| "Is it different to enjoy a game of soccer on a field | | | | the sand of the beach are just what you need to |
| than to play it on the beach?" That is a good | | | | start learning the nature of this unique game's play. |
| question. "You bet it's different," he answered. | | | | Even when no organized facility on the beach exists, |
| Beach soccer, as the name implies, is a game played | | | | those interested in enjoying a game of beach soccer |
| on the beach, usually in the spring or summer. | | | | need only two canes to symbolize the area of a |
| Although soccer on the beach has been played in an | | | | goalpost. Sticks or maybe a pile of clothes are |
| unorganized fashion for years, it was given its official | | | | preferable in comparison to especially huge blocks of |
| name and rules only recently, specifically in 1992. | | | | rocks, which are a hazard for stubbed toes, because |
| Since that time beach soccer has managed to | | | | footwear is not permitted in this game. |
| become a rather popular game and I believe that if | | | | My son's soccer coach has his team out in the sand |
| you definitely want to educate yourself about soccer | | | | during the summer off-season building up their leg |
| you should begin to play soccer on the beach in the | | | | muscles and their basic skills on the sand. They start |
| sand. | | | | out running on the soft sand, head to the harder |
| Playing soccer in the sand is thought by many to be | | | | sand near the ocean's edge and then back to the |
| the best place for a newbie. Learning on a soft sandy | | | | soft areas. The fact that they are not wearing shoes |
| beach can correct some usual errors for a beginner, | | | | acts as an incentive to learn to kick the ball using the |
| because the soccer ball often doesn't roll well on the | | | | insides of their feet, not their toes. The team does |
| sand. Actually, the element of sand doesn't only | | | | some skill drills and then they enjoy a short game of |
| facilitate the efforts of new players, but it can | | | | five-on-five to get them motivated and happy to be |
| actually be thought of as a large barrier even for the | | | | at practice. By the time the fall playing season rolls |
| long time players that want to demonstrate their | | | | around they will all be in the best shape of their lives. |
| proficiencies. In addition, the smaller field - measuring | | | | When practice is over the boys head, on the run, for |
| 28 x 37 meters if you can find an official beach | | | | the ocean to cool off and play in the waves. They |
| soccer complex- is by far smaller than a normal grass | | | | go to practice in their swimsuits so there is no delay |
| pitch and therefore scoring is easier, even for | | | | getting into the cold water. Soccer at the beach is a |
| athletes who want to give it a go for the first time. | | | | great way for kids and adults to play and build up |
| A great advantage of beach soccer is the fact that | | | | their stamina, strength and endurance. It is after all, |
| the athlete doesn't have to have any unique | | | | much easier to play on a grass field right? |
| equipment to join in. An adequate size soccer ball and | | | | |