Check frequently asked questions about Sport and Soccer
Open Question: I cannot find a good sport for me?
I am a runner and run 3.5 miles almost everyday, I usually skip a day run a day and so forth, but I cannot find a sport I like. I used to play soccer for 5-6 years straight and I grew sleepy of it, I tried football and got pummbled, I tried tiekwando or however you spell it and couldnt understand my sensei/master's language because he spoke chinese or japanese... I couldn't tell, I also tried tennis and my reflexes just suck... Is there something out there to help me receive stronger mind and physically or should I just stick to running? (Please dont mention track because I like to run alone freely, not being yelled at by some coach) Oh and I am a boy on my moms yahoo account.
31 Jul 2010, 3:47 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Why do soccer teams only play about once a week?
Now I know soccer is tiring, like any other sport, but why do they play only once a week, and sometimes even less than that? They aren't smashing into each other every 30 seconds like Football or Rugby, where I can understand needing a week off to recuperate. NHL players smash into each other and only take 1-3 days off before playing again. So why does soccer play so seldom? It's not as physically brutal as Football, Rugby, or Hockey, so what reason is there for them to not play 2-3 times a week? And before you hate on me and say that soccer players take more abuse than Football, Rugby, or Hockey players... no, they don't.
31 Jul 2010, 2:47 am | click here to read more
Open Question: what size bike should i get?
im about 5'6-5'7 and i need a bike. I dont know the correct size i need to be about to touch the ground with my foot. i like this one but i dont know if 26' is right for my height. i want to buy it online http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-Men-s-Roadmaster-Mountain-Sport-every-Terrain-Bike/13398147#ProductDetail also any recommendations? i am using the bike for going to cross country/soccer practice on cement roads and i want a sporty looking bike.
31 Jul 2010, 2:41 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Do guys like girls that are into sports?
Like do guys like girls who are into sports, that play sports, and actually know about sports? Or do they just want girls that are every girly and stuff and won't even touch a ball? Just wondering btw! Because I adore soccer! I adore sports but I'm not obsessed I don't know a lot but I definitely know what I'm talking about. And I am not a tom boy!
31 Jul 2010, 2:24 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Is he hitting on me or something?
~Thank You for taking your time reading this~ Ok, so during Summer P.E. , this guy kept on sticking close to me...where ever I go he would go...I remember one time when I was eating lunch in one of my teachers room[since there's AC] with my friends, he was asking my other friends where I would usually hang out... When we're playing sports [such as soccer] he would keep on grabbing me [waist], Whenever we play a team sport he would yell out I want (my name) as a teammate. He's really into touching me...like kept making me give him piggy back rides, hugging out of no where, poking, etc... PS: Today was the last day of summer school, so we had a little picnic with our summer buddies. Before Ieft, he said "Where's my hug?" Me: "arrive Here!" -Opens Arm- He hugged me for like 30 seconds and he wouldn't let go (lol)...other friends were staring at us...<.< >.>...kinda embarrassing. [Imma guy btw lol xD] -Thanks!~ @Myki : I'm perfectly fine...I'm not Homophobic because I'm gay? o.o @ Christine: Because only my REALLY close friends know [like a couple] that I'm gay...and he is not one of them <.< >.>
31 Jul 2010, 2:21 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Suggest me some good bachelors to marry,well educated and belonging to good family?
Age : 25 Date of Birth : 25 April 1985 Marital Status : Never Married Height : 5' 5" Complexion : Wheatish Body Type : Slim Body Weight : - Health Information : - Manglik / Kuja Dosham What is this? : Yes Special Cases What is this? : None Blood Group : O+ Personality, Long-Term Goals, Partner Expectations, etc Edit Hello!! I am Nidhi Narendra Gupta I have Pursing my MBA in Finance.. My friends describe me as: confident, helpful. Values: honesty. Motto in life: live life happily. Hobbies: reading, cooking. Favorite books: agatha christie. Favorite sports: watching soccer n cricket. pls help me quick.............
31 Jul 2010, 1:29 am | click here to read more
Open Question: I can't dance as much because of sports?
This fall, soccer practice totally conflicts with my dance schedule. So now, I can only do one or two dance classes plus soccer. Once soccer ends, my pal is forcing me to be on her basketball team (I suck at bball but I already promised her). I'm totally at ends because dancing has been a big part of my life since I was 4, but I can't make soccer practice at 7pm and be at dance class at the same time. Next year I might be able to receive back into dancing more, as I'll be in high school and might not have my soccer team anymore, but I'm worried I will have fallen behind because I had to quit two of the dances I did. I'm so upset, what should I do? By the way I'm a 13 year old girl almost 14.
