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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the coach teaching in practice?  I think it would be refreshing to see a team of 9 year olds that are over passing. Aggressive play at young ages gets results, but it can mask bad habits or deficiencies. A lot of players up the contact if they are struggling to get results when they really may need more practice on refining their foot skills to beat a defender 1v1 or work on how they are positioning themselves defensively, moving their feet and challenging for the ball.  [/quote]

I agree with some of this.  I would start though by saying - unless you have watched a practice to know - sometimes what a coach teaches and what happens in practice aren't the same.  Is he teaching aggressive play, or is this the immaturity of the player.

I do agree though that passing, touches on the ball, various basic skills are what matters at this age.  1v1 skills are also not only technique but experience.  All of these concepts are important foundations.[/quote]

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