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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have three boys in travel and have been watching youth soccer for a long time. Certainly the PPs are right that because he is relatively better compared to the other players in the park, he looks better to you, feels better, and plays with more confidence.

To break it down further, my guess  is that it has to do with the speed of play. I see the same discrepancy often when a star from the B team moves to the A team and looks totally lost. So often, the problem is adjusting to the speed of play. The same kid can look like a genius if he has time to look up, or time to take an extra touch, or time to make a decision OR look totally helpless if the speed of play is relatively faster. On the other hand, a less skilled kid who can make quick decisions might adjust much more easily.

I think strong defenses and fast play are two huge factors.[/quote]

This post is right on the money.  My son plays tennis for the university of Michigan and he looks really good against recreational players.  Against professional tennis players, he looks like a complete amateur.  It has to do with the speed of play and the skill of the opponent, simple as that.[/quote]

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