Abstract

BETTEGA, Otávio Baggiotto et al. Competition in youth soccer: considerations about the match organization and participation in the competitive environment. Rev. Motriviv. [online]. 2020, vol.32, n.62, e66716.  Epub May 01, 2020. ISSN 2175-8042.  https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8042.2020.e66716.

The beginning of football competition shapes one of the learning environments on youth sports, therefore, the children need to be properly organized to their own characteristics and possibilities. The aim of this theoretical framework is to demonstrate possibilities to the competition initiation, based on the structure, norms and game functionality and reflect concerning the competitive environment. We propose that the organization of the structural and functional elements of the soccer game in early phases should be realized from the understanding of the players' level, mainly regarding the structuring of space, communication in action, and ball-player relationship. The relationships between players, coaches, referees and the family must provide positive interactions, establishing a safe environment for the youth players. Therefore, competition initiation in football must be thought and designed to aid the children' development, setting up a safe learning environment.

Keywords : Soccer; Physical education and training; Youth sports.

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