I presume you have like 4-5 kids on the side lines at any given time?
If the kid is being "benched" for an extended period of time (ie: Not in for another 10-15 mins) I remember being sent off to "apprentice" the linesman (waving the flag in the correct way/direction etc.).
Our coach would also point out plays to us and tell us, "In this situation, see how there's an open area? If you were playing X role, someone should be standing here and waiting for a pass."/"See how no one is covering him? If you were playing XYZ role, someone should be covering him."
Sometimes, a parent would be asked to warm up the kids and run drills with them 2-3 mins prior to being subbed on (kicks, throws etc.). I think some tried to teach kids tricks too.
That's all I recall off the top of my head. I was a little older, but I presume it's somewhat applicable to the age group? I think what would be a great help is to engage the parents too.
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