Under 6 and 7 age groups - Game Leader

The main role of the game leader is to keep the game moving fluently, limit stoppages and assist players with all match re-starts. Most importantly, they must make every effort to create an environment that ensures that all players have fun and have maximum involvement.

The children are learning the game at this level, be flexible and patient. The game leader can be a club official, parent, older child or player or beginning referee and should always be enthusiastic and approachable.

Some tips;

• Encourage all children to have fun and different children to take re-starts.
• Discourage players from permanently over-guarding the goal.
• Use a “Ready, Set, Go” prompt to encourage quick decisions when restarting play.
• Encourage children to dribble or pass the ball into play from all re-starts
  rather than a big kick. • Ensure opposing team is back to the half way line, for all goal line restarts.