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Email Send to Phone Print Article Add to Favorites Flag Article Difficulty: ModerateInstructionsThings You'll Need: Soccer Apparel Soccer Cleats Soccer Shin Guards Soccer Uniforms Soccer Videos soccer balls Step 1Cheer, don't coach. Avoid yelling specific instructions and issuing commands. This can be extremely confusing for a child and possibly contrary to the coach's instructions. Step 2Avoid running up and down the sidelines shouting. If you want to follow the action, make sure that you don't distract the players or block the view of other spectators. Step 3Keep some comments to yourself. Do not speak out to the referee or linesmen. Unless they are complimentary, do not direct comments to members of the opposition. Step 4Stay away from the goals. In many youth leagues, standing behind the goal is prohibited. Step 5Stand, or sit, at least 3 to 5 yards back from the sidelines (touchlines). Again, this is a rule in many youth leagues. 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