I would say, while the Crabs may field winning teams, they have lost the most respect out of all the clubs and no one really considers playing against their teams as a solid game and when the Crabs walk away with a win, it is sort of just laughed off. Play the Crabs, play safely and do your best, but just know, it is what it is and there is no respect. They do not respect you for playing their kids with younger kids, so give none in return. Most kids will make it where they want to go without having to be held back. They may get their sooner because they dumbed the kid down to play younger, but your kid will get their too, along with many others, doing it properly and with respect. Your kid will also look better when they surpass and beat them to the ball, knock it away or save that shot against an older kid and the hold backs look worse for getting beat out by a younger kid. It is a double edged sword- they best be a complete stand out if they decided to play littler, younger kids- or their plan will back fire. Stay the course and your kid will be fine- hard work always wins in the end.