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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is likely in a different sport, but the need for communication is common among many sports. One player has to focus on handling the ball and has less time to observe the court / field. Verbal cues from the other players can help the player with the ball figure out where everyone is on the court and decide what would be the best strategy moving forward. When other players ask for the ball, they may be bossy, but they might also simply say "I am here and I am ready." Kids may misinterpret the verbal cues, especially if they are new to the sport or come from a club with a different communication culture. You can tell who is bossy / assertive and who is simply communicating based on the tone of their voice and the body language. Your DD could ask the coach what is the best approach to make passing decisions. The coach will likely tell her to follow instructions during practice and trust her gut and experience during games. All the kids need to hear this every once in a while. [/quote]

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