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If a kid can't receive a ball or make a pass, it doesn't matter how much tactical training a team receives.


Of course, I agree with this. But I can't believe this is the case for many of our regional level players. However, I do agree with Shibumi that technical skills which are good at one level may break down when the player is subjected to a higher level of play with increased pace and pressure. Basically, stronger competition with a faster pace and pressure requires a higher degree of mastery of technical skills and tactical play. In other words, greater speed and pressure from an opponent may make it appear that a player can't receive a ball or make a pass.