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Phobia of ball

Christopher Salmon

Hi guys. 

looking for some help or advice. One of my players (u9’s) is scared of the ball when kicked in the air and hides from it as they think it is going to hurt them. In some games, they have spent more time hiding and avoiding the ball than actually playing the game. 

has anyone had a similar situation and some ideas on how to deal with it?

thanks. 

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    Chris, thanks for raising this as I am sure many other coaches have had very similar experiences. Just a note of caution and a cry for sensitivity and common sense. It is not unusual for young children to be scared of moving objects. The more we draw attention to it and try to "fix" it the worse it may become. My advice would be to accept that these things happen and see it as something that will inevitably change and improve over time. If the ball is in the air a lot I would ask why at this young age? There has been lots of advice and the coaches mean well and are obviously trying to solve the problem. For me there isn't a problem with an U9 player doing this and so keep supporting all your players (who will all come with their little ways) to enjoy the game that they come to play. Pete

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    Chris, thanks for raising this as I am sure many other coaches have had very similar experiences. Just a note of caution and a cry for sensitivity and common sense. It is not unusual for young children to be scared of moving objects. The more we draw attention to it and try to "fix" it the worse it may become. My advice would be to accept that these things happen and see it as something that will inevitably change and improve over time. If the ball is in the air a lot I would ask why at this young age? There has been lots of advice and the coaches mean well and are obviously trying to solve the problem. For me there isn't a problem with an U9 player doing this and so keep supporting all your players (who will all come with their little ways) to enjoy the game that they come to play. Pete

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