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Rec vs. AAU for 8U Girls: Is the Skill Gap Too Big to Close Later?

·Source: Reddit: r/basketballcoach·Houston, TX

A Houston-area parent asks whether an 8-year-old who dominates a beginner rec league should move to AAU/travel basketball—or keep playing multiple sports—and whether the early skill gap is hard to close later. The post highlights common differences in youth league rules (no steals/fast breaks, lower rims) and the development tradeoffs families face between rec and travel pathways.

Read full story at Reddit: r/basketballcoach

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