Soccer

How to Buy Tickets to MLS Games

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If you're a soccer fan who would rather participate in the excitement of the game on the field than watch it on television, you'll want to buy tickets to Major League Soccer games. With a bit of patience and knowledge, you can even grab some ... more »

How to Buy Youth Soccer Books and Software

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Reading and studying soccer is an important way for your child to complete his or her soccer education. When it comes to buying these resources, you have a growing number of choices... more »

How to Catch a High Ball in Soccer

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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. And on the field only one thing matters, the team that scores the most goals. Trying to stop the opposing team from doing that is the goalie. Here's how a goalie should stop a shot that is coming in ... more »

How to Change Direction When Ball Dribbling in Soccer

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Soccer is a fast paced game. But it's not always speed that carries the day. Having greater ball control than your opponent can help you get the edge. One way to have that ball control is to change directions whenever you want while dribbling the ... more »

How to Change Directions With a Soccer Ball

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Soccer fans commonly refer to soccer as the beautiful game. One of the most beautiful aspects of the sport is the fluid motion of its players. An important part of this fluidity is the ability to change directions with the soccer ball... more »

How to Change Speed in Soccer

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Before you can become an effective soccer player, you need to know how to dribble well and change speeds while maintaining possession of the soccer ball. Varying your speed can give you a chance to get around an opponent, allowing for a clearer ... more »

How to Choose the Best Soccer Camp for You

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Winter's winding down, spring is almost here, and you know what that means. It's time to think about what soccer camp you'll attend this summer. No matter what you choose, there are a number of factors you'll need to consider before making the ... more »

How to Coach AYSO

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Coaching AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) is a rewarding way to teach children soccer skills and help them develop a healthy positive attitude, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Becoming a coach and guiding young boys and girls as they ... more »

How to Communicate With Soccer Teammates on the Field

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One of the most important aspects about soccer is to be able to communicate well with your teammates. You need to understand the soccer lingo and what your teammates are saying to you to increase your odds of stealing the ball, passing the ball ... more »

How to Compare the Merits of Individual Sports

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The argument has raged for decades: What determines the greatness or lack thereof of a particular sport? Most sports feature drama, especially to their fans. Excelling in any sport commands a high level of skill. The difference is that every ... more »

How to Create a Makeshift Soccer Field

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Soccer is the most popular game in the world for many reasons. One of the foremost reasons for its popularity is the ease of putting a game together. All you need to play soccer is a ball and a makeshift soccer field. Like the bases for a game of ... more »

How to Deal With Youth Soccer Referees

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Referees are part of youth soccer - an important part. Understanding their role will help both players and parents deal with them successfully... more »

How to Decide if It's Time to Move up the Ladder in Youth Soccer

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Some children who flounder may blossom when they are encouraged to advance to higher levels. Conversely, children placed on competitive teams may struggle with the skill level, or may not be ready or willing to make the necessary commitment... more »

How to Decide if Your Child is Ready for Club Soccer

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Your child has been playing recreational league soccer for a few years and she's ready to move to the next level. It's your job to figure out whether she's ready for this commitment... more »

How to Defend a Direct Kick with a Wall

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I would like to share the technique for defending your goal from a direct kick. Using the wall will cut off the kicker' s angle and decrease his/her chances of a shot on goal... more »

How to Defend Against the Dribble in Soccer

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Every player on the soccer field will encounter an opponent dribbling the soccer ball at some point during a match. If you're a defender, you must learn how to defend against the dribble, since you're so close to the net... more »

How to Do a Ball Touch Soccer Dribble

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Executing different ball touches in soccer is important to maintaining possession of the soccer ball. By learning several types of touches, you can learn how to protect the ball from your opponent, allowing the chance for you to move the ball ... more »

How to Do a Breault in Soccer

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In soccer having an arsenal of tricks to perform against defenders can help you gain better field possession, as well as maintain control of the soccer ball. One such move is called the Breault, also known as the Ronaldo chop named after ... more »

How to Do a Hesitation Move in Soccer

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Moving defenders out of your way is an important part of the offensive side of soccer. Since bodily contact is not allowed, the offensive player must use various fakes to throw the defenders out of position. You want to make the defender think ... more »

How to Do a Hop the World Soccer Trick

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A close cousin of the Around the World or ATW, the Hop the World is a favorite soccer trick of beginning and advanced jugglers alike. It's not as flashy as some of the more complicated freestyle air moves, but it's a good trick to learn because ... more »

How to Do a Lofted Kick in Soccer

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The lofted kick is one of the most important skills for a soccer player to possess. There is no better way to send the ball to a teammate who's far down the field when the passing lanes are blocked by defenders... more »

How to Do a Matthews Turn in Soccer

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In soccer, controlling the ball is the best weapon you have. If you have the ball, your opponent can't be scoring. So when you come upon a defender, you need to figure a way to maneuver around him and maintain possession. One such way is by ... more »

How to Do a Roll and Push in Soccer

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The key to the roll and push move in soccer is changing pace and direction. Keep your defendant on his toes, and speed by him with a basic roll of the ball. This move uses different parts of both feet and tests your dribbling skills... more »

How to Do a Scissors Turn in Soccer

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Soccer is often called "The Beautiful Game" in reference to the fluid and graceful movements of its players. Once a soccer player masters these graceful movements, the beauty of the sport becomes self-evident. One such move is the scissors turn... more »

How to Do a Soccer One Touch Chest Drill

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When most people think of soccer, they think of striking the ball with their feet. But advanced players know that you must use every other part of your body except your hands to really set yourself apart. One part of your body that will help you ... more »

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