Rookie Level /Grade 4-5

At the Rookie level, the game is all about fun, being active and learning basic fundamental skills. This
level is for players with little to no Football experience and it should be positive and build a love for
the game. The Rookie level emphasizes small-sided games such as 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 to allow for more
repetitions and improved skill development. The goal of the Rookie level is to use games-based
activities to form a base of motor skills.

UNDERSTANDING- ABCD

A- ALWAYS FUN
One very important way we can ensure that the players have fun is through our high-fives, smiles,
and positive encouragement. Coaches, parents and organizers should use their body language and
positive reinforcement to create an enjoyable environment. Fun also plays out through a variety of
skill-related, interactive games. Whether it’s a relay race or dribble, a games-based approach
makes Football fun to learn and play.

B- Building Skills
Players at the Rookie level enjoy and play Football because it is fun. While they are enjoying the
game and having fun, they are also able to acquire the basic fundamentals. Some of the
fundamentals that are introduced include having a good athletic stance, running, jumping, stopping,
balance, ball-handling, passing, and shooting. These movements and skills can be found in the
development lists and will lay the foundation for skills later in the pathway.

C- Core Value
Players at this level may be very aware of their feelings and the feelings of others. In their first
introduction to Football, some players have the tendency to be individualistic or shy, while others see
the game as an opportunity to spend time with friends. Therefore, it is important to emphasize
sportsmanship & fairness, instil confidence, and teach players to respect each other. By incorporating
these messages, players will grow in their social understanding and sport etiquette.

D-DEVELOPING MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Players at this level may be very aware of their feelings and the feelings of others. In their first
introduction to Football, some players have the tendency to be individualistic or shy, while others see
the game as an opportunity to spend time with friends. Therefore, it is important to emphasize
sportsmanship & fairness, instil confidence, and teach players to respect each other. By incorporating
these messages, players will grow in their social understanding and sport etiquette.

Dipender Chauhan
Skills Development
Ball
Dribbling (To be done with
right and left Leg)
 Dribbling with Lays part
 Dribbling with Outside
Foot, and Inside Foot
 Dribbling at Different
Speeds
 Dribbling in
Different Directions
Footwork & Movement
 Running at Different Speeds
 Running in
Different
Direction
 Body Control & Balance
 Two Foot Jump Stop
 Pivoting
 Skipping & Jumping
 Pushing Off & Exploding

Passing
Offense
 Receiving
 Pass & Cut
 Receiving with Different
 Ball Reversal
parts of body
 Drive & Kick Pass
 Passing with Different
 Give & Go
parts of body
Defence
 Pivoting & Pass
 Defensive Stance
 Passing to Moving Players
 Defensive Slide
 Passing on the Move
 Recognizing Open Players  Staying Between Football
& Goal Post
Shooting  Tracing & Pressuring the
 Form Shooting Ball
 Shooting with Lays parts
 Placing With Inside and Other
Outside Of The foot  Understanding the Ground
 Inswing and Outswing  Introduction to Rules
Shooting  OFF side
 Quick Shooting (both feet)  Red Card
 Yellow Card
 Scoring
 Fouls
 VAR
 Corner Kicks

Dipender Chauhan