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At u13 age group is it good to be playing a game every weekend or should it be staggered with training?

craig hamiltonCoach, England

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MIke Coach, England

Think games generate enthusiasm in players but at that age skills and game based training is key. If games are in place of training then I would suggest 1 game per month maximum. Ideally training and games do not interfere with each other in which case regular games against varying opposition (every 2 to 3 weeks) probably commencing some 4 to 6 weeks into the season would sound about right to me.

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