I've being playing football/soccer all my life, I'm now 17 years old and I'm 6 ft '3 inch tall. My mom says that I should stop playing because I'm "too tall".
Is she right?? Am I gonn a get more injuries because I'm tall??
Thnx for the help
2006-08-06 13:48:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
no you shouldnt stop playing. you have a better chance to play better when you are taller because you can head goals in easier because you are taller also you can get to the ball faster because of your long stride. You can also win the ball more because of your long legs. Patrick Vieira is 6'4'' and hes one of the best players in the world. he plays for arsenal and for france. Nwankwo Kanu is 6'7'' he's from Nigeria and he was one of the best players. Peter Crouch plays for Liverpool and England and he is really good. Good Luck with your soccer. I hope what I told you gives you some knowledge about taller soccer players.
2006-08-06 14:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by Manu 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To be honest your mom is sort of right, you might get more injuries and you won't be as fast as you need to be. But hey, one of England's best footballers is a guy called Peter Crouch who is 6ft 7. So keep playing, but expect to get more injuries.
2006-08-06 13:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
play soccer dre im 6"?? high and still playing it since birth. i got a little injuries but if they bump aginst they got more serious injuries. im the fastest runner in out team even though im tall, also there is an advantage of being tall specially in girls if you what i mean.. lol
2006-08-06 14:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at crouch....hes a giant (about 6'5 i believe)!!
granted hes not very good, but he plays for a national team. height might give you a slight disadvantage but it can also give you an advantage...maybe you can run faster with those long legs of yours!!
anyway, the fact that people are telling you to quit should push you to improve and prove them wrong...i say stick with it since youve been doing it all your life.
and yeah, maybe you could also consider becoming a goal keeper.
2006-08-06 15:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lola P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No havent you seen the world cup those guys are like 6 foot and above.Dont stop keep playing dont let anything hold u back.
2006-08-06 13:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peter Crouch is 6ft '7 inches. Don't quit, use your long limbs for football/soccer! You could use your long legs for running super fast(midfield) and jumping super-high to score goals(forward) or block them away(defense)! There's many options. Quitting isn't one of them. =)
2006-08-06 15:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah R :] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I have a chance of becoming professional :D midfield. I love football
2016-03-27 01:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jan kholler of the czech republic is 6 6...tell your mother to stop getting in the way of doing what you enjoy doing..
2006-08-06 13:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u think u are good enough then give it a try but u have to build up your body a lot or you will be injury prone.
2006-08-06 22:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by vepc2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play goalie or striker
be like peter crouch minus ugly teeth
2006-08-06 13:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by AC Milan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