Playing in a Soccer Tournament

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Playing in a Soccer Tournament

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Playing in a Soccer Tournament#518975

By Gnote - 26 Nov 2004 23:20

- 26 Nov 2004 23:20 #518975

Tonight I will play my first game of organized indoor soccer. My friend (who plays soccer and is pretty good at it) has entered myself and some friends of ours into a co-rec (guys and girls) tournament. While I am fairly athletic (hockey and football), I've yet to play soccer on any organized level. Anyone have any tips?

"The only contestant who can confidently enter the lists is the man who has seen his own blood, who has felt his teeth rattle beneath his opponent’s fist ... one who, as often as he falls, rises again with greater defiance than ever." - Seneca

#518976

By Truth-a-naut - 26 Nov 2004 23:22

- 26 Nov 2004 23:22 #518976

Keep your eye on the ball. All the time.

#518977

By Comrade Ogilvy - 26 Nov 2004 23:23

- 26 Nov 2004 23:23 #518977

Shoulder against shoulder is allowed. Its amazing all the things you can get away with if you keep this in mind.

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#518979

By Gnote - 26 Nov 2004 23:25

- 26 Nov 2004 23:25 #518979

Having played hockey, I will be perpetually concerned with playing overly agressive. From what I hear, the level of body contact in soccer pales in comparison to that of hockey.

#518988

By Comrade Ogilvy - 26 Nov 2004 23:35

- 26 Nov 2004 23:35 #518988

From what I hear, the level of body contact in soccer pales in comparison to that of hockey.

Yes it does, you cannot tackle people. But when dribling you can do some bumping. Just make sure the impact comes when he runs towards you.
Or make him fall by stopping fast , resulting in him hitting you.

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#518992

By Hatred - 26 Nov 2004 23:37

- 26 Nov 2004 23:37 #518992

Watch soccer games and learn how to play.
I'd suggest Pele or World Cups documentaries, very good plays.
That's how we do when nobody teaches us.

#518993

By liberalist - 26 Nov 2004 23:38

- 26 Nov 2004 23:38 #518993

Use the walls to your advantage. Learn the bounce of the walls and use it as an extra player.

#518997

By Michel - 26 Nov 2004 23:40

- 26 Nov 2004 23:40 #518997

This is funny. Ignorant Canadians who know nothing of football.

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#519009

By Attila The Nun - 26 Nov 2004 23:50

- 26 Nov 2004 23:50 #519009

Learn to either bribe or to give really good hummers. Then you can do whatever you want!

#519010

By Hatred - 26 Nov 2004 23:51

- 26 Nov 2004 23:51 #519010

The funniest thing on the forum is the Ixabot.

#519018

By briansmith - 27 Nov 2004 00:14

- 27 Nov 2004 00:14 #519018

Play strong defense. There's nothing more reliable to a team than someone who plays strong, reliable defense. Be very unselfish, be quiet, and play hard. Put the team first. You may not get the spotlight, but you will be appreciated and valuable to your team.

#519019

By Thoss - 27 Nov 2004 00:15

- 27 Nov 2004 00:15 #519019

This is funny. Ignorant Canadians who know nothing of football.

Inaccurate.
I've played competitive soccer (football) for more than ten years. In Regina and in Vancouver, the 2 cities where I've spent the majority of my life, there have been very competitive football leagues.