The golden years for soccer players can be different depending on the individuals situations. In most situations the best years to develop is between the ages of 7-11. This doesn’t mean that if you train really hard at these ages you’re all set and can stop. Imagine pro players who just won the championship being told by their coach “hey…
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The 4-4-2 formation is probably the most popular in football/soccer history. The roots go way back to English football and some of the best Italian clubs used it. Some of the top pro teams today use this, but a lot of it depends on the players you have. Teams that have 3 really strong defenders and 3 great forwards might…
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Corner kicks are give you a great chance to score a goal, but make sure player positioning is correct. Scoring a goal is just as important not to concede off the counter. There are four main things that happen on corner kicks. 1) Scoring a goal 2) Miss the shot/chance 3) Keeper gets it and punts long or 4) the…
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When it comes to travel soccer there are some things every parent should know. First, don’t think you have to do what everyone else is doing. Too many people jump on the bandwagon and think for success, their kid has to play in a certain league. Your family is different from every family on earth, so make sure you know…
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When it comes to soccer, many think of skills or scoring goals. Just as important is your defensive stance and positioning! We can score tons of goals, but if we can’t defend what’s the point. Whether you’re a actual defender or a forward, you need to know these tips on defensive stance and how to get into the best position. …
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