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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a PP stated[b], it is unclear what the actual issue is - physical speed, playing speed, endurance, or aggression. [/b]A defender has to be more cautious and not commit until they know they will win the ball - so they delay, contain, and stay between the ball and the goal until the attacker makes a mistake or they get help. Now, if this is in situations like a loose ball then maybe it is a different decision.  A defender has to be patient, disciplined, and make good decisions.

If it is a question of hustle or competitiveness - sometimes kids come into this in their own time, no amount of yelling will do it.

Might be worth having a talk with the coach to see what the problem is (if there is one) and then sit down with the player and the coach and talk through it.

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op here.  
I'm not sure i know what the problem is.  I have to think about this a bit and will watch the coming games in this light. 
We have about 8 games coming up over the next 3 weeks (due to rescheduled rain-outs, a tournament, etc).  I'm going to see how these go and then maybe talk to the coach.  however, i don't want to put a "problem" on his/her radar if there isn't one.  I'm going to tread very lightly and carefully. 
But i appreciate all of the above thoughts.  There are excellent and interesting points raised.
Pls, keep them coming![/quote]

Some defenders look like they are working at 110% of their capacity -- moving all out all the time -- while others seem to apply just enough speed and force to get the job done.   It is ok if your kid is on the latter category as it may reflect a better understanding of the game.
For example a good defender knows that he doesn't necessarily need to be first to the ball to win a 50/50 ball, he just needs to assess the angles and get himself/herself in between the attacker and the ball and thereby win possession.  Assuming you have the minimum physicial prerequisites, defending is more about positioning than it is aggression.   [/quote]

Yep.  Many coaches have the inability to distinguish 'activity from efficiency".  I've seen Clubs/teams love a player running around like a chicken with their head cutoff as a "real hustler", but it's all wasted energy.  The calculated, directed player is much better.[/quote]

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