FA LEVEL 2 RE-ASSESSMENT (6v6 small sided game)

[pegg2cool]

Hi, i am a week away from retaking my FA level 2 qualification. However due to a mix up at my local FA (sent info to wrong address) i missed the support session. I will be using the old format of 6v6 small sided game instead of the new 4v4 style. I am worried that the other candidates will not understand what i am trying to coach them as they will be unfamiliar with the 6v6 method.

Is there much difference between the two methods as i am hugely worried about this? Also if anyone has any final assessment tips that would be great.

[74offsuit]

Try not to worry too much about the candidates not understanding.

The assessor is looking for how you coach. If the players get it wrong, you have the opportunity to shine, when you put things right.

main tips

Be clear, short and concise, enthusiastic, stay on topic, deliver key factors.

Good luck, let us know how it went.

[Jerzy]

I agree with 74... Stay on topic. Stay on topic. Stay on topic.

Don't be afraid to use the coaching points that you were given by your instructor. I felt that I had to come up with my own, to show that I had "learned" from the class. Your lesson plan is less important than what you do with the kids on the field, that is why this is a practical. Keep everything simple, don't make any of the games too complex: you want to be able to explain your game/situation in 30 seconds. Focus on knowing when to stop play and step in. As my old instructor used to say: you have to put players right.

And lastly, relax.

[marobha]

Hie you should just be able to progress from a technic to skill practice and game situation.firstly its the technical side you should be able to let your players understand b4 moving to a skill practice.once the drill has come out get them to play ssg.Remember to coach one team and manage tha other

[mxj328336]

Originally Posted by pegg2cool

Hi, i am a week away from retaking my FA level 2 qualification. However due to a mix up at my local FA (sent info to wrong address) i missed the support session. I will be using the old format of 6v6 small sided game instead of the new 4v4 style. I am worried that the other candidates will not understand what i am trying to coach them as they will be unfamiliar with the 6v6 method.

Is there much difference between the two methods as i am hugely worried about this? Also if anyone has any final assessment tips that would be great.

Relax. With the 6 v 6, just make sure you work your topic. The most important thing is that you keep to your topic. Starting positions are also very important. Start off with a bit of free play to give you time to think. Then go in and manufacture your start position. With your topic try to affect each player in a relevant manner. I.e. if your doing running with the ball you start with your full back (affect your defence including your keeper, then your midfield then your forwards).

Be confident when you talkn and give relevant technical information.

Good luck.