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Dynamic Warm Up Soccer is a sport that requires the body to do some pretty amazing things. Players must be able to sprint at full speed, dodge defenders, see teammates out of the corner of their eyes, and control the ball at the same time. This is incredibly difficult! To perform such a feat, a player's entire body must be properly warmed up. By understanding the best techniques for warming up, a player will be less susceptible to injury and thus will spend less time in the training room, and more time on the field where they can concentrate on playing. Body Control Soccer players often find themselves in a crowd of other players, and within this crowd it can get rough. But, despite all of the bodies banging into them, the player is still expected to be in the correct position to control the ball. A good soccer player must always win the battle of balance and body control. A sudden loss of control can lead to a blown play, a sudden shift in momentum or even injury. While some players must fight and concentrate to maintain this control; others never think about it, yet move around the field in a smooth, fluid motion. Players that naturally play with total body control are able to focus more of their mental energy on simply making plays and winning the game! Reaction Recognition of play positions is what enables a player to make nearly every conceivable play in a game. As soon as a player SEES a teammate separate from the defender, he passes him the ball. As soon as a player FEELS the defender bump him on his right side, he immediately takes the ball to his left. As soon as a defender HEARS a teammate yell "go", she turns and sprints down the field for a break away. This is basic information, but soccer players must learn to recognize and react to it.
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