How To Play Mexican Street Soccer

If you want to learn how to play Mexican street soccer then you will need to strap on a pair of cojones. Mexican street soccer is no joke. Like any other style of fútbol they play, Mexican street soccer is just as serious. Mexican street soccer is fast paced and can be brutal. Mexican street soccer takes the game to new heights. As it suggests, Mexican street soccer is played on asphalt. A Mexican street soccer ball can be any style but for regulation style, games the ball is slightly heavy based on the thicker canvas used to cover the soccer ball. This article will talk to the basic game rules and field of play.

What you will need to play:

• Skill
• Guts
• Soccer ball
• Street

1. Street is required to play this game but not one hundred percent necessary. You can also play on an outdoor basketball court or any place with open asphalt or concrete. The common width of the field is that of a standard residential street Curbs are the out of bounds markers. The length varies and is up to the players. Longer for more players is best, however.
2. Basic rules are simple. There are no use of hands except for the goalie. There are no throw ins, these are done with the feet at the out of play point. Neither side will be given corner kicks. If a ball is out past the back of the field, they are licked into play.
3. Scores are tallied the same way. Free kicks and penalty kicks are warranted based on fouls and other infractions. Key here is to avoid contact as much as possible. Tackling is permitted but in most cases will be considered a foul.
4. Even though this is a rough game, the intent is not to hurt folk. The danger comes by speed of play and the girth of the ball. The game is very quick and movement is fluid. Keep your head up and your eyes moving. All other rules follow the guidelines of FIFA.