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 it. One key aspect of strategy on the player level is how often to take risks, which can lead to positive outcomes for the team but also carries the possibility of bad ones. To be clear, we aren't talking about risks in terms of the possibility of … [Read More...] about When to Take Risks or Play Simple in Soccer
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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 pure speed that is useful, but also being able to change your pace at key … [Read More...] about How (and Why) to Improve Your Agility in Soccer
How Better Fitness Can Improve Your Finishing
I have connections to a adult men's amateur team with players who are considerably skilled but have lost a step or two since they were in their 20s. Recently this team has been struck with a … [Read More...] about How Better Fitness Can Improve Your Finishing
What’s the Difference Between SG and FG Soccer Cleats?
Shopping for the right soccer shoes can make or break your next soccer match, as they have a significant impact on how you perform in different conditions. But as you’re shopping for new … [Read More...] about What’s the Difference Between SG and FG Soccer Cleats?
Can You Wear Indoor Soccer Shoes on Turf?
Finding a pair of good shoes isn't always the easiest task, and the difficulty level increases exponentially as you look for a decent pair of sports shoes. Also, good quality doesn’t necessarily come … [Read More...] about Can You Wear Indoor Soccer Shoes on Turf?
Soccer Goal vs. Rebounder: Which Is Best for My Yard?
Improving your soccer skills relies mainly on practice. For both team and individual skills, practice is a must for soccer players. What’s better than practicing in the comfort of your … [Read More...] about Soccer Goal vs. Rebounder: Which Is Best for My Yard?
Soccer Possession Drills: Best Exercises to Learn to Keep the Ball
Passing is a fundamental individual skill in soccer, but when the whole team gets in on the act, it becomes something much greater than the sum of its individual parts. Possession is a key metric … [Read More...] about Soccer Possession Drills: Best Exercises to Learn to Keep the Ball
