an early age can later become an excellent foundation for success in another sport. And such a disadvantage as injuries is inevitable in sports in any case. So there's no reason not to try it!

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