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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This misconception of aggressiveness in soccer borrowed from football is why we have kids more focused on tackling the man than winning the ball[/quote]

Tell that to u11 girls teams playing pre ECNL and Pre GA...they play body first then ball (And they don't watch American Football that much). The level of aggression depends on the level of play. If your player does not have the capacity to play aggressively (not talking about fouling the other players here) they will have a difficult time playing at a higher level.  Once players reach u14 and up, it becomes very aggressive with a lot of man marking.  If your player gets bumped off the ball all the time, they are ineffective at playing.  I would also suggest that the most aggressive style of soccer is taken for the English Premier league and not American Football. Also, have you not watched Erling Haaland play? They guy makes his own space by moving the other players out of the way!

Also, have you never been on the receiving end of a 'Hospital Ball'?  If you don't check your shoulder and account for physical spacing you could get seriously injured by only going for the ball.

It would be something if soccer was not a contact sport.... but that is just not the case. 
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Your response has little to nothing to do with the PP comment

Soccer is a contact sport yes, that however has rules, fouls and a referee that calls illegal contact.

You can be strong and athletic to protect the ball and yourself. 
No need to play rugby or live-out Linebacker fantasies.

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This is the PP.  No fantasies here at all.  The level of physical aggression changes quickly from u10 to u11 at the top level.  It is hard to see what’s coming if your way if your kid is 7 or 8 and on a lower level team.  No where did I say to play like a Rugby player, but yes, you essentially disagreed with me but said the same thing….”you can be strong and athletic to protect the ball yourself,” I agree.  And some kids do need training in how to be aggressive to do just that.  I think we’re stating different sides of the same coin.  -If you care enough to ask about this level of training for a 7 year old, you’re probably on the track to do what it takes to get to the 1st or 2nd team.  Learning how to play aggressively is just part of the game at that level.

No need to make a mountain out of a mouse turd.[/quote]

The fixation on aggressiveness instead of ball skills will fail your player

Athleticism isn't aggressiveness btw
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This is the PP, I would say balls skills should be developed 1st. Never said aggression should be 1st. But it depends what level you player aspires to play at...if its at a higher level, you have to work on an aggressive physical style of play.   Look, I have a small player. She is very athletic. She doesn't win many headers.... but she plays on the 1st team because she is aggressive.  All the kids have ball skills. A lot of kids are athletic.  But the coaches feedback tells us they love her aggression and mindset.

The Title of this thread is, "Extra Training Recommendations"  Balls Skills, Speed and Aggression are great things to work on. [/quote]

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