New Grassroots Rules (especially U7)

I would imagine there aren't too many parents of 6 or 7 year olds on here at the moment but what are peoples thoughts on the new format changes.

U7 - 3 v 3 No Keepers

U8 & U9 - 5v5 (12 v 6 Goals)

U10 & U11 - 7v7 (12 v 6 Goals)

How will this effect the progress of Goalkeepers.

Will the first season help the keepers with their kicking when the eventually start playing in the goals as U8 or will it delay the people wanting to be keepers and in theory they would be a full season behind in game play and experience when they start.

Will the U11's be better off playing 7v7 for an extra year in the smaller goals or will it effect their progress.

What are other peoples thoughts

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