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Ever wondered how freestylers do it? The around the world is probably the most important trick in freestyle soccer. It’s at the foundation of a massive number of other “lower” moves, including the Touzani around the world, the half around the world, and the Lemmens (double) around the world. Here’s how you can learn the trick … Read more
Ever dreamed of going pro? We’re going to take a look at some of the things you can do to massively increase your chances of becoming the next Christian Pulisic. Essentially, there are three keys to success in professional development as a soccer player: Attitude Training Promoting yourself Attitude Your attitude on and off the … Read more
How exactly does Messi do it? In this article, we’ll show you 7 drills you can use to instantly improve your dribbling and ball control in soccer. We’ll look at technique, dribbling decision-making, and methods you can use to maximize your agility. But first… What’s the secret to dribbling? As you’re probably aware if … Read more
Playing defense isn’t just another role on the team: it’s an art form! In this guide, we’ll teach you how to defend in soccer. Starting with the basics, we’ll discuss positioning, passing channels, and marking tactics, and also show you some more specific skills like tackling and jockeying. At the end, we’ll look at some … Read more
Welcome to the basics of soccer! In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about The Beautiful Game. We’ll look at the basic rules, how to play, and what you need to know when you or your son/daughter begins playing the sport. Contents The rules Playing soccer What you need to know Conclusion … Read more
Different sizes of soccer balls are used in junior soccer depending on the age of the players. Check out our soccer ball size guide: To determine what size a ball is, check for a marking that says “size 3” or something similar. This label is normally located near the ball’s valve, where you pump it … Read more
Looking to improve your agility and speed for the 2018 season? Never fear! In this guide, we’ve put together 8 of the best agility ladder drills for soccer players, including outfielders and goalkeepers alike. These routines are subdivided into beginner and advanced sections so you can find the right exercise for your level of experience. … Read more
There’s nothing worse than playing a full 90 minutes and having your feet sting for the rest of the week due to blisters. When I played soccer, I developed severe sores on my toes and on the balls of my feet all the time, no matter what boots I wore. In this guide, we’ll show … Read more
You’ve seen Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Juninho use this technique – now you can learn how to shoot a knuckleball freekick just like the pros. What is a knuckleball freekick? A knuckleball involves shooting the ball with little or no spin. This creates lateral movement and dip in the air, as the ball moves … Read more
Does your soccer ball lose air after just 10 or so minutes of game time? Do you find yourself pumping it up every time you play? Or does it fail to hold any air at all? Having a broken ball, particularly an expensive official match ball such as an Adidas Jabulani, Teamgeist, Europass, Speedcell, Brazuca, … Read more