Arguably the best goals in soccer/football are side volleys… Today we’ll talk about what they are, when to use them and different ways to practice. Teaching the muscle memory correct form is one of the first things you need. You can use these to score goals and pass short or long. Side volleys using the laces When it comes to…
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Never thought I’d have to do this, but hear we are talking about shoe tying tips for soccer players. You wouldn’t believe how many players shoes come untied at practice! Even high school kids… When watching them tie their shoes, they do all the twisting and and technical part, but at the very end barely pull the two loops. After…
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Movement off the ball is not talked about enough. You can teach/ learn it at every age, but know it takes time and practice. Communication from coaches to players, along with getting put in the situations is important. Every position needs to stay moving in all the different situations that present themselves. What is movement off the ball? Movement off…
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When it comes to playing out of the back there needs to be several things to happen. Number one is the defenders have to be technical. First touch and short passing skills have to be clean and consistent. Movement off the ball from the midfield is another piece of the puzzle. If the center mids don’t know how to get…
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When it comes to a good private soccer coach what do you look for? Some parents look for anyone [thinking it’s all the same], while others want a former pro player or experienced coach. It’s important to know that what your child learns makes a big difference. There are trainers who are good at building confidence, but teach terrible skills…
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