soccer tryouts this week. any tips please....?
963002
you can practice any chance you get at home to make yourself better. you could also pay attention, try your hardest, act polite, do what the coaches tell you.
77379
Try searching the web for a soccer camp in your area. And practise all the time!
653289
Practice, Practice, Practice.\n\nThis link looks good: \n\nhttp://www.soccerconditioning.net/results.htm\n\nHowever they are selling you some kind of program. But the info they give is very valuable and accurate. Just follow those target goals. \n\nSorry if the link is crap. I did not get time to read it thoroughly. \n\nPeace out.\n\nP.S.-- Like Damarcus Beasley? Soccer? Surely you mean like Ronaldinho or Kaka? And surely you mean football? :-P\n\nJust kidding.
578032
If you have a friend or neighbor or sibling that plays soccer, you could ask them to teach you over the summer.  Try practicing about ten minutes a day until you get the hang of it.  When school gets back, and soccer starts up again, you'll be ready to join a recreational team!
267474
dont concentrate so much on the meals! eh, become an all-round player, focus on speed, agility, reaction and of course ball handling...your shot will develop by itself, just make sure you practice passing,passing and passing. Passing equals goals.
689656
If you really want to play and you're willing to dedicate yourself to it, then yes you should try out. Don't worry about your size (at least not at this point). Get yourself into shape before tryouts/summer practice. Obviously strength training is important, but you need to work on your stamina and agility. Work on both distance running (a mile or two a day, work your way up to it if you need to) and short and mid-length sprints. For sprints, you want to run about 100 yards with about 30 seconds in between sprints, and a total of about 8 - 10. Running up and down bleachers is also a great way to get your legs into shape. As far as agility, work on running backwards while making sure to keep your balance and not shifting your weight back. Other than that, the best thing I can suggest is to talk to one of the coaches. The vast majority of teams have a "voluntary" off-season training program. If you can get into the program, the coaches will be able to help show you what you need to work on. It's also good to get involved so your face gets seen and the coaches start to know you. Of course, that can work against you if you slack off and don't work hard while you're there. Good luck, work hard, and have fun.
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!!
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Hey, that's great you are trying out for cheerleading! And you sound very prepared, but just some tips for tryouts...\n\nBe fit, on time and enthusiastic. Be prepared and alert to follow instructions. Keep a \npositive attitude. Always have a smile on your face! \n\nListen to your captain/instructor. Don't play around with other people too much, I mean, be friendly, but this is serious work. Pay attention to steps you will be asked to follow, because you will learn something and then you have to preform it on the spot!\n\nDon't be late for ANYTHING. Show up 3 hours early if you have to! 3 hours LATE will piss them off for sure!\n\nBe sure to stretch real good before and after tryouts. Don't attempt moves unless you already know them or have trained for them. It will cause injury and annoy other team mates.\n\nNEVER be afraid to ask a question (it's better than not knowing and making a fool of yourself), but don't say something like "I can't do this", no one needs - nor likes - a quitter, and that will send you packing SO fast.\n\nIf you make a mistake, move on and don't cause attention. Have tight moves and high jumps, and cheer LOUD!\n\nGet lots of rest the night before, don't try and do too much physical activity the day before besides stretching or practicing a rountine, bring snacks and lots of water, don't wear jewlery, don't wear makeup, don't chew gum, keep your hair puled back, and most importantly keep that smile and passion!\n\nI hope you have fun and make the squad! Good luck!
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ok thats a really nice starter gun now for you tips. \n\n\n1st. i would suggest walking the field. learn your surroundings\n2nd. dont be afraid to move up aggresivness is very important\n3rd. use angles. at some angles you can move without the other team seeing you\n4th. just practice. practice makes perfect.\nI would also suggest going to pbnation.com and pbreview.com. the forums have lots of helpful stuff
1134188
heya sure. Many many congratulations. Dont waste your time here soccerer , go and practice so that you can hit more goals
386328
Try-Out! Like you said, you already know the worst that can happen is not making the team. You will always have that what if I tried out--would I have maken the team if you don't. If you know a volleyball player- before tryouts ask them if they can help you brush up on a few skills. Good Luck!
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Carbs and protein tonight!!!! Same for breakfast but not to soon before practice....and remember the water.....don't get dehydrated.....and get plenty of sleeep\n Gook luck with try outs!
847294
STRETCH!\n\nOdds are your coach will be putting you guys through the conditioning ringer over the next few weeks.\nYou will need to stretch for a few days prior as well as before your practices/try-outs.  Remember to stretch your neck...get on your toes and put your forehead on the ground (use your hands if you must take some of the weight off of your head).\nWhen in this "tripod" position, roll backwards, forwards, side to side, and all around.  I always remember my neck being the sorest after the first few practices...\n\nRemember...lifting weights is great and everything, but you can win a lot of matches with "slicks" that would mean using your brain...the best practice is getting out there and rollin' around with somebody for a while...preferably someone who is gonna whoop on you a bit and make you figure out what is and isn't working.\nGood luck!
808188
Every coach conducts tryouts differently, don't be worried though.  They usually want to see how you field the ball, the way you bat, how fast you are and if your a team player.  Just keep a positive attitude and don't get discouraged.  I'm sure you'll do fine.  Best of luck!
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here are a couple to have a look at enjoy\n\nhttp://www.footy4kids.co.uk/\neven though its for kids all ages can adapt to these or the coach can work out an allternitive\n\nhttp://www.joesoccer.com/info/games.html\n\nhttp://www.decatursports.com/soccerdrills.htm\n\nhttp://www.soccerclub.com/training/drills/default.asp\n\ni hope theese are of use to you
256495
Defense is all in effort, don't give up on any play! Other than that stay low and on your toes and keep your feet moving.
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when i coached we did basic ball drills, ball control, long balls, chesting and passing with accuracy. lots of sprints back to back then you were given a rest period. 2 miles in 15mins. we use to stretch A LOT before and after try-outs but now we switched to a new 'active stretching' which is basically lunges and clams stretching while moving. My advice would be to try and make yourself standout in some way, try and make your presence known on the field, be vocal, and shoot! Good Luck. Soccer rules.