Theres lots of talk on soccer forums about teams using a bigger player in the ulittle age groups to win. In 7v7 soccer, one dominant physical kid makes a huuuuge difference.
At 9v9, it definitely helps, but not as much.
By the time they play 11v11, it starts to even out a little as some of the biggest kids stop growing and the others catch up.
What do you suggest a u10 team do with a big player, but one that isn't super skilled? They have flight 3 skill, but are in a flight 1 body. They (and their coach) use their size to their advantage and they are mauling smaller kids on the field.
At 9v9, it definitely helps, but not as much.
By the time they play 11v11, it starts to even out a little as some of the biggest kids stop growing and the others catch up.
What do you suggest a u10 team do with a big player, but one that isn't super skilled? They have flight 3 skill, but are in a flight 1 body. They (and their coach) use their size to their advantage and they are mauling smaller kids on the field.