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SOCCER TRAINING…….?

im playing scocer cause i didnt feel like playing football this year. im probably playing forward. i have some soccer experience. like i know the basic rules and i can kick and pass good. i need tips and drills so i can get better. i have access to a net. its about a mile away and i can ride my bike there. how often should i go there? what should i do there? what type of endurance training should i do? what are some kinda complicated soccer rules? all suggestions and tips are helpful. best answer will probably go to a long, informative answer. THANKS
i have a strong right foot. i dominate in kickball. i can make mediocre passes with my left foot but cant shoot very well with it

Work on the following aspects if you want to improve as a forward. Can you safely say you have all of them perfected?

* Shooting, both from distance and close range. If you don’t shoot you don’t score.
* Apart from making forward runs strikers must sometimes play with their back to goal to link play, making themselves available to receive and turn or lay off under pressure.
* Working together as a unit. Forward players must play close to each other to be able to work together, if the midfield do not make advanced runs forwards are often isolated. If this does occur then dribbling for penetration and possession is always an option.
* Heading – attacking.

* Tackling. The forwards are the 1st line of defence. If your team losing possession in the attacking 3rd then it is initially up to the forward to put pressure on the ball to win possession but also to allow the team to get their shape back.
* Forwards need to have great composure in front of goal and have the ability to make good decisions quickly.
* Confidence. Forwards must approach every game thinking they are going to score.
* Awareness & Vision. Forwards must be aware at all times of the goalkeepers position to identify which areas of the goal is more vulnerable.
* Forwards often run wide in to the channels so the ability to cross the ball from varying angles and positions is essential.
* A quality 1st touch (to feet, knee, chest or head) and short accurate passing are vital techniques.
* Body over the ball to keep shots down. Make the goalkeeper work.

Soccer player – Forwards – when defending from the front:

* Track back to split defenders and get behind the ball.
* When pressing the ball high up the pitch, show the defender the outside where there is limited opportunities to keep possession, the majority of support will be inside.
* Pressing the opposition midfielders from behind helps your own midfield.
* If a midfielder is in an advanced position when possession is lost forwards can offer cover and balance.
* Delay the attack to allow team mates to recover and regroup.

Soccer player – Forwards – when attacking:

* Making positive forward runs through the channels in advance of the ball.
* When in isolated or advanced positions dribble the ball to penetrate the defence to create a goal scoring opportunity.
* Make intelligent runs off the ball to disrupt opponents defence and formation. Take players away.
* Link play with other forward and midfielders using one two’s, quick high tempo short passes
* Always aim for the far post when shooting at an angle. This increases the chance of a secondary opportunity.
* Intelligent runs to beat the off-side trap.
* Take you marker away to create space in behind or through a channel.

Attacking wide players:

* When 2 forwards play central full backs normally tuck in so the ball to wide areas is always an option if the forward anticipates the pass before the defender.
* Dribbling / 1 v 1 skills are an essential technique for an attacking wide player before crossing the ball or cutting in to shoot.
* When the ball is on the opposite side of the pitch wide players should tuck in and get in the box as an extra forward.
* Intelligent runs off the ball to disrupt opposition back line.
* Many goals are scored from the side of the goals, because the middle is usually well defended; therefore, it is more beneficial to teach players to shoot at an angle.

How To Strike The Soccer Ball With The Laces

Coach Vance Carlisle of 6 Weeks To Soccer Magic demonstrates an effective drill for learning how to strike the soccer ball with the laces on top of your foot so you can shoot on goal with more power and drive during play on the soccer field.

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Looking for soccer–>football vhs/dvds/books containing drills, pracitce sessions from Holland or Argentina?

What I’m looking for are movies on vhs tapes or dvds, books or anybody who has knowledge about soccer practices/training from Holland, Italy,Spain,France, England or Argentina and would be willing to share with it. Or if somebody has some materials about the subject from clubs like FC Barcelona (especially when F.Rijkaard is in charge of the club), AC Milan, Olympique Lyon, ManU, Arsenal, any club from Argentina and could share, would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for the entire training sessions or drills. If you are going to direct me to YouTube etc., do not bother, I am not looking for Barcelona practice where 80% of the movie is Ronaldinio’s face. Thank you…

I don’t know about getting actual practice footage. I can tell you that the Coerver method, widely available on ebay, etc…, are excellent. These tapes offer a series of drills, practices and all kinds of things that were (and are still being) used by Ajax during their heyday when they were producing superstarts like Crujff, Van Basten, Bergkamp etc…There are a variety of tapes/dvd for all different skill levels and positions. They worked wonders for me when I used them in the early to mid 90′s…I ended up playing pro for a few years, and I attribute a lot of that to these tapes.

Become a better soccer player

Introductory soccer skills training for Alpharetta Ambush Pre-Academy players

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How do i find a soccer training program for the off season for by myself?

i need something for over the summer but i will be training by myself so i need drills to do by myself to help me improve
i need something for over the summer but i will be training by myself so i need drills to do by myself to help me improve because no teams around me play during the summer.

If you go on

http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikesoccer/tags/bootcamp

nike soccer will send you a program to get yourself started

Good luck!

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Soccer Drills – Soccer Moves – SoccerU

Soccer drills, soccer moves, soccer coaching video. Technical soccer training from SoccerU.

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Why do my shins and feet hurt so much after training for soccer?

Everyday I practice soccer drills and stuff, and when I’m done, the inside of my legs, the area around my shin, hurts. When I press down on my bone, it aches terribly. I tried to warm up and stretch before, but it didn’t work. Could it be because of my bony, scrawny legs that they are too weak or something like that? Also, the top part of my feet hurt, but that’s mostly when I do kick-ups.

ANSWER: Sounds like shin splints to me! Your doctor will probably recommend rest in the short term but if the problem persists you might have to change aspects of your game such as your running style. Take some professional advice!

Speed ladder drills with band

This video should give you a pretty clear idea of what to do with a speed ladder and band, even though the comments are in Greek.

Thanks to Olympiakos Gytheiou FC. Soccer training with speed ladder and band. Coach Christoforakis. Player Lignos.

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I’m looking to get a head start on the soccer season, and I want to start training now Any drills you know of?

Any drills or tips you can give me will be helpful

(Freshman going on Sophomore 14 yrs old 135lb 5’6" going out for JV Medium Competitive)

1) you need to get into shape, consider running 3 miles and go further, endurance is crucial!
2) practice dribbling and controling the ball
3) shoot
4) play a game with some friends or even older kids to get better!

Soccer Drills: Roll & Scissor Dribbling Move

Visit PlaySportsTV http://www.playsportstv.com/soccer for more soccer drills and soccer training tips. Here’s a great soccer dribbling drill that demonstrates the roll and scissor move.

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