BENEFITS OF PLAYING FOOTBALL
Football is the most popular sport in the world both in term of participation and viewership. There are many reasons why people love playing football including:
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it's fun and easy to pick up (you literally just need a ball);
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it's safer to play compared to other contact sports;
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it keeps you fit and active;
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it reinforces and builds lasting friendships;
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it teaches to collaborate and communicate effectively with
other teammates;
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it teaches many important life skills and abilities such as:
conflict resolution, leadership, perseverance, decision
making, strategic thinking, hard work and more...
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if taught correctly, it teaches the value of sportsmanship, respect and fair play;
Between the ages of 6 and 13 soccer is the most popular sport in Australia.
