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U10 Boys Not Fighting For Ball
Maybe I worded this title wrongly, but I coach a U10 boys team that has some very good players; however, I am having trouble when it comes to how to coach them to continue after the ball immediately after a challenge. Example: my forward is attacking and becomes engaged by a defender. Defender is attempting to kick ball away, but my forward is able to maintain "possession" and play the ball away from the defender into space BUT he fails to aggressively follow onto the ball as it is not in his immediate possession. Another defender will run onto the ball and gain possession. I understand that part of this is just the "hustle," but I was wondering if anyone has any specific drills to help combat this mentality? Thanks!