Description : Have you been watching the soccer World Cup? Here's a question I've been wondering about for a long time (please see details inside).
Last Answer : I think it depends on three things: 1) the angle of the kick 2) distance from where the kick is taking place to the goal 3) the kicker's reputation for making free kicks and a fourth possibility ... have enough players to try and control any rebound or follow-up plays that came from a missed kick.
Description : Should soccer games not have live spectators?
Last Answer : Without fans paying for tickets the football club would not exist. That’s a singularly stupid plan to “improve” the game.
Description : What is the role of the soccer captain?
Last Answer : A captain’s role is not that different from the other’s role. I hope this will help!
Description : Who is the best soccer player in the history?
Last Answer : Surely it’s Jimmy Johntsone.
Description : Japan over the US in women soccer, was it destiny for Japan or the chickens coming home to roost for the US?
Last Answer : It was a soccer match. Sometimes the other guys (or, well, girls) win.
Description : Soccer question: Why did Germany beat England 4:1?
Last Answer : I suppose that disallowed goal was revenge for 1966. But even with that goal, they would have lost, because their team was bad, especially the defence. The last 2 goals happened because their defence was virtually non existant during the counter attacks.
Description : World Cup Soccer?
Last Answer : Listened to a bit of the soccer today. What was that horrible, annoying buzz in the background? It was like a billion million bees swarming.
Description : What is the rationale behind the clock in soccer counting up?
Last Answer : (Wondered that myself once I figure out that that’s what it was doing.)
Description : What do you think about the world cup soccer in South Africa?
Last Answer : I don't really have an opinion one way or the other about it being in South Africa. Any country it would be in I would be happy that the world has come together for an athletic event. I like these moments ... , and that the world is small. I had not heard of any corruption, I hope it isn't true.
Description : Why has Soccer become such an euphoria for people worldwide?
Last Answer : I really cannot relate I don't know anyone who watches soccer. Most people I know like American football or baseball. Could be because we grew up playing them. Until last year I played semi pro football. So ... on soccer teams. So I think it will become alot bigger in the U.S. as they become adults.
Description : What is your position about the recent soccer match between France and Ireland and the outcome?
Last Answer : I don’t really care for football and I don’t know the details of the football match, but if that play had any direct effect on the outcome then I think there should be a rematch.
Description : Getting pretty bad aches/pains all around legs after starting to play in soccer games... Has this happened to you?
Last Answer : I'm a doctor and a soccer player ;-) Most likely, your muscles are adapting to the novelty of playing soccer after being primarily a runner. Arthritis at your age is very unlikely. There could be ... Don't fret, it will get better with time, but a doctor's visit should exclude anything serious.
Description : Is "Football" the real name of Soccer?
Last Answer : futbol is the original way
Description : Hey I am 13 and I play travel soccer. I am going to a tournament next week and a scout from a team I really want to make is coming, I am so nervous that I feel sick. Does anyone know how to calm my nerves?
Last Answer : Don't try to play for the scouts. Play the same game you always play. If you worry about the scout too much, you'll tie yourself up in knots with anxiety and you'll play differently. Practice hard ... Keep your focus on the game and you'll do great.You can worry about what the scout thinks after.
Description : Adult league soccer in Los Angeles?
Last Answer : Sunday go to a park in a Salvadorian or Honduras neighborhood, and I'm sure there will be several leagues. If not call or go to a restaurant from one of those countries and you could probably get some ... get better results if you call it "futbol" when you are talking to them about it. Goog luck
Description : Soccer Moves?
Last Answer : I don’t know your style, but I’m always partial to the Ronaldinho moves. You could always go for a rainbow, or the most famous move of all, the bicycle kick (fast-forward to minute 2). Good luck with that.
Description : Why is soccer not as big in the U.S. as it is in other countries?
Last Answer : probaly because we are less cultured than the rest of the world.
Description : Why did soccer never catch on in America likvin Europe ?
Last Answer : answer:because it sucks? No idea. But probably not a big draw for television because soccer doesn’t have natural breaks allowing for commercial interruption. OTOH, with Tivo and DVRs increasing in popularity, that’s becoming much less of a reason.
Description : Is musical chairs a fair game?
Last Answer : Can you specify where you think the unfairness lies?
Description : Can a player in any sport be sued by a fan, or punished, for scoring on their own net, or throwing the game ?
Last Answer : No. Never. We are living in the age of cancel culture and it’s already terrifying enough. And it’s not the player’s fault that someone loses money. You put the bet, you know the risk. No one forces you to. Anything else is just needless violence.
Description : What would you do if you attended a sports game, and the "Kiss Cam" chooses you and the person you came with? PS, you came there with your sister.
Last Answer : Will you be my sister? We could totally lezz out, and then we could get our own disgusting reality tv show. Or maybe run for parliment.
Description : Has a NHL hockey game ever run out of pucks?
Last Answer : Same question for baseball – do they ever run out of baseballs during a game? Quick No.
Description : What are the 1,2,3,4,5 positions in basketball, and what do they mean when they say that a player was +20 in a game?
