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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Soccer played correctly is a "contact sport" but almost every game I go to moms and dads are screaming "that's pushing"... so most people don't really understand soccer.[/quote]

I've never heard parents act like that, but I remember another kid getting so pissed when my son correctly defended in a futsal game with a minor and acceptable amount of pushing.  It was sort of funny - the ref just told him to calm down.[/quote]

FYI- only because we played teams lacking in rules:  Setting picks and pushing/inhibiting opposing player when they do not have the ball is illegal in Futsal.

Yes —it is a contact sport.  Very much so when you watch any FIFA match.  Leaning in, shoulder, etc,, dribbling with arms out to make space all appropriate.  Proper slide tackle, NOT improper from behind going at ankles only.

I played competitive soccer and as a woman it was a great way to get aggression out and was often dirty and physical.  I used to be taken down by my braid, kicked after the fact, etc.  Girls can be just as dirty.

My sons have had jerseys torn from opposing players pulling on them.[/quote]

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