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[quote=Anonymous][quote]All other things equal, length (height and long limbs, not “size”) does matter. But, often all other things aren’t equal. Soccer, unlike b-ball and football and volleyball affords opportunities to smaller in stature athletes that have uncanny quickness, balance and coordination. Baseball and golf are other sports where one can be short and still succeed but longer limbs do provide greater leverage when hitting the ball. Hockey, size can matter, but more for defenders. Speed is key in that sport. One thing you can’t be in any team athletic sport is slow. Speed kills. Fast of foot, fast pitch, or fast hands.[/quote] Agree somewhat, with the caveat that being both short and slight can be tough, unless you have a ton of moxy. It is hard to handle shouldering if you don't have much body mass. My son is both short and slight, and is a much better futsal player (where shouldering is not allowed) than soccer player.[/quote]
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