"Rules" for team players

Here are some of my thoughts on game-play.

Some of these are obvious but should be understood by everyone for better team-play.

I think everyone will agree with these. If you don't please post it for discussion.


1. Never do a short pass near our goal.

2. If kicking in from the sidelines, kick the ball into the opponants side of the field.
Don't worry about them getting the ball.

3. On defense, don't chase the ball if there are two or three defenders
already harrassing the attacker.
Position yourself in the attackers likely path.
If the attacker gets past the forward defenders be ready to meet him.

4. The best defense against a long high kick is to be directly in front of the
kicker or better yet, not to give him any time to line up a shot.
Meet the attackers at midfield.

5. There should be at least 2 defenders (including goalie)
between the ball and the goal at all times

6. Guard against passes.
Be aware of opponants who are open to receive passes.

7. Defenders who intercept the ball should immediatly kick it towards
the opponants goal. Keep the ball in their side of the field.

8. On offense and defense, someone should stand back from the ball
about 5 meters or so to recover loose balls or to re-intercept lost balls.

9. Until we get better communication from the referrees,
the ball shoud be considerred 'in play' if an opponant has the ball in our side of the field.

10. When we are under attack at least one of our offensive players should stay back
in the opponants side to receive passes.