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Do you play a big point, if your opponent doesn’t play strong enough?

Xin

Hi Coaches,

I wonder this subject and wanna share the opinions about “ If your team plays in your league or participate a tournament, the opposing plays maybe very weak in group, do you prefer to win a big win like more than 10-0 or 20-0, even you have already send your substitution to play?”

In my opinion, I don’t like win a big win. The kids have to enjoy the game and get involved. A no sweat victory can lull players into complacency, even contempt. The kids who lose the game will lost their confidence indeed, particularly in very young age.

If I was in a situation like this, I will ask the players to play using their weak foot, more reasonable 1v1 challenge and more passing and movement.

I want to hear more ideas. Thank you all.

Parents

  • Hi  

    Great question and a very interesting topic to discuss.

    During matches children should be challenged and have to problem solve to find solutions. If they are to win by a big score line there is a number of things you can do.

    The first thing I would say is to challenge your players which you are already doing so well done, keep doing this even if it's a close game as it will help them develop. Individual challenges are key for player development

    The second thing I would say to do is speak to the opposition coach and have an open dialogue, if you are winning comfortably then ask the other coach if he wants to add more players to create an overload/underload on the pitch. This will hopefully his players play better and build confidence while challenging your players as they have less on the pitch.

    The third thing you can do is rotate players to play in a number of positions with specific roles. for example, strikers into defense and vise versa. This again will challenge players and help them to gain a better understanding of the game and a number of positions.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Thanks, Will

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  • Hi  

    Great question and a very interesting topic to discuss.

    During matches children should be challenged and have to problem solve to find solutions. If they are to win by a big score line there is a number of things you can do.

    The first thing I would say is to challenge your players which you are already doing so well done, keep doing this even if it's a close game as it will help them develop. Individual challenges are key for player development

    The second thing I would say to do is speak to the opposition coach and have an open dialogue, if you are winning comfortably then ask the other coach if he wants to add more players to create an overload/underload on the pitch. This will hopefully his players play better and build confidence while challenging your players as they have less on the pitch.

    The third thing you can do is rotate players to play in a number of positions with specific roles. for example, strikers into defense and vise versa. This again will challenge players and help them to gain a better understanding of the game and a number of positions.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Thanks, Will

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