Going from 7v7 to 9v9, the field is bigger. For a striker, on a pressing team, this is a lot more running. I can see my kid getting tired. The games are a also a bit longer.
So I am going to focus a bit more on running. I'm thinking of timing him in the mile and 2 mile. Or maybe the 1/2 mile and mile. Maybe he's too young for 2 mile?
Another thing is that, even if you have very high skill, if you lack endurance, your skills turn to mush after some running. Because you're just tired and...
Gonna focus on running and skills
