Let young players build a game they want to keep playing.
Make play the foundation
For younger players, more structure is not automatically more development. Free play, a ball, simple challenges, and small-sided games create touches, choices, movement, and ownership without turning every session into an evaluation.
Official sources
Check the current guidance.
Reviewed September 11, 2026
Rules, programs, and health guidance can change. Confirm the details that apply to your player with these primary sources.