31 Jul 2010, 12:46 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Doctors, Parents, Anyone?!?
so im a 16 year old girl, very healthy, and plays sports. for about a week everytime i lay down on my tummy my chest feels like it gets shocked and thenmy heart beats super quick and then i turn over and it calms down. and when i run it does the same and feels like my heart is going to explode, (keep in mind im an athelte whos been running for years and play soccer and run track so its not that im out of shape) should i look a doctor or what could be wrong? just so you know im not like a crazy workout person or anything im normal, and workout like 3 days a week and everything and have a personal trainer
31 Jul 2010, 12:18 am | click here to read more
Open Question: POLL: Your Favorite Sports Teams?
In any sport that you watch Basketball: Atlanta Hawks Soccer - Barca and for the World Cup Brazil! Every other sports: every the Georgia teams :D
31 Jul 2010, 12:13 am | click here to read more
Open Question: what spring sports can cheerleaders cheer for?
well since cheer at my school is year long and in fall we have football and in winter we have basketball and hockey btw i barely do hockey because i cant ice skate that good but i wondered what are we gonna cheer for in spring like baseball or soccer or something idk we have soccer baseball rugby track tennis Lacrosse thats every the sports i know in spring
30 Jul 2010, 9:35 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: i want to play a new sport?
i have played soccer since i was 5 and im 13 now and i want to play a new sport what sport should i play im also really tall if that opens any windows for sports thanks
30 Jul 2010, 9:04 am | click here to read more
Open Question: At school the latins or hispanics try to act better than the other races.?
There's 80% hispanics and latins 10%whites 10% blacks When im at school the hispanics and latins try to be better than the other races. its gets annoying they always bragg about but sometimes i just want to say close UP, but if i do they will be beat the crap out of me. Plus its making the other races feel bad. I hate soccer and im not good at it, and they receive mad at me. When we are at gym, we play a sport. the hispanics and gather up. and they let no other race in hey just say. "HISPANICS AND LATINS OVER HERE!!!" then the other day we were playing football. but this white girl wanted to join their team but they said "No because your not hispanic or latin. They even got a table for it. but i have hispanic friends, but they don't sit at that table. Plus some of them try to act silly they try to act,copy,walking and takling, like to the other races.Sometimes i want to fall out of a window. And it gets worse, they have slap as* friday, tug bra strap mondays but the boys do that to the girls. sometimes they do it to the other race. I feel like im in the 1940's and so on. Like whites were treated like us us blacks already no what it feels like. And the Hispanics and latins were the white people. Oh and we have school fights almost everyday and that goes for every race. I not jealous of them im comfortable in my on skin(black) the reason i can't battle back cause im skinny and weak. IM NOT MAKING THIS UP PEOPLE. im in 7th grade. School:Cardiff Junior high. Mascot colt. im like A COLT IS NOT FEIRCE!!! Im, not racist. because if i was i wouldn't have my NICE and not ignorant hispanic friends.
30 Jul 2010, 9:02 am | click here to read more
Open Question: many quesrions??????????You wanna spend a little time?
Hi In this moment I' m in my room, I don' t know what I do so I wanna talk with you. Do you like Horror Films?Which is your favourite? I THINK THE BEST HORROR FILM IS CREEPSHOW2?Do you know it?It' s awesome. If I must be honest the modern films suck!The best film(every kinds horror-fantasy etc.) are the film of 80s-90s. Do you know Pet Cemetery it' s good too!Another good film is MonkeyShine by George Romero. NO WAY OUT by Kevin Costner!Awesome, the plot is a Little bit difficult, but I think is really good. Is soccer famous in your Country?Do you Know a legend called Dario Hubner(surname bison), he was chilly man! Which is your favourite soccer team?I adore INTER MILAN, we won everything this year! I think soccer is beautiful because you just need a ball, and you can start dreaming(other sports different, Hockey bat, roller, baseball bat, I don' t like them, too many rules!) Do you Barack Obama?I don' t like him for nothing, I think he is a liar and a muppet like every politicians!They don' t give....about the real problrms of the people....was-is-will be like this! Do you trust in god?Yes I do, I think, or better I wish there is somethimg after death, life would be too unhappy if there wasn' t anything, I don' t like the pope but I like the priests that help the needy people.....Tell me you opinion Do you know Beavis and But-Head?After simpsons they are my favourite cartoon, they are idiot but they are my nice of adolescence I never had. Do you like this tune? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MZmPoPvJYE could you wrtite me the lyric thanks! I don' t want to be snoop, but Tell me something about you..Do you like this world,? what do you do in your life(Is the same job you wanted to do when you were a child?)etc. That' s every!Thanks guys
30 Jul 2010, 8:58 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Why do we(USA) suck at soccer?
In general, that and rugby are like the only sports we do not dominate in Thats not true other countries care about baseball and basketball Thats true
30 Jul 2010, 8:42 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: How can I not be so shy when I workout, exercise, play sports, w/e with other people around?
