I’m talking about at the lower levels of the sport. Obviously the pro’s and college level folks are incredible athletes. But at the lower levels, I stand by my earlier statement.....
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I’ve watched plenty soccer and my father in law is hooked....I enjoyed watching my college team....But for the lower levels, see above...
It certainly would not apply to the high school select travel level either.
They are tough as nails...witness the broken tibias and ACLs.
I guess that leaves the YMCA hurd ball and kids in high school that play on rec leagues.