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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I saw some 07 teams play at the ASIST this weekend...Arlington Red, Bethesda Pre-Academy, McLean Green, PWSI pre-NPL or something, and SAC White. I watched Arlington vs Bethesda and I thought it was interesting that neither team used their GK not even once to switch the field or to relieve pressure nor did I hear the coaches asking them to.  Also, Both team had their CBs take the goal kicks and everyone else was up in the center circle waiting to fight for the big boot.  No playing out from the back for either team.  The Mclean Green vs PWSI game. Complete opposite.  Both teams played out from the back and tried to build through the middle with short passes, etc.  Looked like McLean tried to play the best soccer out of the bunch. I was just very surprised that Bethesda and Arlington are not teaching their 10 years olds to use their GK.  Note my son does not play for any of these teams mentioned.[/quote]

I am not exactly sure why this surprised you. They play exactly the way I have known them to play for over a decade.[/quote]

Arlington's 06 DA doesn't play this way.  Weird.[/quote]

Arlington Red and Bethesda Pre-Academy I are both playing out of the back at earlier age levels (perhaps in part because of the buildout line and goalie restrictions). My sons are at a different club, so I do not know whether Arlington and Bethesda coaches are encouraging a different style of play systematically at older ages, but I really doubt it. Also, and contrary to stereotype, their top U9 teams are not the tallest or fastest we see in those age groups. But definitely among the most skilled. Perhaps that also changes as time goes on. [/quote]

I don't know what the coach encourages but what I'm telling you is what I saw.  In the U11 game (I'm not sure if this is considered the "older ages") between these two teams at the ASIST, neither team played their GK once and every goal kick was taken by a CB with everyone else up at or near the center circle. Just sayin'.[/quote]

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