I'm 13 & going into 8th grade. I want to be on the soccer team but I can only practice if people are doing the same thing as me or coaches, yanno. But I'd like to work out & stuff without feeling people are laughing at me or making fun of me and stuff. :( I'm a somewhat sensitive person but i'm overcoming that really well. I can't hear to music to distract me, so.. What is/are some techniques I could use to receive rid of this shyness? :( It'd probably help me be a bit more aggressive in soccer, too. No flames, please. Ty. :)
30 Jul 2010, 8:29 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: I'm stressing about college. Are my chances good of being accepted to Boston University?
I'm going to be a senior this year and I go to school in Michigan. I'm 12th out of 105 students in my grade and have a 3.8 gpa. I got a 28 on my ACT and haven't taken the SAT. At the end of the summer I will have volunteered for about 120 hours. I have been in varsity competitive cheer since freshman year and was the captain last year and will probably be again this year. I was on jv sideline cheer for freshman year and varsity for the last two and am captain for this years team. I played soccer last year. I have worked these past two summers and won two awards in sports as well as being honorable mention freshman year in competitive cheer and being every district/region the last two years. Freshman year I had mostly A's and some B's but I have one C+ for the second half of Algebra 2 (I took Geometry and Algebra 2 at the same time freshman year). I got mostly A's and some Bs sophomore year. And my junior year (this past year) I got every A's. I'm taking AP Calc, AP english, Physics,etc my senior year. I took AP stats junior year. I'm senior class vice president and am half lebanese half Caucasian. I'm hoping i'll receive into NHS this year too. The schools I'm looking at are Boston University, Boston College (Reach school), Northeastern, University of Michigan. What are my chances of getting into these schools? and could i receive any scholarships/financial aid? Should I retake the ACT again? The first time i took it i got a 24 (ouchh) then I took the next one in June and got a 28 which i'm pretty glad with, should I just keep this score? I toured Boston College and Boston University and I really fell in adore with BU. Do I have a good chance to receive in?
30 Jul 2010, 7:24 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: What do you think of this final decision?
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0730/1224275864917.html Let us wish Catholics and Nationalists in Northern Ireland aren't still celebrating this glorious ruling in 320 years time eh hahah
30 Jul 2010, 6:31 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Left Shoulder pain???????????
Well i injured my left shoulder in a soccer game last October. I had a grade 2 separated shoulder and was in a sling for 2 weeks. But the sports doctor i went to 2 weeks later said that it was not as bad as my other doctor thought it was and he took me out of the sling. Well i have been having problems since than epically at work. I am a dishwasher and have to put glasses away but the only way to do that is by picking up a glass and than lifting it up and put it onto the shelf it goes on well i have to that dozens of times a night not counting putting them on a tray and washing them and carrying them. So what could be the problem with my shoulder as i am sitting here keeping it still typing this it is giving me pain.
30 Jul 2010, 6:26 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Do you think that one day soccer can be as big in america as football or baseball?
if you think about it soccer has the most valuable team of any spots team. Manchester unitd, they are the most wealthiest sports team and soccer was just proven to be eciting in usa after the 2006, and 2010 world cup it should be bigger in the u.s.a its a great sport
30 Jul 2010, 5:37 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: i really need to know how many cals to eat condsidering...?
that im 5'5 and 150 pounds an 18yr old female. would 1500 be alright for me to lose 2 lbs a week? i also am practicing for three sports-bball soccer and track...in the morning i do some sprint practice nd the evening i then do1-2 hrs of bball practice and then after i do a an hour/two of soccer practice- i had gained weight bci was innactive for about three months and just now starting to receive back in shape i am also practicing on my possess and getting ready for college sports so is this too much or too litte or just rite considering every this....ive googled so many calorie calcs idk ha i just dont wnat my metabolism to die nd close down and i want to receive to 130-135 but i also do have alot of muscle mass...i also practice everyday but friday i was thinking either 1500, 1600 or 1700 or nething inbetween
30 Jul 2010, 5:36 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: I hate the NFL and the NBA!!! Who is with me?
Does anybody else hate the thuggish life that most NFL and NBA players live? Its not even entertaining anymore to watch this crap. Overpaid thugs! That's every they are! Nasty gang tattoos and foul mouths! What nice of role models are these idiots? I wish they would receive rid of the sports every together and focus on real sports like baseball, golf and even soccer ( at least they have a little respect towards viewers).
