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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have twin boys at opposite ends of the spectrum on this, so I see it from both sides. They play on different, but equally competitive, basketball teams. They are 10 years old.

Boy 1 is and always has been super, super competitive. He is a basketball fanatic and practices on his own, as much and anytime that we will let him. He is the kid who is outside in 25 degree weather for 2 or 3 hours, just to perfect his foul shot or dribbling skills. He is far and away the best player on his team. Boy 2 is much more laid back and has to be pushed to go to practices, even with his team. He likes basketball but doesn't love it, and his skill level shows it. He is in the middle of the pack as compared to the kids on his team.

Boy 1 plays aggressively and goes for the ball at every opportunity. He also scores a lot of points for the team. He is still learning the team aspect of the game, for example, how to better evaluate his position on the court and know when to pass when someone else could take a better shot. But he is still accused of being a "ball hog," which is apparently the worst criticism a 10 year old boy can give another boy on the team.

Boy 2 has someone just like his brother on his team. When I watch those games, I see how annoying it is to the other kids when the "star" takes over and seemingly limits the others' ability to participate. But they all want to win, so they reluctantly adapt. Other parents have made snide comments about this kid and his "ball hogging," (there it is again) even though their sons (mine included in this case) are clearly inferior players.

I get that the purpose of these leagues is for everyone to learn to play the game, but I also think that at 10/ 11 they are at the point where the skills of the better and more dedicated players are going to start coming through. And that should be encouraged, right?

Any thoughts?[/quote]

I think you want DCUM to pat you on the back and tell you that Boy 1's team WANTS your son to be a ball hog.[/quote]

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