Division 3 is for players aged 6-7 years. Teams play games at Brewster school fields on Sunday mornings, and have one hour-long practice during the week (at a time determined by the coach). Games begin at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am and are divided into four 12-minute quarters. The play field is from sideline to sideline on the JV Varsity field and teams play 6 v 6.
Referees will not call offsides and give players an extra chance on throw-ins.
Division 3 Curriculum
Division 3 players should learn to:
- Dribble with the outside of their foot
- change direction on dribble (90 degrees)
- change speed of dribble from slow to fast, and fast to slow
- pass with inside of foot
- pass with ankle locked
- receive pass with inside of foot
- receive pass with “give”
- clear the ball to the sides, not the middle
- strike ball on center with laces (for power)
- point toe and lock ankle when striking
- shoot with accuracy by using the side of the foot
Keeper
- hug ball to chest with both arms (put it “in the bank”)
- scoop ground balls with both arms
- put ball back in play to teammate on the side, not to the center
Potential Skill Games from AYSO:
Teaching the games to kids (read first)
