Tips for playing soccer in the rain.

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A fan of the Russian Premier League, the English Premier League, and the Spanish La Liga, Alexander Sabadash has started a series of blogs in which he discusses the many aspects of the game he loves and the three leagues he religiously follows.


For today’s blog, he looks at one of the most fun experiences people can ever have in their lives – playing a game of soccer in the pouring rain – and shares some tips for playing on a wet field.

Maintain balance.

As mentioned earlier, rain leads to a very wet field. There will be mud and puddles of water. Mushy ground is very different from a dry pitch. As such, Alexander Sabadash reminds everyone to maintain their balance because it’s very easy to slip every which way.

Kick

A wet field also means the ball doesn’t bounce as far as in a dry field. There are times when it doesn’t bounce at all. Also, it doesn’t roll as far from players’ usual kicks. However, Alexander Sabadash says the way to get around this is quite simple – just kick harder.

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Know when to pack it up.

Okay, while playing in the rain can be quite fun, players need to know when to pack it up or not play at all. If it’s a thunderstorm and there’s lightning, players shouldn’t play at all. If there are gusts of wind strong enough to throw tree branches or any other debris around, players should pack it up. Safety above all, Alexander Sabadash adds.