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Small-Sided, Big Gains: Why Youth Players Should Live in SSGs to Thrive on the 11v11 Pitch
Small-sided games aren’t just a warm-up—they’re the engine of youth soccer development. With more touches, quicker decisions, and game-like intensity, players sharpen their technical skills, soccer IQ, and speed of play in ways that directly translate to the 11v11 pitch. At Royal United FC, these games aren’t drills—they’re the blueprint for building smarter, faster, and more skillful players.

Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D.
Sep 75 min read
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