Last Answer : There are two forwards, two guards and a center. The guards play near the basket side of the court, and the forwards play out near the center line. The fifth player is the center (self-explanatory). This link gives a good rundown of the game, its history, and the basic rules.
Description : Is Golf the only game that you win with the lowest score?
Last Answer : Any sort of race is won by the smallest number, too.
Description : In your opinion do you think it's better if an Athlete retires at the top of their game , or after they know they have lost their edge and washed up?
Last Answer : Honestly, it's the athlete's personal choice. If playing the game still gives them pleasure and keeps them fit, why quit just because they've passed their peak? When I was younger I hated to ... that I've passed the middle mark, I applaud people doing whatever suits them - career wise, especially.
Description : Was a ruler used to crack the knuckles of those involved in the serious referee tackling at a high school football game?
Last Answer : Well, the students can kiss their chances of a sports scholarship goodbye after being suspended from extracurriculars for the whole school year. Especially the senior.
Description : Which would you prefer; to be an active player on the losing team in the game or a reservist with no playing time on the winning side?
Last Answer : An active player on the losing team.
Description : Does Tibowing actually cause God to intervene in football game outcomes?
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Description : Where can I read a play by play review of the college football game between Alabama and Mississipi on the internet?
Last Answer : Why?
Description : If you really had to pick one to watch, would you go for a Wizards vs the Lakers game or the opera Götterdämmerung?
Last Answer : I think I’d prefer the opera. It ain’t all that bad! I hope it sounds epic, and then makes me want to take over the world.
Description : Which two different sports can you combine creating a new game?
Last Answer : volleyball and swimming waterbally
Description : Do kids today still play game like Slap, Punch, or Drop?
Last Answer : hmm, I don’t think so. Too many kids would end up in juvi, hospital or the police station. They’d get done for assault… : D
Description : In gambling, if a game goes into overtime, is the spread nullified (and thus all bets off/lost)?
Last Answer : answer:It all depends on what type of gambling you’re talking about, what’s the game? In poker, for example, you just raise the bet at set intervals which eventually will send a player all in almost every hand and produces a winner—eventually.
Description : Where can I stream the US world cup game online for free?
Last Answer : Try Justin.tv
Description : Why do baseball players throw their helmet toward home plate after a game-winning home run?
Last Answer : testosterone…....just like spikin that dang football
Description : When was the very first NHL Winter Classic game?
Last Answer : Two years ago today. Link. Looks like I wasn’t the only one watching the Bruins and Flyers today.
Description : Which quarterback holds the record for most passing yards in a game without a touchdown?
Last Answer : It’s probably Charlie Frye of the Oakland Raiders who threw for 333 yards without a touchdown to his credit.
Description : What's your proudest moment in a game?
Last Answer : When I avoided getting hit with your rocket in Final Doom because I accidentally walked into the exit of the level. The rocket froze because the level was over, and anouther split second I would have been dead.
Description : Why did the Bears game just get switched off in California and changed to the Packers game mid play?
Last Answer : Probably because it was a blow out. Arizona is schooling the Bears. The Cardinals may as well be playing the Cal Bears.
Description : What olympic game do you most look forward to every four years?
Last Answer : Winter hockey by far
Description : Are YOU watching the all star game this weekend?
Last Answer : excuse my ignorance but what is an all star game.
Description : What's the best sports game? Don't really have a lot of money to spend. Recession is hurting me. I've searched the Internet and the games are pretty stupid.
Last Answer : I want to answer this but I was wondering if you could clarify or elaborate on your question. What do you mean by ‘the games are pretty stupid’? Which games in particular so we’ll have some kind of idea what your dislikes are and then we can then speculate on what we might recommend for you.
Description : Bowl Game Predictions?
Last Answer : Oklahoma over Florida OSU! all the way! And I’d like to say Penn but I think USC will win it…
Description : What's up with MLB game starting times?
Last Answer : My guess is to accomodate the TV networks.
Description : Which video game is better MLB '09 The Show or MLB 2K9?
Last Answer : Apparently Fluther doesn’t have many gamers. Sorry!
Description : Does anyone happens to know what is the name of the song that was playing on the all-stars NBA game when the players were being presented?
Last Answer : Was that when they had the 2 female DJs spinning some old-school tracks? I knew the songs when I heard them, but I can't recall what they were 2 weeks later (I'm old what can I say?) ... other description (like how many minutes into the video the track starts). Somehow we'll figure it out for you.
Description : Is golf a sport or a game?
Last Answer : It’s subjective. I’d say, like darts, it’s a game, but many golfers and golf fans would disagree with me.
Description : Boxing; a barbaric game of thuggery or the bomb diggity for some good entertainment?
Last Answer : I think thuggery, although I wouldn't say that as immediately about some of the mixed martial arts type competitions. Maybe it's the audience that makes it so creepy to me.
Description : Was game 6 of the 2002 NBA finals rigged?
Last Answer : Absolutely! It was obvious at the time when I watched it. The Kings were robbed and likely would have gone on to win the finals.
Description : What is your favorite Game or sport?
Last Answer : Fencing, and monopoly.