Mia Hamm's seventeen-year-long career as a player for the United States women’s soccer team saw her become one of America's most successful female players. She participated in 276 matches, scored 158 international goals and was twice named FIFA's "World Player of the Year". She also played professionally in 2001-2003 for Washington Freedom, Women's United Soccer Association. Mia was also named to the Soccer USA All-Time Best XI for December 2013. She was inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. National Soccer Hall of Fame's Women's Hall of Fame.
Mia Hamm, a Selma, Alabama native was born March 17, 1972. She attended Notre Dame Catholic High School, and then went on to play soccer at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She is the daughter to an Air Force pilot. She has five brothers and sisters. In 2001, she was named the most beautiful female athlete. She was also awarded the Heisman Humanitarian Award 2009.
Mia Hamm of the United States is the only American woman who has won two gold Olympic medals. She was instrumental in bringing the United States their first Olympic gold medal in 1996. She has also played in two FIFA World Cups, leading the U.S. women's national soccer team to its first two World Cup championships.
Mia Hamm (the youngest player on the team) was the winner of their first World Cup Championships. In 1998, she scored five goals, including the game-winning goal. She held the international goal records until Abby Wambach broke them in 2013. ESPN named her 2013 the world's top female soccer player.
FAQ
Which position can I play in a soccer squad?
The coach must select you to be a part of a soccer team. There are several positions within a soccer club. These include goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders. Each player is given a different role.
What size soccer ball should I buy?
You can measure yourself to determine the size of your soccer ball. To do this, stand straight with your arms relaxed at your sides. Use a tape measure to measure around your chest, just below your armpits. This measurement represents the circumference of your torso. Divide this number by 2 and multiply by 5. For example, if your chest measures 40 inches, divide 40 by 2 and multiply by five, which equals 20. This is how big a circle with a diameter equal to 20 inches will be. This formula can be used to calculate the size of your soccer ball.
Is it possible to play soccer with no special equipment?
Yes, you can play soccer without any special soccer equipment. You just need a ball, field, and your teammates. You can form a team with friends if you have enough people who are willing to help you.
What happens after a goal is scored in soccer?
Once a goal is scored the opposing player gets a chance for a free kick. Free kicks are used when the defending team commits fouls during play. A free kick can be taken after the goal is scored.
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- At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard, renowned for being difficult to dispossess, set a World Cup record for successful dribbles completed in any World Cup game since 1966, with a 100% success rate in ten dribbles against Brazil.[10] (en.wikipedia.org)
- the estimated cumulative television audience for the 2006 World Cup in Germany was 26.2 billion, an average of 409 million viewers per match." (en.wikipedia.org)
- The Laws of the Game do not specify any player positions other than goalkeeper, [74] These positions are further subdivided according to the area of the field in which the player spends the most time. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Even with the new issuance, control of the club will be retained by the Glazer family as they will retain 67% of B shares which have voting power, so little will likely change in the general approach taken to the finances of the club. (sites.duke.edu)
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How To
How to properly kick the soccer ball
To properly kick a football (or soccer) ball, one must have good form, timing, and technique. These are the steps to properly kick a football:
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Place your feet shoulder width apart, with your knees slightly bent and your toes pointed in the forward direction.
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Place your left foot at your knees and your left heel against the back of your right thigh. Your weight should fall on your back leg.
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Straighten your front leg out in front of you. Keep your hips aligned and your upper body relaxed.
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Move your kicking leg upwards and around until you reach the top of your ball.
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You should be pushing your kicking foot hard with all of your strength at the peak of your swing.
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Once the ball is released from your foot, you can immediately push off with your remaining leg and move toward the target.
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When you reach the end of your forward motion, pull back on your kicking leg and allow it to come back to the starting position.
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Repeat the process on the opposite side.
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You can repeat this exercise every day until you are familiar with the mechanics.
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Always practice using both feet together. Never kick one-legged!
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Keep your breathing in check at all times.
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Your opponent is not the ball. Focus on what you're doing.
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Relax your mind and let go of all distractions.
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Keep your positive attitude. Be positive about yourself and others.
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Have fun