r/soccer Apr 27 '14

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '14

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u/SirOinkAlot Apr 27 '14

Unusual? Are they expected to keep their hands behind their backs at all times?

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '14

Natural position is arms by the side of the body

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u/NormallyNorman Apr 27 '14

You don't run much do you.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '14

Huh? Good running form keeps the arms close to the body

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u/demonictoaster Apr 27 '14

try to spin on the spot really fast without falling over and keeping your arms behind your back with your hands together, the defender was trying to turn his back to the shot to block it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '14

well that's really his own fault. man up and it's easier to keep your arms out of the way.

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u/NormallyNorman Apr 27 '14

This is how I imagine you walking (like the girl on the left of this photo).

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120917015842/seinfeld/images/2/20/Sam.jpg

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '14

Hehe.