Receiving The Soccer Ball? Not Many, If Any!
What do Christiano, Messi, Kaka and company all have in common?
They have the ability to receive the ball with the greatest of ease and like a great chess player, the ability to think five steps ahead of the game leaving everyone behind in their dust.
Many players will concentrate on passing and shooting [...]
Soccer Tips: The Will To Win Means Nothing If You Haven’t The Will To Prepare
When we speak of speed, we are referring to the time required to execute a technique or a skill. But don’t be fooled, speed alone is no guarantee of success in soccer. If speed guaranteed you success, I would recruit all the Olympic sprinters. Unfortunately this is not the case.
In modern soccer, speed is of [...]
Soccer Tactics: Winning Against Superior Opposition
Time for devils advocate. No matter how friendly a soccer game may be, the undeniable purpose remains winning. It’s human nature that man is born with a competitive spirit. We compete in school, at work, during soccer and even when we do our gardening. Stop laughing, gardening is very competitive. You spend hours doing the gardening [...]
Soccer Tips: Running With The Ball
Once upon a time this skill was one of the most important components of soccer. However, in today’s modern game with its intricate patterns and elaborate coaching schemes, there are few opportunities for long sprints with the ball without being chopped in half. Still, in certain circumstances, fast runs with the ball can give a [...]
Kids Soccer Training Techniques- If All Else Fails, Try The Opposite
Kids involved in Soccer from a very young age will inevitably practice and play to their strengths. I can hear you already argue that
“this is a good thing”
Soccer players these days have different skills and physical attributes. Some have lightning speed and can be seen burning up and down the flanks, others showcase their strength [...]