Play Your Best Soccer Game

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You are preparing for a soccer game, but aren't sure that you'll play the best game. What should you do? Read this guide, as this may help you play your best soccer game.

Steps

  1. Stay in shape. Try to Prevent Eye Injuries from happening so that you are always 100% fit (a quality shin pad that fits your leg and socks designed for soccer should help). Run every day to stay in shape. Drink water as much as you can. And sleep enough before the match. You will not perform well (good pass, run and shoot) if you're exhausted.
  2. Practice. You'll not only want to keep up your endurance, but also your ability to handle the ball (get the ball: keep it or pass it).
  3. Be confident in yourself. Tell yourself that you are a part of the best set of soccer players ever. Remember that soccer is all about team effort, so pass the ball every now and then and let everyone take a shot.
  4. Play your best, regardless of the position that you play. If you play goalkeeper, remember you are the last line of defense. Know what position you are playing and maintaining it. Fill others' position if they are not in theirs. Commit yourself to the ball—that includes diving and big smacks down the pitch.
  5. Have fun! Love the sport. Having fun is one thing that makes the game worthwhile. Learn to love the game, and practice all the time. You will slowly but surely get better and enjoy the game more.
  6. Be determined. Try your absolute hardest. Don't even bother if you aren't playing your complete best. Run as fast as you can. Shoot carefully. Pass well. Keep your head up. And never-ever- give up. If you miss one shot, don't break down and get annoyed. Try again, try again. Think about what you did wrong and try again.

Tips

  • Do not let others put you down. Ignore them and use that anger towards the game.
  • If you get knocked down, get up. You might get pushed, shoved, tripped, but keep moving forward. And no matter how horrible the referee is.....keep playing your best.
  • Work hard at it and have a passion for the game.
  • Don't rush when you have the ball, focus on being clever rather than fast.
  • A player who loves the game is a good player regardless of skill. Love is essential; if you don't want to be there, it will show.
  • Concentrate as much as you can. See how others play, where they are standing and help them in some ball situation.
  • Don't ever focus on the score. Focus on your game instead, and ask yourself "Did I win?" in the end.
  • Just have fun no matter what the score. Don't ever give up!
  • Listen to your coaches and your parents. Never turn your back at them.
  • If you want to show off and do things like the maradona or the ronaldo, go ahead, it might just work. However, make sure you practice these beforehand; You will probably stumble the first time that you try to pull off a bicycle kick for your first time, which is okay. Keep at it.
  • Remember that good sportsmanship is a sign of a good player.
  • Keep your foot squared to the ball when shooting. It gives you more stability and more power on your kick.
  • Don't hog the ball all the time, it will get your teammates mad.
  • Get involved in the play. Don't just stand because its not your position. The more you press the opposition, the better chances of you winning the ball. Remember the best form of defense is attack because you have the ball not them.
  • Don't get nervous when you have the ball. Just think and control the ball.
  • If your teammate makes a mistake, don't criticize them. Just congratulate them for their effort.
  • Always play your hardest! Don't worry about anybody else! If you try your best and play your hardest, you might not win, but if you play your hardest its a win.
  • Never try to hurt a player no matter how angry you feel.
  • Don't be afraid to talk to your coach about your problems or worries.

Warnings

  • Don't hog the ball and blame others for your errors, even in your head.
  • Don't be afraid to go in for the ball. If someone is about to kick it, run at them. The closer you are, the less likely they will kick it. And if they do, it will hurt less to get hit in the legs than it would in the face, which may happen if you are further away.
  • Don't make fun of someone if they are not as good as you or as big as you, and be sincere to your coach.
  • While it's okay to give them some pointers, don't give your teammates harsh criticism. It will only lower their confidence, leading them to make more mistakes and causing you to look like a know-all.
  • Don't get frustrated.
  • If you show off too much, you could end up being a substitute and you probably won't get let back in.
  • Don't cower away from a header but always duck if it is going too fast since you might get a concussion.

Things You'll Need

  • Soccer Ball
  • Shin Guards
  • Cleats
  • Soccer Goals
  • Water
  • A partner to pass with

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