Have you ever watched soccer on the TV or at a stadium and been astonished at how powerful and quick the ball can go from the player’s boot to the chosen area? It almost seems like it’s even faster on TV and you may be wondering how fast is that ball travelling? How powerful is …
Juggling a soccer ball is one of the most fun and impressive tricks you can do for fun. Sure, it won’t win you any competitive matches, but it’s something neat that you can pull off in training to show off your ball control skills and impress your teammates. The trick is to keep the ball …
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Learn the Moves that Leave Defenders Shaking in Their Cleats (Written by a Center Back)My old soccer coach managed our team around the ethos that if you don’t concede goals, you can’t lose. He focused on creating a strong defensive line before working on offensive tactics.It wasn’t long before we had the best defense in …
In close and competitive matches where the smallest of margins decide the final result, corner kicks can often prove decisive. However, all too often, teams fail to capitalize on their goal-scoring opportunities from corner kicks. To improve their effectiveness from these set-piece plays, teams need to work on a number of areas, including positioning, organization and …
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Traditional soccer is played with teams of 11. However, in youth soccer, it is very common to play soccer in smaller teams, to test out different techniques and strategies, and get used to formations before making them bigger and suited to a full team. 7v7 is when both teams have 7 players each, and it’s …
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as effortlessly weaving through opposition players before sending the ball past the goalkeeper to score a brilliant solo goal. Think of Diego Maradona’s iconic 1986 World Cup goal against England, or Lionel Messi’s brilliant run from his own half to score against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final back …
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Becoming the best possible soccer player requires a lot of different skills, as well as a lot of dedication and constant practice to perfect and improve your capabilities. And here is the thing, different soccer players will excel at different things, all while trying to be as well-rounded as possible to be the full package. It’s …
If you want to win the game, you’ll need to have a solid team in the midfield. If you speak to anyone that knows anything about soccer, they’ll tell you the same thing. Think about it. Your kidneys are important for your body to function, but without the lungs, heart and the brain, your body wouldn’t …
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The sweeper is a very important asset to any team in soccer. These players are positioned behind the center backs on the team, and they are the last players before you get to the goalkeeper. As such, it’s an important defensive role.Having a good sweeper is essential for any soccer team. These players have to …
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Kicking a soccer ball perfectly is a rather complex skill. When you are faced with a ball that is hurtling towards you at a relatively fast pace, responding with the correct technique can seem like a challenge, especially for those who lack any previous experience of playing soccer.Some individuals may learn to kick a ball …
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