30 Jul 2010, 5:26 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Are you planning on asking this question "What time will chivas vs manchester united play?" if so check this?
out Central: 9:00 PM Pacific: 7:00 PM Eastern: 10:00 PM Mountain: 8:00 PM and if you live in Arizona and are not Navajo i have no idea what time since you refuse to observe daylight savings time or something like that the game will be on ESPN Deportes and if you don't have that channel watch it here http://www.justin.tv/directory/sports/soccer?order=hot&lang=en http://atdhe.net/index.html if there is no electricity how do they power this http://louisville.ebayclassifieds.com/vacation-rentals/crestwood/cancun-mexico-5-star-resort-rental-april-2-16-2011-royal-caribbean/?ad=868810&msg=OUT_OF_AREA truth is you probably don't even have enough money to leave this country or to maybe even pay your electric bill i emailed you some help for that video of yours dude
30 Jul 2010, 5:21 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: should i eat 1500 cals a day for my weighloss goal considering...?
that im 5'5 and 150 pounds an 18yr old female? would that be alright for me to lose 2 lbs a week? i also am practicing for three sports-bball soccer and track...in the morning i do some sprint practice nd the evening i then do1-2 hrs of bball practice and then after i do a an hour/two of soccer practice- i had gained weight bci was innactive for about three months and just now starting to receive back in shape i am also practicing on my possess and getting ready for college sports so is this too much or too litte or just rite considering every this....ive googled so many calorie calcs idk ha ok so i practice everyday but friday and i dont want my metabolism to close down so how many should i eat? oh and i want to receive down to 130-135
30 Jul 2010, 4:42 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: I get a really fast heartbeat sometimes when I..?
when I have a "moment" (yell at someone, etc) and my heart starts beating rapidly and i start breathing faster. My heartbeat becomes noisy. My hand starts shaking. Et cetera. Also, when my parents battle, just hearing them battle makes my heart go faster. I also noticed that sometimes when my heart is beating quick, I can do extraordinary stuff like jump 5 feet upwards or run really quick, something that I don't do regularly(given my needy skills in sports) Basically, my question is: is this normal for a 15-year old? is the adrenaline thing connected to the heartbeeat thing? and most importantly, is it healthy? Please note the following: 1. I had a 'masturbation problem' a while ago (a couple of months), but its solved now. 2. I'm 15 and a half, I'm 5 feet and 9 inches tall, I weigh 137 pounds. 3. My food diet isn't exactly healthy. Most of it is french fries, hamburgers, chicken, meat, etc. 4. I exercise occassionally, and last time I played football (soccer) I had a problem. I couldn't breath right and I felt like there's a huge weight on my chest.
30 Jul 2010, 4:35 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Is there a certain way i can dress to attract stoner girls?
I am a stoner/musician. I am a really talented guitar player and im sure any artistic/stoner girl would adore to hear me play guitar or smoke a doobie with me, but the problem is i dont really have style. Im not sure what to wear, i never really think about that. Also Im wearing the same jeans/hoodies/tshirts since highschool and i graduated 2 years ago. I know certain girls look for a certain look in a guy, obviously what im doing is not attracting any stoner girls. How can I dress so that any hippie/stoner girl will think "Hes cute, he looks really chill too :) we should ask him if he wants to toke" or something haha because honestly im an attractive stocky/athletic guy (5 foot 7, 160 pounds) who runs alot and plays sports (soccer/frisbee/hackysack) i just feel like my clothes may be holding me back. I have money and wanted to buy new clothes anways but im wondering, if theres anything specific that you think looks cute on guys, i say cute because im a cute guy, not a hot guy. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs134.snc3/18143_319585126612_735316612_4707434_3882199_n.jpg
30 Jul 2010, 4:03 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Why haven't American sports gained more of a following outside the States?
I've always found it curious that homegrown American sports like American Football, Baseball and Basketball haven't gained a big following outside the States especially considering other elements of American culture such as movies, television, music, fashion and even food have become mainstays of other cultures the world over. Don't receive me wrong, I know they are played but their popularity outside the States is nowhere close that of, say, British sports like Football (Soccer), Rugby, Tennis, Golf, etc. Why do you believe this is? ***Please - no America bashing or answers like "cos they're rubbish". I'm not trying to incite arguments between sports fans. Intelligent ans insightful comments and opinions will be appreciated***
30 Jul 2010, 4:03 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Guys, would you ever consider dating me? (Pics Included)?
