The essence of micro soccer (small sided games) is the fewer players mean more opportunity.  Youth soccer at the youngest ages is characterized as one big pack moving with the ball.  Fewer players means more touches on the ball and therefore more changes to dribble, shoot, pass and score.  Players get more chances to be successful which means there’s more chance they will want to continue to play.

While micro soccer may be new to the United States, it is not new to the rest of the world.  Because of the developmental advantages micro soccer provides, it is the preferred way to play soccer in many countries until the age of thirteen.  Micro soccer is a great way to reach the fringe player who is either afraid of the “pack” or easily bored.