One of the benefits of soccer over certain other sports is that you don't need to wear lots of protective equipment like pads and helmets. There's one safety measure that is well worth it, however, so you'd be well advised to make sure it's a part of your gameday ensemble. I'm talking, of course, about shin guards: a thin and simple protective layer made from a variety of synthetic materials like polyurethane, plastic, or foam rubber. In … [Read More...] about Soccer Shin Guards: How Big Should They Be and What’s the Best Type?
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The Problem With Soccer Tactical Analysis
In recent years a particular type of soccer writing has boomed in popularity: the tactical analysis. These pieces aim to tell a story about how a game unfolded using subtle, easy to miss details that, according to the author, hold the key to interpreting the … [Read More...] about The Problem With Soccer Tactical Analysis

Indoor Soccer Training
With winter in full swing, our attention has turned from outdoor to indoor soccer. This article will outline a training approach that will allow you to be effective when playing indoor soccer, and … [Read More...] about Indoor Soccer Training

How to Improve Stamina and Endurance for Soccer
Being fit for soccer is important for a variety of reasons. Any time an important game nears the final whistle, you want to be able to keep running and fighting for your team instead of panting and … [Read More...] about How to Improve Stamina and Endurance for Soccer

Luck vs. Skill: How Important is Luck in Soccer (And How to Make It Work For You)
In soccer, as in any sport, luck is a major part of the game. And it's natural to wonder just how important luck is compared to skill. With so many games decided by razor-thin margins and seemingly … [Read More...] about Luck vs. Skill: How Important is Luck in Soccer (And How to Make It Work For You)

When to Take Risks or Play Simple in Soccer
Soccer strategy encompasses a wide variety of concepts, from the formation and tactics the whole team utilizes to individual decisions on positioning and what to do with the ball when you have … [Read More...] about When to Take Risks or Play Simple in Soccer

How (and Why) to Improve Your Agility in Soccer
In order to become the best soccer player you can be, you want to be able to move fast. But there's much more to this than just being able to simply outrun your opposition. For one, it's not just … [Read More...] about How (and Why) to Improve Your Agility in Soccer