I know this may seem like the weirdest question, but ive been having a lot of trouble finding a good guy and i need to know if its just me =/ Im 21, in university for health science. I'm 5'7" and i weight 120 pounds. I adore sports like football and soccer, and i adore cars. I think im pretty self confident and have a good sense of humour. So, guys, if i lived close you, would i be a girl you'd consider dating? Thanks :) <3 And this is what i look like: http://m756.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/CarlieSss/untitled3.jpg.html? http://m756.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/CarlieSss/untitled2.jpg.html? http://m756.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/CarlieSss/untitled1.jpg.html? http://m756.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/CarlieSss/untitled4.jpg.html?
30 Jul 2010, 3:49 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Are my dreams coming to an end for soccer?
AOA bros, I gave up my dream of playing soccer because I could just not be a really good offensive player. In every single sport I'm good at defense so I stopped playing. Now it is time for university and I want to receive better at soccer should I even start practice and ignite my passion? What should I do to improve my offense?
30 Jul 2010, 3:41 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: sports club for teens in perth?
im 16 and im looking for like tennis basketball soccer (i dun rlly know how to do any of em though lol) clubs in perth like a couple of times a week for an hour or so but not anything professional.. for teens coz i want to meet people my possess age not adults :s cant seem to find any coz theyre every for either professional teams like for championships or for adults.. thanks:)
30 Jul 2010, 3:37 am | click here to read more
Open Question: Why is SOCCER not as popular in the US compared to EUROPE?
In the US people dont even like soccer. It's the WORLD's number 1 sport so I think that now SOCCER should be considered a major sport by Americans. English people adore SOCCER and they play it every the time and England has the best league in the world and that is EPL.I now MLS is not that good of a league but not that bad either. If the Americans try they have a possibility to win the WC and there's no one to cease them. The players require more endurance than any other sport because there is 90 mins of play without any relax period except half-time.
30 Jul 2010, 1:48 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Best multiplayer games?
Hey, Well, me any my pal are wondering, what are some of the funnest, lasting multi player games (2 player min. 4 player would be nice aswell..)? We have a gamecube/wii/ and a sega dream cast.. We like most games, instead of sports (soccer, football,etc..). And to answer what I think will be a pop. choice...we do possess Super smash brawl/mele :P We like racing and fighting/shooting games in particular.. thanks!
30 Jul 2010, 1:06 am | click here to read more
Resolved Question: How do i loose stubborn thigh fat?
Okay, so i'm 14 and i'm about 5'7. I weigh 155 lbs and people say I have a really pretty face. I carry almost every my weight in my butt and thighs. My stomach is flat but I'm really uncomfortable with my thighs. I dont know why I can't loose the weight because I eat really healthy and play a bunchhh of sports; basketball, soccer, and field hockey. I need some suggestions so I can loose weight and feel better about myself. Any ideas? :)
30 Jul 2010, 12:57 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: What type of person am I? (Stereotype me)?
Okay so I'm not into being stereotypying people but I want you to tell me what nice of person you think I am.... I'm 15 yr old girl. 5"3' 111 lbs. I used to have blonde hair but dyed it REALLY dark brown with red tints in it. I used to wear Hollister and abercrombie everything. Now I mix that in with lots of dresses, and short shorts. Sun dresses, and like pretty cute ones and such. Most my clothes are from American Eagle, and I buy like...flowy skirts, and that type of style there. I don't play any sports for a team but I adore tennis, and soccer. I read a lot. Books like War and Peace, Crime and Punishment, Jane Austen, etc. I adore spending time at Barnes and Noble with coffee while it's raining. I like being classy, and lady-like. I'm a STRONG Christian, and take my religion VERY seriously. Okay, here's where it gets weird. I adore playing Xbox, and Wii, and laying in bed every day long playing on my iPad and just....doing nothing....sometimes. I change up a lot. Maybe it's not weird...but it seems like it is to me. I adore accessories. I have TONS of jewelry, sunglasses, and headbands and such. I won't leave the home without makeup on, and i wear full works (Bare Mineral's powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, warmth, etc.) I look in the mirror about....30 times a day. We are pretty well off....money wise. I live in a wealthy area....but I really don't like some of the people here.... To say in short, I live in a county that is in the top 10 richest in the US. I'm not PROUD of it, i'm just simply saying.... Okay I guess that's enough.... Critique me! What nice of person am I? Be honest! :) I'd also like to say, I AM, most indeed a STRONG christian, not a new one, and that just because I am showing this side of myself is because it's what most people on the outside look, and what they think of for first impressions because I don't know what type of friends I should look for when I start a new school in 2 weeks. Geez.
30 Jul 2010, 12:40 am | click here to read more
Open Question: How to condition my body overall? (details)?
