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anyone else with a ds who is frightened of tackling in football?

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brimfull · 28/02/2011 20:38

he's 8
has been playing for 3 yrs
he's got great ball skills but is terrified of tackling
so spends the game dancing around doing nowt
he says he's scared of hurting himself

how can I man him up a bit

he loves playing but just isn't being a team member

dh has tried tackling him when playing but makes no difference

he is a woos when it comes to risks
climbing etc.

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carocaro · 28/02/2011 20:56

has he got shin pads and ankle guards, DS1 who is 8 said these made all the difference, also skins to wear when it's cold, a good clattering when it's cold really hurts

brimfull · 28/02/2011 21:32

yup he has all of those

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