Tomorrow see’s that start of U11 Liam Stirrat Development League which is a follow on from Spring League that was held over April & May. Focus of this league is skill development, participation & enjoyment for all the participants involved.
In terms of skill development, over the first 5 rounds there will be a skill focus each week, for the first week the skill to focus is the overhead catch. Mentors from each team will record their teams score (how many catches they get), HOST club will forward the two teams score at the end of the match to Paul O’Connor. See below the skill focus for each week.
In terms of the rules, they are the exact same that was used in Spring League, SEE RULES BELOW. Referees are asked to forward the scores onto Paul O’Connor and NOT enter them onto servasport.The referees record the score of the game, they have no involvement in recording the skill scores.
Any questions please contact Paul O’Connor 086 8374827 or developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie
| Dates | Rules |
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1. Saturday 9th June Week 1 – Overhead Catch 2. Saturday 23rd June Week 2 – Kick Pass 15m (straight to chest & catch) 3. Saturday 7th July Week 3 – Block 4. Saturday 21st July Week 4 – Near Hand Tackle 5. Saturday 4th Aug Week 5 – Evasive Skill “The Roll” 6. Saturday 18th Aug Week 6 – In Cloghan
NOMINATED COACH FROM EACH CLUB TO RECORD THE SKILL SCORE AT EACH GAME. SCORE SHEET & TEACHING POINTS FOR EACH SKILL WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO START OF THIS LEAGUE. A will award a point for a team that executes the following skills on each skill focus week; Skills to be focused on; Week 1 – Overhead Catch Week 2 – Kick Pass 15m (straight to chest & catch) Week 3 – Block Week 4 – Near Hand Tackle Week 5 – Evasive Skill “The Roll” Week 6 – NO SKILL FOCUS |
11 a side (9 a side in some divisions)
Pitch Size – 20m to 20m 55m wide (11a side) / 65m length & 40 width (9 a side) 3 Periods- 2 x 20m / 1 x 10m (Non- dominant side & middle period)) White sock to be worn to indicate weak side. 2 Touch Whoever fouls takes the free 45’s from ground or hand (worth 2 points) Goal Keeper kicks ball out from hand Every week a scoring zone will be implemented 20m out. Score from outside this = 2 points. All other scores (Goals/Points) worth 1 point
All Players to play a minimum of 2 periods
All teams MUST BE BALANCED Smart Touch Football to used
NO TEAMSHEETS REQUIRED
DISCIPLINE ISSUES TO BE REPORTED TO COACHING STAFF BY REFEREE
Official Referee officiate each game. |
