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[quote=Anonymous]My son was very aggressive U6, U7, U8 and then U9 he started backing off.  U10-U12 scared.  U13 he got some more size and now at U14, he's not the most aggressive but it's not a problem but still needs to get more aggressive. One thing I did was work with the block tackle.  I would just dribble at him and have him block tackle me. Lots of one on ones.  The other was to get him to understand that, if he closes down on a player quickly, there is less chance that he would get hit on the face with a shot or pass because of the angle and also it just doesn't hurt as much if you get in close.  The bad spots are like 5 yards away.  If she has a friend, you can put a ball about 10 yards or less out on front of them.  Put them shoulder to shoulder, and see who can get win the ball and take it to a goal on their side of the ball. This will force the girls to push shoulder to shoulder to get an angle on winning the ball.  And of course, keep praising the small successes.  Good luck.[/quote]

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