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[quote=Anonymous]The problem with soccer is that yes, ultimately height doesn't matter all that much (at least for midfielders, and really quick forwards, but does matter a lot for defenders and goalies, and to some degree strikers who score mostly off headers), but for boys in the age 8-14 range, it matters a lot, because the bigger boys who have grown/matured earlier also tend to be stronger and being able to head the ball, use size/strength to keep ball or defend, and also speed (a kid with legs half as long just can't run as fast during this stage of development). Teams are completely age not size-based, so it really does put smaller kids, both girls and boys, at a disadvantage. Agree with considering wrestling, gymnastics, swimming. [/quote]
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