Study by Manchester United FC (EPL) shows the following benefits while playing small sided soccer rather than 8v8 at younger ages;

• Number of passes – increase of 135%
• Number of 1v1 encounters – increase of 225%
• Scoring attempts – increase of 260%
• Number of dribbling skills (tricks) – increase of 280%
• Number of goals scored – increase of 500%

Highlights from Princeton SA Elite Future Boys teams during 2010