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 result. Inspired by soccer tactics books from authors like Michael Cox and Jonathan Wilson, an army of columnists, bloggers and YouTubers with varying levels of experience are now … [Read More...] about The Problem With Soccer Tactical Analysis
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The 4 Basic Soccer Skills Required To Play: A Beginner’s Guide
Playing soccer successfully requires a certain set of skills from every player, regardless of your position. While some players have the benefit of extensive natural gifts, others may require more repetitions and practice time to get there. The good news is that with … [Read More...] about The 4 Basic Soccer Skills Required To Play: A Beginner’s Guide
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
The Best Soccer Rebounders for Efficient Practice
A cornerstone of our philosophy on this website is that although soccer is a team sport, individual skills are essential. Each player needs to know and be able to execute the fundamentals and when … [Read More...] about The Best Soccer Rebounders for Efficient Practice
