#Level up

Keep it up CHALLENGE!

What is Juggling? Juggling is the act of keeping the ball off the ground. For soccer players, this means using any part of your body (laces, thigh, chest and head) to maintain control of the ball in the air without using your HANDS!! If you haven’t juggled before, try the following: Hold the ball out in front of yourself. Now, drop the ball onto either your laces or thigh, and knock it back into your hands. Once you get a feel for this, try to do it two or three times in a row without using your hands!

Why Juggle? Because juggling can significantly improve your game in many different ways! Your touch on the ball is vital to the game of soccer. If you can juggle the ball consistently, you are more likely to be consistent when receiving and distributing the ball in games. It’s a great way for you to learn how the ball reacts to different touches and surfaces. Juggling can also improve your confidence on the ball – not to mention, it is fun!!!

When to Juggle? The best part about juggling is that you can do it almost anywhere and all it takes is YOU and YOUR BALL!! The most effective way to achieve your juggling goals is to PRACTICE ON YOUR OWN! Beating your score and challenging yourself are important keys to improving your game. Juggling a soccer ball with feet, thighs or head is an excellent activity for both beginners and advanced players alike. It’s a great warm-up activity and you will notice that after only a few minutes, your heart rate rises and muscles become warm and loose.

JUGGLING CLUB PROCEDURES

Most importantly, NO BOUNCES AND NO HANDS! The honor system will be followed. Let your coach know when you reach 100 or more juggles in a row by turning in a video to Yianni Titsis tyianni@varush.com or Rachel Walters rwalters@varush.com. Then your name will be published on the “Keep It Up” page of the VA Rush website and you will receive your bag tag according to the level you achieved.

JUGGLING RECOGNITION

50 "50 Keep It Up" Ribbon and name on website

100-249 “100 Keep It Up” Juggling Bag Tag, Name on Website

250-499 “250 Keep It Up” Juggling Bag Tag, Name on Website

500-999 “500 Keep It Up” Juggling Bag Tag, Name in the “Hall of Fame” on Website

1000+ “1000 Keep It Up” Juggling Bag Tag, Name in the Rush website and on the Virginia Rush Website

JUGGLING CLUB LEVELS