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Entries for July, 2009

What Do You Call That Imitation Of A Soccer Game (with 2 Players) Where You Rotate Knobs To Kick The Ball?

It’s not an electronic game. It’s made up of small soccer player figurines inserted on poles. You and your opponent stand on either side of the table and both of you rotate the poles (where the soccer figures are inserted) to kick a small ball. I hope you get what I mean.
What do you call [...]

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How Can Hockey Become A More Popular Sport?

I play the sport and it seems like most others who play absolutely love it, yet games aren’t even shown on ESPN or the major networks until the playoffs for both college and the NHL. The only thing that seems to work are the outdoor games played in football stadiums. Players as incredible [...]

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What Constitutes A Sport Being Included In The Olympics?

Why are some ’sports’ included in the Olympic/Commonwealth Games (particularly when some have their own international competition and events) and others aren’t?
What are the ‘rules’ for having a sport considered by the IOC for inclusion in the Olympics?
Why are there some events included that rely on mechanical or other non-human apparatus (bikes, horses, boats etc) [...]

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Is It Rude To Pull Your Goalie In Indoor Soccer While Up Big?

Was playing in a rec-league indoor soccer (6 on 6) we are a .500 team and were losing to a team 10-2, and their goalie came all the way down the field to try to score a goal. I just found this very disrespectful, and just a way of showing off.

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Fighting Dogs Is A Hot Issue. Is It Equally Cruel To Hunt Animals For Sport?

Dog fighting is becoming more of a hot button issue. Dogs are virtually innocent creatures that should serve as a companion. Oftentimes they are used as an assistant in the recreational killing of other animals. Fighting dogs and roosters is no longer an acceptable form of entertainment. Why do people accept the killing of game [...]

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What Are My Chances Of Getting Recruited To Play Soccer In College, And What Should I Do To Get Noticed?

I’m a sophomore in high school and play high school soccer, club, and ODP. I’m hoping to be bale to play at the mid-level D1 schools but am not sure how to contact the coaches.Wondering what i should do to contact coaches and when. Also, does going to a lot of college camps help?

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How Can I Get Involved In A New High School Sport?

I want to play a new sport in high school (I am a freshman) but I don’t know if I’d make any teams because everyone trying out has been playing for years. Any tips on easy to get into sports or how to train so I can get on a team?

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What Happens If I Play A Game In New Soccer Cleats?

I just got new soccer cleats (outdoor) and I have a game on monday. I was planning on breaking them in tomorrow by going to the park and running around. They won’t really be “broken in” though. What happens to my feet if i wear the new cleats to the game? Should I just wear [...]

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Is It Better To Do Many Different Sports Or Focus One Sport?

I really like sport but I’m not sure if I should focus one sport or do many different ones. I don’t have talent for sport but I enjoy it !
Thanks for your answers!

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What Are Some Ways I Can Start Preparing For Soccer?

My soccer season starts in three weeks, however, I am still recovering from a terribly sprained ankle. I want to start getting prepped up. Any ideas on how I can practice things like throw in’s? Or any other things I may be able to brush up on? Thanks in advance!

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