PLATT LANE NAMED AS NEW RESPECT LEAGUE CENTRE
9v9 ON TOP CLASS PITCHES
We're delighted to announce that Platt Lane, currently the home of Manchester City's Academy, will become the Respect League's U11s 9v9 Centre..
The facilities for players and spectators are first class, with on site parking and refreshments available.
But it's the pitches we are most excited about - the high quality astro pitch and the world class 'Desso' pitch (a hi-tech mixture of real grass and artificial fibres), the same as the one that will play host the the opening game of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Stepping up to 9v9 means more players on a bigger pitch with bigger 16' x 7' goals and introducing the players to the offside rule.
For venue directions click here
For 9v9 rules click here
The facilities for players and spectators are first class, with on site parking and refreshments available.
But it's the pitches we are most excited about - the high quality astro pitch and the world class 'Desso' pitch (a hi-tech mixture of real grass and artificial fibres), the same as the one that will play host the the opening game of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Stepping up to 9v9 means more players on a bigger pitch with bigger 16' x 7' goals and introducing the players to the offside rule.
For venue directions click here
For 9v9 rules click here
SILENT SIDELINES
But, while the format changes, as always the Respect League's Six Principles remain what we're all about.
The children playing are just 10 and 11 years old and need a safe, calm environment to try out their new found skills. This is the age where children move from the individual and emerging group play of mini soccer and start to learn team play. So it's even more important that the sidelines are as close to silent as possible.
And that includes coaches, not just parents. Players learn much faster when adults don't shout out the 'answers'. Every mistake is a learning opportunity - the more mistakes, the more they learn.
The children playing are just 10 and 11 years old and need a safe, calm environment to try out their new found skills. This is the age where children move from the individual and emerging group play of mini soccer and start to learn team play. So it's even more important that the sidelines are as close to silent as possible.
And that includes coaches, not just parents. Players learn much faster when adults don't shout out the 'answers'. Every mistake is a learning opportunity - the more mistakes, the more they learn.
