Some parents will be pulling their hair out not knowing what to do with their kids it's the perfect opportunity to take them down the park and play some football. But rather than just having a kick-about, we've got a few tips and drills to really teach them the fundamentals of the game.

All you'll really need is a couple of footballs and plenty of water - it looks like it's going to be hot.

Then, sit down and take a look at our latest videos which illustrates some coaching ideas and games to really help develop young players.

Primarily designed to assist Adults other than teachers working in secondary schools and newly qualified teachers the videos focus on Year 7 girls who have had limited football experience.

However, it's useful to everyone who wants to learn some basic practises and techniques and apply them to real-game situations.

In addition to the videos, there are also some game cards that you can download to help you on your way. 

So click the links below, have fun and good luck.

Introduction  

Video: Teaching Girls Football

The Warm-Up

Video: Warming Up
Video: Stretching

Passing

Video: Passing
Video: 4 v 2 Game
Video: Three Team Game
Game Card: Three Team Game (pdf)
Game Card: 4 v 2 Game (pdf)

Running and Turning

Video: Running with the ball
Video: The Wing Game
Video: Turning with the ball
Game Card: The 2 v 2 Game (pdf) 
Game Card: The Wing Game (pdf)

Shooting

Video: Shooting at goal
Video: Diamonds Are Forever
Game Card: Diamonds Are Forever (pdf)

Goalkeeping

Video: Goalkeeping

Finishing off

Video: Cooldown

Thanks to Jo Meloni and Laura Harvey, Cockshut Hill Technology College