should i quit soccer????
546293
how many teams are you on?? my friend is on 2 and i understand why your friends hate it. you never get to hang out with them or anything fun but if soccer is a big priority in your life don't quit. if you're really good you might even be able to go professional. just be sure not to talk about soccer too much in front of your friends so they don't get frustrated. especially the people you meet at the team and how someone or you scored a goal. just say a simple "we won our last game" and change the topic. i wish you the best of luck!!
1108919
Actually what they played yesterday against the Czech Rep.was SOCCER !!! If they learned a little more about FOOTBALL maybe they would n't have been thumped by a weakened (through injury) Czech team.They didn't even have leading goal scorer Milan Baros and had to rely on midfield scoring from new Arsenal man Rosicky and a half fit Koller who had to leave injured.You Americans talk a lot of crap and thats what you are playing right now.Typical American performance all talk,hype and glitz but no substance.You ain't going home ranked 5th in the World now you have to play real teams!!!Obviously from the responses ignorance is bliss...wander along in your happy little soccer world you can have your own soccer World cup like the Super bowl,or World series where you are the only country represented...how ignomanical...at least you'll always be number one in your soccer cup playing against giants of football like Canada,Barbados,Trinidad,Barbados and Costa Rica! If you think things are going to get better...think again you play Italy next...0-2 and you'll be lucky to tie Ghana next...0-3 or 0-1-2 at best...at least you'll be home by Sunday just in time to catch the last day of the U.S. open because thats what you'll be doing back home next week GOLFING !!!
1009201
Hahahahahaha\nYou are just an IDIOT!\nSoccer 101: learn how to play soccer!
1014222
First, ask yourself if you love football.  If not, then don't bother.  If you do, then I would absolutely encourage you to play.  It is so fun and addicting.  I've only been playing for 3 years and have sucked each year...but I still love it and can't wait for next year.  Just be prepared to follow a lot more teams than your favorite one.
766532
Allright dog, listen to me I am a expert on soccer. I could be the best soccer player in all the US with 16 y/oso listen carfully because this is not something you will do on the first time.\n\n          Look before I tell you the trick you have to be sure that you are willing to do it and you´ll have to spend days non-stop practicing it. If you are not willing to do this dont read the rest!\n\n          First off you´ll have to put yourself infront of the goal, probablly 20ft or 15ft away from the goal. Second you´ll have to give 3 to 4 wide steps to the back and 3 to 4 wide steps to your left (if right is your preferd leg) and right (if your lefty).\n\n          So then try to focus where you want your shot to go, maby right corner. So you just consentrate and look at the place you want to shoot, and then look at the right lower corner of the ball. Stay focused on only that exact point of the ball. Look at it for a few seconds and when you are ready don´t look at the goal again!!!!  That is why you should look at the goal one time before you look at the ball because once you look at the ball and look at the goal again you will kill your concentration.\n\n           So when you are ready and already looked at the ball start running toward the ball and prepare to shooy BUT never stop looking at the right lower corner of the ball and when you shoot hit the ball with the inside of your foot and almost at the tip of your shoe.\n\n          So when you make contact dont hit it directly because if you do tou are just making a normal shot!! so try to hit it at all of the side.\n\n          Don´t hit it hard!!!!!!!Just try to hit it soft but high with a lot of air so you can give the ball enough time to develop the curve.\n\n         So there you have it you just got an advice from the future best soccer palyer!!!!\nGood Luck! And dont give up!!!!!!!!!!!!ok
287602
Tell him your grandmother died, but seriously just tell the coach you are not really interested in playing because if you were you would want to be at practice.\n\nIt takes a love of the game and and a sense of obligation to your team.\n\nIf your not feeling it then you shouldn't be on a team.
240817
Hi! I am a soccer player for 11 years now. Since they are young, there is not a whole lot you can do but be nice and dont yell. Try fun games or throw in practices, dribbling, the name game( remember their names while passing them the ball). They are there just to have fun so kid with them alot. Remember, they are only six!( personally, i dont think they would know the difference from a soccer ball and an ice cream cone, just kidding!) to learn more about the game and how they play, contact me @ ladie_eagle21@yahoo.com! I can tell you alot considering i am a soccer player on my high school and club team and i am a soccer refferee!!
556111
heyy bro i play soccer in italy sickest sport ..... find a new girl bro an ex is an ex for a reason you dont need get ass somewhere else dude ..\n\n\n                           Trent
339115
There's a lot of useful information at this website:\n\nhttp://sportsvl.com/soccer/general/training.html\n\nBelieve in yourself. \nWork at it. \nNever give up. \n \nGood luck!
634313
Hey, bldvl24, if soccer is pointless how come it's the most popular sport in the world BY FAR? \n\nFurthermore, if the goal is so wide as you describe, how come it's a LOW-SCORING sport? (Fortunately -- have you ever noticed how predictable and therefore boring your high-scoring sports are?)\n\nIn the future, try using some logic in your thinking, lest you become as moronic as the sports you like.
146072
i love soccer...its like the best sport...i have been playing for like over ten years....its great
62683
I love soccer, and would love to hel ytou with your problem
479616
Okay. In order to play soccer, you have to be in VERY good shape. Soccer players are some of the best athletes on the planet because they have to be constantly moving up and down a huge field. If you want to be a striker/forward, you will need to be able to sprint, but you will not be doing as much running as midfield/halfback. Midfields stay in the middle of the field and run an average of 2-4 miles, depending on the intensity in the game, in high school, and more in college. Soccer is very competitive in some areas. Do not be afraid of coming into contact with the ball because you will need to head it(use your hairline), and trap it with your chest, torso, and legs. Practice should be intensive, based on the personality of the coach. You will do antything from running sprints to passing to running miles to scrimmaging. And as to the goalie question, usually a player volunteers to be a goalie. If no one volunteers, which is highly unusual, then the coach should determine the goalie based on which player is least intimidated by the ball and has the quickest reflexes. No, no one will make you be goalie. You always have the option of saying no or quitting the team. Soccer is a very intensive sport, but I love it. I am currently playing on a high school varsity team and I love it. I usually play right midfield, but can be subbed in for the forward position. In my opinion, soccer is the best sport and really helps get the stress out. Advice: think of someone you hate/would love to smack and kick the ball with all your might. Kick using your shoelaces and lean back to put power into your kick. Pass the ball with the side of your foot. When shooting, never use your toe. And finally, never use your arms to trap the ball. Some referees call a handball only if the ball touched the actual hand, but most usually call it for any part of the arm. Good luck, chica!!! :D
623848
Probably quit soccer & raise a family.
1024174
I don't feel that he should necessarily retire, I mean, after all, how would you like to be told to stop doing something that you love. Having said that, I DO believe that he shouldn't be in the starting line up for Brazil. He should remain on the bench and only be called upon when it's necessary. You have to remember, he'll stop playing when his body just can't perform anymore, or the teams that pay/ask him to play for them....decide that he's obsolete and useless. It's as simple as that.
479535
let me tell you something! stop being a baby and show everyone that you are the best!!!! i am Italian and had the same problem but coz i was a goalkeeper and during a game we lost coz of mine mistake. everyone was making a fool of me but i knew that i was better than that so for the next 5 games i saved 2 penalty and made a lot save that the all team was surprised. i was ready to sign a contract with the parma an Italian team and the pay was great but i hurted my knee and couldn't go. i love soccer more then anything but i cant play professional anymore and you that can do it dint let other people stop you. and if you have more problem give me a call i ll come there and kick some ass
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.