Alright so I really want to receive involved in sports this year at my high school. I want to do winter track, tennis, and soccer roughly. Only thing is, I'm not in complete shape. I weigh at 142lbs and I'm a male. I would like to be able to run miles without too much strain, and just be overall fit. Meaning, somewhat lean and a bit muscular. I gave it a shot today, and barely could do a mile without stopping to walk. That's pretty pathetic if you ask me. So, how do you condition yourself to be in shape for tennis, soccer, and track? every help is appreciated thank you very much. :)
30 Jul 2010, 12:37 am | click here to read more
Open Question: What is the most difficult sport?
I'm what some of you may call a sports addict. I have played many sports on a competitive level, including Football, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Paintball, Fencing, Water Polo, Long Distance Swimming, Squash, Raquetball, Tennis, Paddle Tennis, Jai Alai, Martial Arts (Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and rising in Jiu-jitsu) Lacrosse, Alpine Skiing, Golf and my personal favorite, Rugby. I actually have two questions; What is the most difficult sport in the world (I want to try something new and challenging, as i said, sports addict haha), and which of the sports that I listed do you think is the most difficult? I know many of you will try to call me out on this but I have actually competed in, at the very least, club levels for each of these sports. actually, i havent yet competed in jiu-jitsu, my bad. also, add fantasy football to that list because according to yahoo its a sport haha
30 Jul 2010, 11:46 pm | click here to read more
Resolved Question: Should I play Soccer or Volleyball?
I have played soccer for every my life, and I live in a really wealthy town and its expensive. My parents can afford it easily, but it means that the wealthy, snobby kids also play with me. They ignore me, don't pass the ball to me and I have no friends on the team. I would dread practice, but its a family tradition, and MY FAVORITE SPORT! People have been telling me that I shouldn't quit because of some girls, but if I'm not gonna have fun, and have my stomach drop like a ball when i am about to play on my team, why play at every? I just went to volleyball camp, and learned that since I'm new, I'm not the best, but it was SO much fun! And a lot of my friends play the sport :) I don't wanna give up soccer, but playing with those kids KILLS me. Idk if sick make the highschool team, but how about if i practice like mad over the summer?? Thanks :)
29 Jul 2010, 8:34 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Need health advice, please help!!!?
Hi, I'm in middle school, and in the town I live in pretty much 99% of the girls here either play softball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, or some combo of those sports. The people who don't are naturally stick-thin. I'm one of the girls that doesn't play anything. I'm 4 ft. 11 in. (yes I know I'm tiny) and my weight bounces between 114 lbs. and 119 lbs. Here are some problems I need to work on: I just like eating food. I snack a lot, and there's not really many healthy snacks around. I prefer the taste of a lot of unhealthy foods to healthy ones. I actually adore to exercise. I kinda like tennis, swimming, and maybe even softball. But the thing is, #1. I like traditional gym workouts, but I'm too young to join a gym, #2. Joining a sport costs money, #3. I'm scared of team sports. every my friends would be on higher levels than me and I'd HATE the pressure of games. Pressure with me can be unpredictable. I will either work harder than usual or freak out and be horrible. #4. I LOVEEE jogging but I run slowly so I can't join a team. And I'd feel embarassed to run just by myself in a park. No one in my town does any other exercise besides sports so I feel like people would think I was a weirdo. I don't know what to do anymore. I hate it when every my friends keep saying, "Really? I don't know how anyone couldn't adore sports!" I also feel horrible about the fact that I hate trying on clothes at the mall and that I don't wear bikinis while everyone else does. I hate that I feel self conscious about my weight when I talk to a guy and that I can't seem to fit into ANY jeans at Abercrombie. Or any skinny jeans for that matter. And I adore skinny jeans. (I am kinda curvy though..are my jean issues because of that or my weight??) And just so you know, even though I would never develop an eating disorder, I think I weigh myself too much. I do it at least once everyday. And sometimes I receive mad at myself if I gain just a pound. Please help me with my health problems. As much advice as possible please! Also sorry if this is waaayyy 2 long :) Thanks! (Also..if this helps I already only eat whole grain bread and I adore water and I hate quick food chains and have clip waaayyy down on my soda drinking, the problem is I like to eat out a LOT at tiny restaurants. Also my mom is very good with diet and nutrition and is healthy and glad, I just feel awkward asking for advice)
29 Jul 2010, 6:31 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: It is finally confirmed, MLS best in the world?
Now, I have been saying for years that the MLS was the premier soccer league in the world. Well, yesterday, they finally proved it, by the way they manhandled Manchester. The US is so far more superior to England in soccer, it isn't even close! We have the three best players in the world, with Donavan, Beckham and Adu... And now with that guy from Spain who "strikes" the ball real good on the Red Bulls, no other country can touch us. So now, other countries have one more reason to hate us! We are better than them in a sport that we really don't even care about, because our best athletes are out there playing real sports! Imagine, if soccer wasn't so stupid and boring that we actually took interest in it, like other countries? Think of how great we could be!
