When you think of attacking midfielder roles what comes to your mind? The first things I think of is shooting from distance and creating chances. The ACM position is by far one of the most important positions because they link play and have the hardest job in terms of connecting passes. Other key elements needed for this position is vision…
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When it comes to good soccer snacks you have to think healthy. Some people don’t like the taste of certain foods, but performance should be the overall goal. Although, I’m not eating some of those bars or protein shakes that taste terrible, like my sister-in-law eats:). My favorites have to be what’s easy, healthy and taste good. In addition, some…
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The topic of this post is on how to implement double wall rebounder drills into your home training routine. When it comes to practicing on your own you have to spend most of your time on the key elements. First touch & passing are the skills we use most in games. Shooting and dribbling are other pieces you want to…
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Using the laces is beneficial for both shooting and long passing. First and most important is learning proper form/mechanics. Second, you want to get the right amount of reps. Patience is key because for most players it takes months/years to become consistent and clean. Shooting with the laces is good for when you need to hit the ball straight. “Players…
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When receiving longs balls out of the air there are several things you need to know. First, the different ways to trap. Second, which drills are best to practice first and most. Third, continue to practice so you stay sharp and keep improving. Even for U16 club players, receiving longs balls is something that can be intimidating. “The more you…
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When it comes to practical training I think of the things you’re going to do most in a game. First touch and passing are the two main things you want to always work on. Pro players do this a few times per week because it’s light physically and heavy technically. No matter how good you are the desire to improve…
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When it comes to defending corner kicks you want to make sure your team is all on the same page. Some teams man mark, while other play zone. Both are good, but if you do zone everyone better be ready to move and protect your area. A mix of zonal and man marking is what I prefer. The best players…
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