Teams at this age should be playing 9 vs. 9. Developmental Stage. Winning is still not an important consideration; it is about acquiring skill, learning to play and fun. 

Passing and receiving: Major areas

1. Safety in passing. Eye contact with the receiver
2. Vision of field (receiver)
3. Movement by receiver
4. 1^st touch, receiving and turning with the ball

Technical emphasis

1) Receiving, 1^st Touch & Turning

2) Passing w/ Inside, Outside, and Chipping

3) Shooting Accurately while Moving at Speed.

Tactical emphasis

1) When to Dribble & When to Pass.

2) Mobility-Types of Runs and Timing of Runs.

3) 2 vs. 2 (2^nd defender & attacker-support & cover).

4) Team Shape: Opening Up & Roles within the Formation.

1. 9 vs. 9 (Group Shapes 3-2-3-1 or 3-3-3)

5) 2^nd Attacker and Defender.

6) Combination Play (1-2's, Run-Arounds, Take-Overs, etc.).

7) Passing from the Back-building up.