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Using Crosses to Score More Soccer Goals

staff — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:22:56 +0000

In soccer, there are many different ways to execute ball movement both offensively and defensively. Perhaps the most effective pass is the cross pass. Whether on offense of defense, a cross pass can be used to reverse the ball to the other side of the field. This is done in the case that an opposition has over-loaded one side of the field and it can effectively allow a team to create space in order to more efficiently execute strategies.

Improve Soccer-Playing Tactics – Perform Practice Drills!

staff — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:58:51 +0000

Playing soccer involves the mind and the body of the players. As a team sport where the members of the team are supposed to work together and support each other, the game of soccer requires a lot of coordination between team members. In order to master the art of working together and implementing certain game tactics, a team needs to perform practice drills. Practice drills will enable the players in a team to think cohesively and act as one.

Your Head’s Role in Soccer

staff — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:44:08 +0000

Soccer is famous for its no-hands rule. Similarly, it is well known as the sport that only uses feet, sometimes knees, to propel a ball into any given direction, only to culminate with a well-placed kick toward a goal. Yet one aspect of soccer is often discussed with awe: heading the ball. Using one’s head to propel the ball into the goal, away from another player, or even toward a teammate is an aspect of the game that – when executed proficiently – is a sight to behold.

Four Shooting Drills to Improve a Soccer Player’s Performance

staff — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:44:05 +0000

Shooting drills are a major part of any soccer practice. The proper drills can enhance every player’s performance. If the practice is truly effective, then your players will learn skills naturally. There are four shooting drills that will improve a soccer player’s performance.

The Points are Not Always the Goal in Soccer

staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:44:01 +0000

Famous soccer player Kevin Keegan, also affectionately known as “Mighty Mouse,” once claimed that soccer was a painfully simple game that simply required that one team “score more goals than the opposition.” While this may be true to some extend, the points are not always the goal in soccer. As a matter of fact, while winning might be important to many, it is not the beginning and the end of the sport. For this reason it is not surprising that soccer enjoys so much enthusiastic follower ship from fans of any age.

Fancy Footwork Is Essential on the Soccer Field

staff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:36:46 +0000

If you are going to play soccer, you have to learn how to move your feet. The game involves running, negotiating around other players, and being able to shoot on the move. If you think it look easy, try it and see. It may be a lot harder than you think.

Helpful Nutritional Hints to Keep Soccer Players at their Peak

staff — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:36:44 +0000

If you have ever played soccer, you know that it is a pretty intense sport. In order to play your best, you not only have to practice your game, but you have to feed your body. The intense workout soccer entails means that you should be careful to ensure that your body is getting everything you need.

Play Smart –– Practice your Defensive Soccer Moves

staff — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:36:41 +0000

Just as with most other team sports, one’s success on the soccer field relies largely on teamwork. However, perhaps more than any other sport, soccer relies on each member of the pitch to act as a cohesive, harmonic unit because everyone plays either offense or defense in due accordance. On the defense of a football team, the best way to become the most efficient collective unit possible is by having everyone practice their individual moves – this collectively individual excellence will make a defensive machine. Also, practice defense as a team in order to promote fluidity. Thus, to become the most effective defensive team one needs to dually practice both aspects of the sport.

Helpful Hints to Know if Soccer is Right for Your Child

staff — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:45:07 +0000

Although soccer is the most popular team sport in the world today, it is not for everyone. There are certain types of people who should not be playing with this type of game for physical and health reasons. For parents, it is always good to first make sure that it is safe for your child to play soccer before allowing him or her to go out in the playing field and play. There are many things that you will need to consider when determining as to whether or not you child is fit to play soccer. Although soccer is generally considered as safe sport, it cannot be denied that it also involves physical contact that might do your child some degree of harm.