One thing that I love about futbol is every game is different… With 22 players on the field [depending on age] sharing one ball, the movement off the ball is so important. Moving defenders with movements, dribbling and passing is vital if you want to get more possession and score more goals. Moving off the ball Checking to and away,…
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When it comes to set pieces, you want to know the importance and how to execute. Where to aim, how to make runs, defend and more. These are important moments in the game due to the high goal scoring rate. Some of the best teams score the majority of their goals from set pieces. Explaining set pieces The terms set…
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Knowing how to slide tackle is important because no matter how fast you are there will be times you need to use it. It’s funny because as I started writing this article I told my youngest daughter and the first thing she said is “O can I read it”… She was practicing in the yard the other day, but doing…
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Life of a sports family in one word, what would you say? Crazy… That’s right. Sports family life is super busy, but enjoy it because one day it will all be over. Whether you are the athlete or the parent, sports life can be a grind. I think of the days when it rains before or during practice, and…
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The other day I was scrolling through social media and saw a post that went viral for good reasons. It said something about “I coached this kid for 5 years, gave my all and the parents just let me have it.” Being someone who works with over 50 soccer kids/families each week – year round, I could see how this…
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When it comes to a quick restart it’s important to remember this goes for all ages and levels. If you watch high level soccer, for example pros, you’ll see many goal scoring opportunities coming from a quick restart. In addition, it’s a big advantage for kids as young as U9. Very few teams at any age are ready for the…
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The best footballers are calm on the ball under pressure. On the contrary most youth soccer is fast, but no possession. Instead players either freak out and just kick it or they make the wrong choice in who to pass to. When watching the Dallas Cup I only saw a few games where players keep the ball by making good…
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