29 Jul 2010, 4:55 pm | click here to read more
Resolved Question: Why isn´t soccer popular in the united states?
Soccer is the most populat sport almost everywhere in the world!!!!!! What makes it not as popular in the US and canada?
29 Jul 2010, 3:43 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: How long should the pain last from a knee injury?
Two years ago, my knee was broken while playing soccer. The medical term is "tibial plateau fracture" which basically means that my ACL ligament yanked a piece of my shin bone off; then I got knee surgery two days later. Anyway, it's been two years and I still experience occasional pain or a twinging sensation in my knee while running or playing sports. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to help it? I did physical therapy for about 6 months after I broke it. I've been dealing with this for a while and just want to know if there's anything that could make it go away. I don't experience pain when I walk or do daily activities...therefore crutches are not needed. But thanks anyway :)
29 Jul 2010, 3:27 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Help! My daughter doesn't play soccer!?
So I asked a question a little bit ago about not really showing at 25 weeks and got some responses that let me know that I'm not alone. thanks ladies :) So now here's another one... My baby doesn't seem to play soccer. Every time I look a fellow pregnant lady talk about her child's movement its always "My baby's playing soccer in there" or "She's kickboxing". Well, my little bundle doesn't kickbox or play soccer; I don't think she's into sports... About the most I receive is her chasing butterflies and drawing, yes drawing because I promise it feels like she holds the crayon and just drags it across my belly. Guess I'm going to have an artistic kid :) So am I alone here or are there other mom's out there who's kids just don't seem to be into sports in the womb??
29 Jul 2010, 2:40 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Americans, do you think soccer is boring because of the announcer?
Because I was watching it in Fox and GolTV and the announcer sucks. I adore soccer and that announcer made me hate the sport. lol But I watch it in Spanish and the guy puts heart into it and you really receive into the game. So I'm just wondering.
29 Jul 2010, 1:42 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: What sports do Australia's high schools have?
I might be moving to Melbourne soon, I'm 15 and live in MN. I play volleyball, basketball and a little soccer. (I was going to try Nordic skiing this year) I'm not the most athletic person, but sports are important to me, so i was wondering what sports high schools in Australia provide.
29 Jul 2010, 12:43 pm | click here to read more
Resolved Question: What down-under sport is a cross between soccer and rugby?
29 Jul 2010, 11:53 am | click here to read more
Open Question: How is it "The World's Game"?
How is soccer "The World's Game" when the majority of the 309,000,000 (http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html) people in the United States don't like it, and many even hate it. I know there are soccer fans in the US, that much is not debatable. But the HUGE majority of people in the US don't like it, yet Europe. Asia, South America, and Africa acts as if them liking it adds up to it being "The World's Game", while the US has several sports it puts far ahead of soccer, and Canada worship's hockey (my personal favorite sport) as the greatest game in the universe. So I ask, how can soccer be considered "The World's Sport" when such a hugh chunk of the world dislikes and even despises it? Just seems like people always say the US acts as if it has the final say on what's a sport and what isn't, we're arrogant, ect... but isn't calling soccer The World's Sport a bit arrogant too, when we consider how many people don't like it? Just asking... And yes, I am prepared for the intense flow of hate this question will generate. Tosh, the problem with that though is that "200 countries" is EXTREMELY deceptive. You could fit 5-10 of those countries in the state of Texas alone. 200 countries yes, but the United States and Europe are pretty similar in size, but the US makes up just one huge country, while Europe has a ton of tiny countries (relatively speaking of course). Fuad, I totally receive what you're saying, but that's the point I'm trying to make. It can't be the World's Sport when such a big chunk of people dislike and even hate it. The US and Canada are included when you say "The World's Sport" yet both countries have their possess favorite sports, and soccer barely even registers in the US. When you say "The World's Sport" you indirectly say that Canda and US have it as their favorite sports too, which is far from true. Hence, I don't look how it could be called The World's Sport, because it's not. Most popular sport sure, that's difficult to argue (to say the least). But it's not globally loved.
29 Jul 2010, 11:51 am | click here to read more
Resolved Question: What Is A Good Foundation Brand?
I am just beginning to wear make-up and really don't know anything about brands or anything like that. I am a teen with dark skin and want to cover up my acne and make my skin look clear. If I wear foundation are there any brands that you can wear every day even through sports( I do track, basketball, soccer, cross country) or will I have to keep reapplying it? I would probably need to wear it for at least 12 hours.
