Youth soccer players do not have all the physical, cognitive,Starting position of players Shape, width, and depth Body position open to field Possession vs penetration Dribbling vs passing Time minutes Game Organization Coaching Pts 6v6 to 8v8 Scrimmage If 6v6, play in a 45x60 yd field If 8v8, play in a 55x80 yd field Play with Goalkeepers and encourage them to communicate withYouth soccer positions and numbers are 1– Goalkeeper (GK) 2– Right Back (RB) 3– Left Back (LB) 4– Right Side Center Back (RCB) 5– Left Side Center Back (LCB) 6– Defensive Midfielder (DM)
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