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What is offside?
When is offside not in effect?
Why won’t referees call all the tripping and pushing?
Youth Soccer Administration FAQ
What Are The National Youth Soccer Associations?
Youth Soccer Coaching FAQ
Do I need a license to coach?
How much time does it take to coach a soccer team?
What type of equipment do I need to coach?
Youth Soccer Equipment FAQ
Should I Get My 4-5 Year Old Cleats?
What equipment is required for my child to play soccer?
What Is The Corner Flag For?
What Size Ball Should My Child Be Using?
Youth Soccer Glossary
What are ‘Kicks From The Mark’?
What does ‘Switch Field’ mean?
What is ‘Stoppage Time?’
What is ‘The Keeper’?
What is ‘The Pitch’
What is a ‘Give and Go’?
What is a ‘Tackle’?
What is a pinny or pinnie?
What is the Goal Area/Goal Box?
What is the Penalty Area/Penalty Box?
What Is The Touchline?
Youth Soccer Parents FAQ
Do matches get postponed due to rain?
How are coaches vetted before they are allowed to coach kids?
How often will soccer teams practice?
Should I shout instructions to my child during a match?
What are halfbacks, sweepers, and other soccer positions?
What do the age groups starting with ‘U’ mean like U8 or U10?
What is ‘shin guard rash’?
What is ‘Small Sided Soccer’?
What is ‘Swarm Ball’?
Why do kids play ‘small-sided’ soccer?
Why do referees require players to tuck their jerseys in?
Youth Soccer Tournaments FAQ
How are most tournaments structured?
What are ‘Guest Players’?
What Should We Bring To Our First Soccer Tournament?
Youth Soccer Reference Guide
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