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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question...so if my U9 kid plays left back 95% of the time and maybe plays some center mid every once in a while, I should do what? Talk to the coach? Find a different team/club? He doesn’t complain about it and plays 100% of most every game but almost always left back. Sometimes swaps left for right for the second half.[/quote]

At U9 position does not really mean much.  Although he may play Left Back, he really has no idea how to play that particular position.  U9s are just learning the game and gaining technical ability.  Kids will naturally gravitate to a position as they get older based on their skills and mindset.  Each major position, (Defender, Mid Field, and Wing/Striker) has distinct characteristics required.  You and/or his coaches will see that as he gets older.

In general, defenders are good at assessing the game and other players, have patience, do not get flustered, and are consistent in their technical ability as well as using their body to physically defend.  Mid Fielders are the feeders to the rest of the team.  If he is good at seeing open teammates and can make accurate, quick passes maybe Mid-field is good for him.  Strikers, Wings and general offensive players need to be able to have speed, handle bad passes from teammates and kick the ball on frame to score.[/quote]

Agree with this. Also, in my experience, coaches will often put one of the all-around strongest (most consistent, good foot skills, speed) players at center back in U9-12 or so and then this kid will very often move into the midfield around U12 or U13. I have seen this happen several times.[/quote]

Being a midfielder at U12/13 requires them to be profiowirh both feet to dribble away from defenders and to pass to either side of the field. Have you noticed that most U12/13 players are proficient with both feet?[/quote]

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