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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Defenders get more playing time for a variety of reasons, including:

a) they usually don't run as far during the course of a game and have more 'rest' time to recover.
b) a good chemistry in defense can really make a team solid, and mulitple substitutions in defense can lead to 'bonehead' errors where players lose track of who their position.
c) some kids specifically don't want to play defense (or are really really bad at it).
d) defenders making major errors lead to goals. Midfielders or strikers making errors lead to turnovers or wide shots, but it usually isn't game-changing.

But this all depends on the team. [b]Some coaches play their best and strongest in midfield and have defenders as basically a 'safety' should one get past. Others play their strongest players in defense and let the kids up front make mistakes confident that not much will get past the kids in the back.
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But at U10, I would agree that kids should be rotated around in a variety of positions. I also know from experience this doesn't always happen. [/quote]

Which philosophy works best at u9-u11?[/quote]

Individual play matters more at younger ages when you are trying to develop talent.  You just try to give them their positions and a game plan, but one kid can dribble the small field at that age.  U12/13 is when you start looking more at the big picture.  Who is good at doing what and can we develop them in that spot.  It still isn't about winning so much as putting the player in their best chance to succeed.[/quote]

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