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[quote=NOVASoccerCoach][quote=Anonymous]Coach, my U13 kid has been playing for a small club’s top team for a few years now and had several coaches. He has a slender build, is fast with the ball, has better than average footwork and better than average vision in passing. He is good in cutting in and intercept but is usually not aggressive or persistent in defense. He enjoys nutmegging more than shooting, and he provides lots of assists. All coaches put him in the wings, and he seems happy about it. The coaches told me his biggest weakness is shooting, but he doesn’t get the chances to shoot playing winger. [b]Is always playing winger the best thing for his development? What would be your advice?[/b] Thanks.[/quote]

Around U13 is when positional specialization starts to be nailed down. Obviously I've never seen your kid play before but if he is quick and technical, then he should be able to cut inside and shoot on his preferred foot. I don't think him playing as a winger is hampering his development if he's good at it. If he wants to get more shooting chances, he should watch Youtube videos of wingers like Hazard, Robben, Ronaldo and watch how they cut inside from the wing and create shooting opportunities for themselves[/quote]

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