Some of our soccer training articles have focused on the importance of getting the right shoes for the right situation (indoor or outdoor, youth or adult, etc.). This is all sound advice, but today’s article will take things in a very different direction: playing without wearing any shoes at all! This may sound like something […]
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How to Get Better at Juggling at Home in your Backyard
Little to no time is spent on this soccer skill at soccer practice even though it will make you a better player. What skill am I talking about? Juggling, of course. Working on your juggling skills at home will make you a better soccer player. And the other great thing is that the exercise requires […]
The Best Soccer Dribbling Drill (for Beginners to Elite Players)
How many touches on the ball should a soccer player get per day, or even per week? It really depends on how good YOU want to be because your team’s soccer practices aren’t making you a better player. You do not get enough touches just by going to practice. You MUST practice outside your scheduled […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Soccer Skills in Your Backyard
One major theme that we always try to show players is that in order to get better at soccer, you need to put in work outside of official team practices. Individual training, encompassing technical skills and fitness work, is just as big a part of improving your game, if not even more so. Here are […]
2 Soccer Fitness Tests for Your Training: 120s and Man U
Summer coming to an end is a surefire sign that it’s time to make sure you are properly fit to start your soccer season. But no matter what the time of year, achieving a high level of fitness is crucial so working on conditioning is important year-round. Becoming soccer fit takes hard work, sweat and […]
Soccer Juggling: Tips and Drills for Improving Your Game
image credit When you’re looking for the best ways to practice your soccer skills by yourself, there’s one exercise you can do that’s very simple but also does wonders for your touch and control. I’m talking, of course, about juggling. Juggling can be difficult to master, but you don’t need to do anything super advanced […]
Soccer Training, Practice and Games During COVID-19: What’s Safe?
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted just about all aspects of our lives. And while the highest concern is of course reserved for ensuring that our families, friends and wider communities stay safe, it’s undeniable that we still want to be able to enjoy some of our favorite activities. And this brings us to soccer. […]
The Comprehensive List of Stop and Go Soccer Moves
Where is the Best Place to Shoot the Soccer Ball?
Scoring goals is the most important objective for forwards. Although it may seem simple enough, it actually requires a combination of skills including shooting with proper form, being in sync with your teammates, and taking up correct positions so that you maximize your opportunities. But when it comes time to shoot the ball, is there […]
How to Practice Shooting by Yourself at Home
Practicing your shooting regularly is crucial to developing the right technique so you can make the most of your goal scoring opportunities. And this isn’t just for strikers. You can even argue that it’s even more important for midfielders and defenders to practice their shooting since they might only get one opportunity in a game […]
