Understanding Soccer’s Three Basic Passes There are three basic passes in the game of soccer – striker, square, and reverse. The forward pass is the most aggressive and dangerous of the three because the attacking team moves the ball towards the goal. The length of the pass, where you are trying to take it, and … Read more
Looking at European Soccer Rivalries Americans call them discounts. On the other side of the Atlantic, they are called derby (pronounced darby). Among the most enduring European competitions are: Tottenham vs Arsenal: Whether matches are played at Tottenham’s White Hart Lane or Arsenal’s Highbury Stadium, both north London stadiums are sure to be brimming with … Read more
Choosing a Formation in Soccer Lineups are the way a soccer team lines up their defense, midfield, and attacking line at the start of a match. If you want to become a technician, you can produce dozens of formations due to the mathematical possibilities and new ways that coaches are trying to devise to play … Read more
How to Dribble a Soccer Ball Ball dribbling is an essential part of playing soccer. The best dribblers can quickly move a soccer ball without looking down, and they have some tricks up their sleeves – or are they pant legs? Watch this video that gives you the basic steps to master dribbling. The key … Read more
How to Pass a Soccer Ball Football is a team sport, and as such, players must work together to achieve their goal: to score goals. One way the players work together is to pass the ball to each other. There are many types of passes in football; Check out this video to understand how to … Read more
Identifying Popular Soccer Formations In football, lineups are the way a team lines up its defense, midfield, and offensive line at the start of a match. But football is a smooth sport, and during a match a midfielder may become an attacker for five or ten minutes and then return to his original position. Or, … Read more
The Soccer Pregame Talk What you say and how you say it when giving the speech before the match is a great motivator for football players. Try these coaching tips when talking to kids before a soccer match to prepare them for the competition: Speak in a calm and relaxed manner. Be brief. … Read more
Developing a Soccer Coaching Philosophy Creating a coaching philosophy is fairly simple. Living with it all season is the hard part. What is the philosophy of coaching? Essentially, it reflects the standards you set for yourself and your team, and is the foundation of your coaching values and beliefs. Entering the season without a coaching … Read more
Bonus Weight Training Equipment Weight training equipment can be intimidating. Fortunately, you don’t need much or have to spend a lot of money. Be on the lookout for the following essential training equipment to help you with your weight training routine: >>>Adjustable Weight Bench: Although you can perform dozens of exercises with dumbbells alone, a … Read more
Weight Lifting Safety Rules Weight training is safe, and you can go your life without a minor injury, but even so, you may feel occasional muscle soreness—especially if you’re new to the game or haven’t exercised in a while. A little post-workout soreness is fine. You are likely to feel tightness or pain 24 to … Read more