29 Jul 2010, 10:59 pm | click here to read more
Open Question: Smallballs new sport?
When i was little i used to play SmallBall on SmallBall.com where you create and train your possess baseball or soccer team. There used to be a poll on the home page where you could vote for the next sport you wanted them to arrive out with next. It's been a couple of years and sill no new sport. I know it might take some time but does anyone know what sports comming out next and when that might be?
29 Jul 2010, 10:27 am | click here to read more
Open Question: I don't know how to play soccer, but could I still tryout and possibly make the team?
Okay, so... I want to be active in high school. This is my first high school year and I plan on being in two to three different sports. I definitely want to be in tennis which is in the spring (I looked at a sports schedule for my school. I don't know if it's updated or not though). And I want to be in Ultimate Frisbee but they didn't put which time they are going to be starting it. And then there's soccer; starting in the fall. If Ultimate is not in the fall I want to be in soccer. I have never really played on a soccer team. I never really got the chance to. But it seems fun and, as I stated before, I want to be active (with the benefits of making more friends). I'm certain that if the coach doesn't receive enough players then the tryouts wouldn't really count and they'll just accept every the tryout-ers, like they do most of the time. But since I don't have any experience I would like to know if it's possible for me to tryout and luckily make the team (which then I will actually learn how to play!)?
29 Jul 2010, 10:08 pm | click here to read more
Resolved Question: What's a individual sport like gymnastics but not so difficult to start at an older age?
I am 14. I really want a sport that I can dedicate myself to and really work difficult at. I play other sports but I'm not very good at them and I don't work as well with a team. I play tennis soccer and basketball.
29 Jul 2010, 10:04 pm | click here to read more
Resolved Question: Baseball strategies/adages/conceptions: agree or disagree?
Please add detail to the bit of logic I already use when answering these. That's because "It depends" has no place in this. pick one or the other. 1. "NEVER make the 1st or 3rd out at 3B." A: Agree. Over-aggressiveness; been there, done that, seen it. Nothing new, never helps. B: Disagree: 1 way to receive thrown out at 3B; 5 ways to score from 3B that don't exist from 2B. 2. "I would rather have a pitcher's park than a hitter's park for my team." A: Agree; if I want huge scores I'll go to a high-school basketball game B: Disagree; just think soccer if it wasn't so fu**ing boring 3. "It's better to spend to win than to build through the system." A: Agree; I only hate the Yankees because I have to---give me a Steinbrenner and let's look what happens with my team. B: Disagree; a blue chip rookie is just like a big FA minus the 15 million dollar contract, and a lot less to lose if it doesn't work. 4. "The DH rule is an unfair advantage for the AL." A: Agree; Your average discrepancy is 20 HR and some .100 OPS points between additions, not to mention losing our best bench guy. B: Disagree; The NL team is the one with the advantage because they play ball while we have a suddenly glorified pinch-hitter out of the deal. 5. "I prefer tiny-ball to HR Derby." A: Agree; Managers spin their wheels, hitters have defined roles, games always too close to not try scoring on 3 simple plays. B: Disagree; 7 guys in my lineup can hit a HR and don't need SBs and bunts minimizing their craft. 6. "I put stock into W-L for pitchers, R and RBI for hitters." A: Agree; The last attributes left that stats can't take away, and don't tell me they don't matter without a PHd in Psychology in hand... B: Disagree; People are still attributing these teammate-reliant stats to "Mentality"? What is this, hypnotherapy?? 7. "Always use a roster spot on either a long-inning blowout reliever or a 3rd C, or any safeguard." A. Agree; 24 guys for the expected stuff is fine, but there's no place in sports for not being prepared for the unexpected. B. Disagree; I want the best team 1-25; if something weird happens, help will arrive from the guy whose roster spot I didn't waste 2-years ago... 8. "Something has to be done about big market spending." A. Agree; the record speaks for itself B. Disagree; tiny markets don't always really try, and the ones that do have seen several Octobers 9. "I loathe sabermetrics." A. Agree; instead of playing the last 2 months we can apparently just feed it into a computer. /end sarcasm B. Disagree; if you think a high WAR rating means a player brawls a lot, you have no business assembling the best talent for my team. 10. "Bud Selig is horrible and needs to go." A. Agree; receive rid of him or wait for his next gimmick to go horribly wrong. B. Disagree; admittedly chaotic, screwed up the every-Star game so it could screw up the World Series. Actually, arrive to think of it, F**K Selig!! Whatever "AGREE" said...
28 Jul 2010, 11:46 pm | click here to read more