MCDONALDS FUN FOOTBALL
 (AGES 7-8 YEARS OLD)

DEVELOPING CORE PHYSICAL SKILLS AND LAYING DOWN THE TECHNICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE FOOTBALL COMPETENCY IN A FUN, MOTIVATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

At this age, football should be primarily played in a playful environment that emphasises self-discovery. This continuity into early engagement develops crucial factors for the future of the players such as the love for the game, game intelligence and physical literacy.

LOVE OF THE GAME
Early engagement develops crucial factors for the future of the players such as the love for the game, game intelligence and physical literacy.


EXCITEMENT
Play in activities where excitement and enjoyment are the main objectives and extrinsic factors such as winning are not emphasised

​​​​​​​THE GAME IS THE TEACHER
Players can develop basic football techniques and during training can be exposed to games that have specific technical outcomes such as developing shooting techniques under pressure from an opponent.


LET THEM PLAY
Play games with minimal interference from game leaders and parents. Let the players play with minimum restrictions and little instruction – ‘keep it simple’

Fun Football programmes are run by the clubs. Capital Football runs Fun Football Festival Days every 3 weeks on a Saturday morning where local clubs come together to play each other. Many clubs across the Capital region provide an excellent Fun Football experience! Find out which clubs offer Fun Football programmes in your local area below.​​​​​​​

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