Really, being 10 nil up and saying to the kids perhaps to take shots only outside the box, or construct goals of 10+ passing moves isn't instilling a winning mentality?
What would change if your sons team didn't have to retreat to the halfway line? I'd suggest the score would remain the same if not increased.
I'd also query how much of a passing/possession side it is if you're scoring 34 goals in 40 mins. I'd suggest when a team is so dominant, the manager...
Mo, there is no competitive football until you get beyond 11.
For example the FA have released a guide to U7 and U8 football. Small 5 a-side non competitive games, no league tables or first places size 3 balls only. Pitches to be max. 40 yards by 30 yards. Small 'samba' size goals. No one...
Our U8's team is strictly inclusive and in our 2 matches of 30mins 7-a-side format I ensure we have mixed ability teams and everyone gets a game. We work on our passing, first touch and movement, and sometimes it really works.
We then come up against sides that have an exclusive policy, have...