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Diet and Exercise are Key for Top Level Soccer Players

staff — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:24:31 +0000

Soccer players need to have a lot of stamina to sustain their performance for a 90-minute game of soccer. Note that even though the game of soccer is divided into two periods consisting of 45 minutes each, the rest period at half time is only 15 minutes. People who do not have enough strength and stamina to sustained continued brisk movements will have trouble keeping up in the game of soccer. In order for a soccer player to build his or her strength and stamina, he or she should have a proper exercise and proper diet program to follow.

The Differences Between Coaching Girl’s and Boy’s Soccer

staff — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:24:06 +0000

Perhaps the only person in the history of western civilization wherein the gender line was blurred was within the American-Indians culture. Thus, many different spheres may create variants between males and females; however, when examining these variants across all scopes, predominantly one shall ultimately discover that the same broad principle is always applicable. When a parent becomes their child’s soccer coach, they shall effectively see this phenomenon between genders on the pitch. Given this, just as in every other sphere of the world were there is a difference between genders, the same is true between the sexes on the pitch. Even though youth league soccer players are at a younger age, the same basic principle always regulates males and females.

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.

Suckered into Coaching Soccer? Brush Up on the Rules with this Quickie Guide

staff — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:22:35 +0000

Soccer rules are published annually by FIFA, the world soccer governing body. Most people know that you aren’t supposed to use your hands in soccer. A ball that is kicked and hits a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball, so the referee must determine whether a hand ball is accidental contact, or if it’s an attempt to gain an advantage. The referee determines if it’s Ball-to-hand (legal), or Hand-to-ball (illegal). Sometimes the goalie can’t use their hands; it’s called the back-pass rule. Goalies cannot pick up a pass that came completely from a teammate. Infraction of this rule will result in an indirect kick from the point of the infraction.

The Importance and Benefits of Stretching Before Soccer Practice and Games

staff — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:01:52 +0000

Soccer games are usually high intensity, and can be stressful on any athletes’ body. The best way to reduce most of this stress and keep yourself feeling good during the game, is by stretching before the game, and practice. Stretching before a soccer game, and practice is important, and can be beneficial to a player’s game. Stretching or doing a warm-up can help a player prepare mentally, and physically for the game.

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.

Private Soccer Lessons –– Are They Worth It?

staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:58:47 +0000

When faced with the dilemma of deciding whether or not on should invest in their child receiving soccer lessons, there are several different factors to take into account. Ultimately, unlike baseball wherein many different mechanical instructions are necessary to ensure efficiency, individual soccer lessons are not critical or even needed. This is due to the fact that much of a soccer player’s skill can be obtained most efficiently at a practice by developing team chemistry. Baseball and other sports that require such individual training do so because without proper mechanical instruction, one may cause permanent damage and never play again; however, with soccer, no such mechanical instruction is needed as one will not be injured or impaired in a life-threatening manner due to lack of individual instruction. Nonetheless, if one feels they need to especially nurture a soccer player, then they should pursue the avenue.

It’s not Soccer, It’s Football in England!

staff — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:58:44 +0000

While in the United States the mention of football conjures up images of heavily protected players and oblong pigskins, in the United Kingdom it is the stuff that national pride is made of. You see, it’s not soccer; it’s football in England! While in the United States of America you will have to make the cautious distinction to make sure you are properly understood, in jolly old England you will be considered odd if you refer to the game of soccer as anything other than football.

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.