Why do my kids turn into different players once the game starts? 🤔⚽

At home in the backyard, my kids (and their friends) are absolute beasts — aggressive, confident, going after every ball. But the moment they step on the field for a real game, it’s like someone hit pause. They just stand there waiting for the ball to come to them. 😅

Is this normal? How do you help kids transfer that same energy and confidence from home play to the actual game?

Posted Nov 2, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC

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