What’s typical? Recommended?
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if the kids all show up or if there is a pool they can pull from 13 is ideal having 4 subs. It's a good balance of lots of playing time and hopefully a strong team.
I've seen some go up to 16-17 which is crazy since best case is really 1/2 game and the substitutions are more like hockey lines. -
Depends if it's about development or money. We played up, so 11v11 at U12. Rostered 14 which was perfect. At 9v9 we rostered 11.
We did have the ability to borrow a player or two in case of injury.Comment
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Agreed, for 9v9, you want 11 players. More than two subs and there just won't be enough playing time for everybody. As mentioned, it would be good if you have a back-up player, just in case three players are out. My kid's team has played quite a few games with 9 players, no subs, and they do just fine. At 11/12 years old in the Spring season, they are about to switch to the bigger field with additional game minutes, so players at most positions should be able to play a full game without subbing off if only 9 kids show up.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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We have 16 on our roster for 9v9. Some players never come out of the game, so basically there is a lot of sitting for some players.Comment
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Unless there is a complaint, the club is loving the extra $$$.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Started with 12, added 4 along the way. Only players who get dubbed out are outside backs and forwards. Way too much sitting. We were told at the beginning of the season 12-13 roster, but that was obviously a lie.Comment
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I’ve coached this age group multiple seasons and I agree 14 is the max and fewer than 12 is not good at 9v9. I would never advocate for no subs on a regular basis as another poster mentioned. You should be substituting players to allow for rest and rotation through different positions. You’ll definitely have absent players and injuries, as well.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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36 is a good number.Four full team subs.Comment
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Actually, when you have no subs, rotation is key. Kids in positions in which more ground coverage is required are swapped with those needing less ground coverage for a bit of a break. If most kids are only getting a half game, or less, as often is the case, by the time they get into the groove of the game after coming in off the bench, they're pulled out again. Terrible for development. Much rather my kid play a full game with no subs (as would he), then get a few 10 minute stints out there.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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^^^Why parents probably shouldn’t coach. Having a roster of 9 for 9v9 would be great if every player showed up for every game and didn’t get injured. You’ll end up forfeiting half your games when 2 or 3 kids don’t show up or get hurt in my experience. Also, at U-12 physical development is all over the place and half the kids are just not physically ready to play a full 70 minutes at a high level. There should be subs and kids should sit and rest outside of halftime. I find that’s the best time too to discuss the game with them rather than shouting instructions while they are on the field.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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How do possibly square "high level" with the statement "when 2 or 3 kids don't show up"???Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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U12 is two 30 minute halves with a 10 minute halftime break. Water breaks are given on hot days after every 15 minutes of play.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Nobody said having a roster of 9 was the target. Pretty sure some said a roster of 11 is ideal, and that the team could survive with just 9 once in a while in the case a couple players are out. Again, most teams and leagues allow a borrowed player if a team is short due to illness/injury/etc.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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