How do you play soccer? I'm a coach for my 9-year-old sister and i have no idea how to play...:) Thanks?
438794
A coach who doesn't know the game?  I guess it's not so farfetched.  \n\nAnyway, the simplest, most basic way to describe soccer is as follows:  There's a field with a goal at each end.  There are two teams of eleven players each, and each team controls one of the goals.  Each team tries to score points by putting the ball in the opposing team's goal.  Each score is worth 1 point.  Whoever has the most points at the end of time wins.  \n\nTeams can move the ball around the field by kicking or heading the ball, but using arms or hands is not allowed.  The exception to this rule is the goalkeeper.  Each team selects a goalkeeper, who may use his/her hands within a small rectangular goalkeeper area extending about 5 meters from each goalpoast.\n\nThe referee can punish especially unfair play by showing the offending player a yellow card (for unsportsmanlike conduct)or red card (for dangerous, grossly unfair or brutal fouls) card; two yellow cards or one red card mean that the player is ejected from the game and may not be replaced by a sub from the bench.\n\nSomeone else can explain corner/free/goal/penalty kicks, the offside rule (uggh), and various tactical variants.\n\nThat's soccer!
75291
You can play and become better if you practice a lot, but its kind of hard to become really good, most people that play soccer start at an early age, you also need a lot of experience in order to be a good player, but you can try to play and practice and you will become better
115220
there one soocer trick i have learned that is helpful and good 4 showing off. i dont no the exact name of it but most people call it the rainbow. you take the soccer balland position it betwwen ur two legs. u use ur right or left legs to slid the ball upward to the heel of ur foot then with the same foot that the ball is in u push it upwards at a angle so the soccer ball goes over u. it is use when trying to get pass someone and embrassing them at the same time. it is hard to learn. it took me a couple of yrs. to learn but it a showstopper if u get it. good luck.
450920
Unlike American football and baseball, where you CAN keep the ball, in soccer, you have to throw it back.  Too bad...I'm going to my first match next year in England, and would LOVE to have a ball come my way and keep it!  For sentimental purposes ya know! :)
35974
yes of course i want to play soccer.\nand why you asked this qustion in soccer\nask the sports thing..........
481048
I would say try getting some people together and use the fence as a goal and play soccer.If you did not know this,a forward is the person who makes the goals, a defender is the one who helps the goalie but cannot touch the ball with hands, and you probably know what a goalie is. I say practice forwarding. It really helps you in soccer. \n          P.S. I play.
39639
i play soccer. right now i play in college.i'm 18\n\nholla at me if u what to talk. lil_pollo4@yahoo.com
575079
you practice with 3 people. The first person is you, and you are the attacker. The second person is is the defender, but the defender has to be better at soccer than you. and the third person is the goalie. Practice your move with the defender.
1042760
As long as you're in good health I would definitely recommend it. Since you have played before I am sure you know that soccer requires substantial stamina and endurance. Look for a church or park league to get yourself back into the swing of it. Depending on your skill level, you can determine for yourself whether you would like to play just for fun (and great exercise - it's a great sport that you can that you can play at any age) or if you're ability is more at a competitive level. Either way, just the fact that you're interested means you should give it another shot! Good Luck and Have FUN!
1043668
Always try to find the open space. Pay attention to the off side rules. Learn to kick the ball in a way that the ball ends up were you want to send it..  The same heading the ball. Practice until you can do that. The ball is the tool of the game.
1063736
Hey homie i kno how to do some trick cuz i practice everyday and just look at Ronaldinho vids and try to copy them i can do most of his trick good luck
952276
First you need to get your ass in shape. Try finding some soccer leagues in your age range that you can play. Also, do alot of running, if you've played before you'll know that soccer is a constant running game.....especially if you play midfield. When I was in High School over the winter I would play on 4 different teams so I could keep in shape. You don't have to go to that extreme but try going to an indoor faculty, they're always looking for teams/players.
314664
if that's the first question you got starting to play soccer, you don't need to play it. play it in a videogame or something. that way you won't get hurt sitting on a couch :)
582350
go to NZ they are the the current world champs!!Just kidding! When I played (while ago now) i always found it easier to defend by standing alongside your opponent. this sucked the opposition into thinking u werent defending and they always threw the ball to ure partner where you just cut her out and took the pass.Its about making the opportunities available but you effectively dictating the play.As I was a GA my main job was to stay out in the circle to encourage my team to give the ball to GS.Also stand right up behind ure defender then step back at the last minute to take the lofted pass over there heads.Becos you suddenly moved they normally fell or were wrong footed to jump. Try and anticipate your oppositions moves. that means think tactically and strategically to foil there attempts when defending. good luck.
752169
Well i play soccer and all we do as drills is uhh...run, run, run....did i mention run? lol we also play games to see who can score the most goals and im goalie so its npt hard to block lol twell we also do uhh....lets see...umm we dribble in and out of cones and also we...have these little goals and we scrimmage.....thats what most teams do though and we get to go to the Tournament in December lol bcuz we got 1st place!!!! So thats pretty much all..............
681575
Practise on ball control role.That's the most important part for a soccer player anyway.
1089810
You do not need to learn many moves, you only need a few.  For instance, this one kid on my team would put the ball through so many players' legs and make them look stupid.  He would turn like  he was shielding the ball, then flick the ball between his legs and through the defender's legs.  It was his only move.  We all knew he was going to do it, but the defenders on the opposing team didn't.  Learn a basic stepover move, and ask your teammates about anything that they like to do.