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FAQ
Is it possible to play soccer with no special equipment?
You can play soccer with no special equipment. All you need is a soccer ball, a team, and teammates. You can create a team if you have friends who are interested in joining you.
What is the difference between soccer & football?
Both soccer and football are similar sports. Both require kicking a ball through a small opening called a goal. Soccer requires that players pass the ball by running, rather than just kick it. Soccer has smaller balls than football.
What is my position on a soccer club?
A coach must choose you in order for you to participate on a team. There are several positions within a soccer club. These include goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders. Each player is responsible for a particular role.
Where can I buy cheap soccer equipment?
Sports gear stores often have affordable soccer gear. Soccer balls, shinguards and jerseys are all available at discounted department stores. Online retailers such as Amazon.com are also available.
What does a soccer attacker do?
The best passers are often attackers. They transfer the ball to the forwards and midfielders, then distribute it among other players. Attackers are often agile and quick and they are expected to score many goals during matches.
What are the main types of soccer ball?
There are three types of soccer balls available: indoor, outdoor and training. Indoor soccer balls can only be used in practice sessions. Outdoor soccer balls are built to withstand extreme weather conditions like rain and wind. Specially made for children, training balls are available.
Statistics
- At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard, renowned for being difficult to dispossess, set a World Cup record for successful dribbles completed in any World Cup game since 1966, with a 100% success rate in ten dribbles against Brazil.[10] (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Laws of the Game do not specify any player positions other than goalkeeper, [74] These positions are further subdivided according to the area of the field in which the player spends the most time. (en.wikipedia.org)
- After hosting an entertaining World Cup finals in 1994, the United States possessed some 16 million football players nationwide, up to 40 percent of whom were female. (britannica.com)
- Even with the new issuance, control of the club will be retained by the Glazer family as they will retain 67% of B shares which have voting power, so little will likely change in the general approach taken to the finances of the club. (sites.duke.edu)
- From the 1850s onward, industrial workers were increasingly likely to have Saturday afternoons off work, and so many turned to the new game of football to watch or to play. (britannica.com)
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How To
How to properly kick your soccer ball
Proper form, technique, timing and timing are essential for kicking a soccer (football). Here are some steps that will help you kick a soccer ball properly:
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Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your knees slightly bent. Point your toes forward.
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Bend your left leg at the knee and place your left heel against your right thigh. Your weight should be on the back of your leg.
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Extend your front leg straight out behind you. Keep your hips square and your upper body relaxed.
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Keep your kicking leg straight up and move your foot around so that your toes are just above the ball.
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At the peak of your swing, push down hard on your kicking foot with every ounce of strength you possess.
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As soon you see the ball leave your foot immediately, lift your leg straight up and push the ball forward.
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After you've completed your forward motion to an end, release your kicking foot and allow it to return to its original position.
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Repeat the process on the opposite side.
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Practice this exercise daily until you feel comfortable with the mechanics.
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Always use both your legs together. Never kick one leg!
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Breathe during every step.
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Concentrate on the ball and not your opponent. Concentrate on what's happening.
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Relax your mind and forget all distractions
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Be positive. Negative thoughts about yourself and others are not a good idea.
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Have fun