An athletic team is like a family. In a family there is love, there are rivalries, and there are even issues with parents. Every member has a unique set of characteristics for which they are known. Families also have problems that they have to deal with and soccer teams are no different. Fortunately, just as with a family, the problems faced by soccer teams can easily be solved.
The Ball Hog
Most soccer teams are made up of at least one ball hog. This individual may or may not play like an all-star, but they sure think they’re the most valuable asset to the team. They rarely pass the ball. Instead a ball hog will attempt to make lots of shots, most of which are very bad. They would rather attempt to score a risky point with a bad shot instead of passing to an open teammate for an easy score.
When the opposing team recognizes a ball hog, they will usually double team him and cause him to lose control of the ball. His own teammates may fell that the best way to handle the ball hog is to avoid passing the ball to him altogether – to pretend he is invisible. However, this kind of treatment can greatly damage the morale and effectiveness of soccer teams.
The best way to handle a ball hog is to go directly to your coach. Let your coach talk to the alleged ball hog and you continue playing as you normally would. Some stern correction form your coach along with his watchful eye should remedy the problem.
The Bigger Player
Soccer teams come in all shapes and sizes. While this can be a good thing, it can also mean that each player will occasionally encounter an opponent who is much bigger than they are. The opponent may be a fair sportsman who plays by the rules but is just too big for you to feel anything more than helpless.
One way to face a larger opponent is to simply use his own size against him. Try to get in his way when he has the ball so that it’s harder for him to control the ball. He’ll either change directions or slow down. This will make it easier for your fellow players to steal the ball from him.
This is just a sampling of problems that soccer teams face. The solutions provided for these problems should help you come include your teammates in the process of overcoming other difficulties you may face.
The Ball Hog
Most soccer teams are made up of at least one ball hog. This individual may or may not play like an all-star, but they sure think they’re the most valuable asset to the team. They rarely pass the ball. Instead a ball hog will attempt to make lots of shots, most of which are very bad. They would rather attempt to score a risky point with a bad shot instead of passing to an open teammate for an easy score.
When the opposing team recognizes a ball hog, they will usually double team him and cause him to lose control of the ball. His own teammates may fell that the best way to handle the ball hog is to avoid passing the ball to him altogether – to pretend he is invisible. However, this kind of treatment can greatly damage the morale and effectiveness of soccer teams.
The best way to handle a ball hog is to go directly to your coach. Let your coach talk to the alleged ball hog and you continue playing as you normally would. Some stern correction form your coach along with his watchful eye should remedy the problem.
The Bigger Player
Soccer teams come in all shapes and sizes. While this can be a good thing, it can also mean that each player will occasionally encounter an opponent who is much bigger than they are. The opponent may be a fair sportsman who plays by the rules but is just too big for you to feel anything more than helpless.
One way to face a larger opponent is to simply use his own size against him. Try to get in his way when he has the ball so that it’s harder for him to control the ball. He’ll either change directions or slow down. This will make it easier for your fellow players to steal the ball from him.
This is just a sampling of problems that soccer teams face. The solutions provided for these problems should help you come include your teammates in the process of overcoming other difficulties you may face.
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