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Western Carolinian Volume 64 (65) Number 02

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  • 14 SPORTS August 25,1999 Your Handy Dandy Guide to Women's Soccer photo by T.K. Roberts Hollie Williams will be providing a soccer education for fans with her play on the field. by Daniel Hooker Sports Editor The United States Women's World Cup soccer team wins the championship, putting US soccer on the map. Debbie Hensley, Brad Northington, and 23 female athletes have their inaugural season of soccer in the Cullowhee Valley. Coincidence...you decide. Regardless of the answer, three things are certain. One, the US Women are reigning world champions. Two, WCU soccer will begin this Friday. And three, over half of the student body here at WCU doesn't know their corner kicks from their throw-ins. With that in mind, the Western Carolinian, in an attempt to help better educate Catamount fans, has compiled this "Soccer in Brief page for your reference. If you've made a trip down to the new soccer field (located between the track and the golf range) you may have noticed brown patches of grass. Do not worry. It is not uncommon for new fields to be rough around the edges-Furman's field was sand for a almost a year. Despite the condition of the field, Senior Associate Athletic Director Fred Cantler says the home opener Friday night against Furman is a go. Cantler said the only thing that would cause a cancellation of the game would be heavy rainfall between now and Friday. So, bring your lawn chairs, your handy dandy reference guide and get ready for some football—the world's version. Sophomores Kristina Hritz (L) and Katie Maker (R). photo by T.K. Roberts Penalties Handling- illegal handling the ball, such as carrying, striking, or propelling the ball with arms or hands. The goal keeper is the only player allowed to do this, as long as they are within the penalty area - Results in a direct free kick. Holding/Pushing - holding onto or pushing another player down - Results in a direct free kick. Violent or Dangerous Charging - running into another player dangerously or violently - contact with the near shoulder when both players are in an upright position in a close proximity to the ball, with one foot on the ground is considered a fair nudge - Results in a direct free kick. Obstruction - obstructing an opponent when not playing the ball - Results in an indirect free kick. Dangerous Play - engaging in play that is dangerous and likely to cause injury to oneself or others. Examples are, raising foot to dangerous level, scissors or bicycle kicking, or, other than a goalkeeper, attempting to cover the ball while sitting, kneeling, or lying on the ground - Results in an indirect free kick. Soccer Definitions Kickoff- starts the game and starts play following a score - the ball has to be kicked forward by one team. Members of the opposing team must be at least 10 yards from the opening kick. Free Kick - taken to resume play after the play has been stopped by the referee for an offense such as holding/pushing, charging, handling, or dangerous play. Opponents cannot be within 10 feet of the team taking the free kick, and the ball may be kicked in any direction. Direct Free Kick - free kick where a goal can be scored directly off of the kick. Indirect Free Kick - free kick where a goal cannot be scored unless the ball is otherwise touched following the original kick. Penalty Kick - awarded whenever a rules infraction occurs inside the penalty area - the kick can be taken by any player of the awarded team on the field at the time - at the time of the kick, all other players other than the shooter and the opposing goal keeper must be at least 10 yards from and behind the penalty line - the goal keeper can move laterally inside the goal posts, but can't move forward until after the ball has been kicked. Goal Kick - taken by a member of the defending team when the ball passes completely over the goal line after being touched by a member of the attacking team - the ball is placed on the ground within the goal area and kicked out, having to pass the penalty area. Corner Kick - taken by a member of the attacking team when the ball passes completely over the goal line after being touched by a member of the defending team - taken by placing the ball in the quarter circle at the nearest corner flagpost. Throw-in - taken to put the ball back into play after it has passed completely over a touch line, either on the ground or in the air - the ball must be thrown over the player's head, keeping both feet on the ground behind the touch lines - a goal may not be scored directly from a throw-in. Shot-on-Goal - an attempt that's directed toward the goal, and taken with the intent of scoring. Rules and rule explanations taken from the National Collegiate Athletic Association's 1999 Soccer; Men's and Women's Rules. Positions Fullbacks (Marking Backs)— spread out the attacking offense, create balance for cover, and start the attack out of the defensive end - right and left fullbacks. Sweeper - has to be aware of numerous things, such as where the ball, opponents, teammates, and goalie are at all times. Stopper — defend against opponent's center forward, deny the ball to opposing forwards and help support the midfielders. Goal Keeper - responsible for defending the team's goal - the only player on the field that is capable of touching the ball with their hands. Mid-Fielders: must be creative and have the ability to read passing lanes - they need vision and pace the game - need to be able to attack, as well as defend. Forwards - shooting, scoring, heading, dribbling - all offensive traits - are responsible for the game in the offensive zone. A G00f> N1TES SUSP AHEAP OF THE REST!! 847 No. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 Gerry Wood (828) 454-0222
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