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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is a Q4 birthday and made the u13 ECNL/GA team for the older SY team (e.g. playing up, when they could play u12 again). Our DC will be playing a SY up since they'll be 1. a starter and 2. playing against better competition at every practice. Since 9v9 play only happens once a week at games, I don't buy the small vs big field argument. My kid plays well on 11v11, though I could see some kids benefitting from a confidence boost by staying at their SY if they have superior technical skills. 11v11 is different game from 9v9 and some kids that excel at 9v9 don't excel at 11v11 and vice versa. My kid plays better at 11v11, so I have no concerns missing out on an extra chance at 9v9.[/quote]

This is interesting insight. Do you mind providing more insight on what you're of players may excel more when they move to 11v11 over 9v9? And vice versa?[/quote]

DP - but it's almost like a different sport (depending on how big those 9v9 fields were). So much more space and time for defenses to actually shut down one dominant player. Some kids have outgrown the field and develop bad habits that "win", much like 12 year old little leaguers hitting pop flys that would be an out but are home runs on the small field. Of course good coaching could stop the bad habits and everyone could get more time on the ball 9v9, but high level just defaults to whatever wins. 11 v 11 you really need top end speed/endurance to replicate what works on 9v9. [/quote]

Makes sense, thanks. Was talking to a coach once and they were saying a player who was could be great at 9v9 by dribbling through several players, on a 11v11 field may turn on a player and look up to see there's still a whole lot of field left. They may have to modify their game to pass more. Also, striking a bigger ball may take time for some players to replicate their shot power.[/quote]
Two players can pass faster than one player can run. American kids jump to 11v11 too soon. Stay on small fields longer. This way when players are bigger passing and ball control are maintained. Bigger bodies makes 11v11 the same as 9v9 if you delay the jump.[/quote]

Technical comes before tactical

If before U15 your player doesn't have individual 1v1 skills and proficiency with manipulating the ball along with being able to solve problems quickly in small spaces, they will never reach the highest levels

Passing is easy to learn later [/quote]Agreed. I think a lot of clubs exploit our lack of knowledge and push towards 11v11 earlier for larger roster sizes and more $$$[/quote]

They use the parents egos and ignorance against their own kids

Parents who want to see passing that leads to winning games while their kid isn't developing as an individual player[/quote]

While I agree, staying small sided develops 1v1 skills and small sided passing- which is awesome.  I think the clubs also know that a lot of kids will quit when the serious running occurs 11v11.  So they want to know who will be sticking with the team when that big jump occurs.  So they balance small sided training, w/ 11 v 11 games to decide who will actually stick around when things are starting to get serious.  Seems like a decent compromise.  Plus, kids finding space on a larger field and getting their endurance up sooner is also a benefit.  I don’t know which is best, but I can see both sides.  If the move to 11v11 in games is too soon for you, there are other club options.  Not sure why the ire here - you should know what you club plans, and if you don’t agree, vote with your feet.  Most of the best girls teams in the area play up a year at this time to do 11v11 a year early and also play 9v9, they double up on leagues to do both.  So what is the issue with that?  Or are you not with a team that plays both at that age?  Seems like that is your issue for not asking questions - just saying.[/quote]

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