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How to guess the winner of Chelsea & Manchester United UEFA Champions League Final?

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The first all-English European Champion Clubs' Cup final – and the most prestigious footballing event to be held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, the late Wednesday evening of May 21, 2008. The battle of the BIG will be successful for only one ... more »

How to Head a Soccer Ball for a Pass

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Sometimes on the soccer field, you may find yourself being covered tightly by a defender. If the ball comes to you in the air, it helps if you can pass the ball along to a teammate with your head. Knowing the correct way to head the ball can give ... more »

How to Head a Soccer Goal

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One of the best ways to score a goal in soccer is to literally use your head. Your opponent's only way to defend against a header is to try to head the ball himself. If you know the correct way to capitalize when the ball soars through the air ... more »

How to Identify the Parts of a Soccer Field

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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Its popularity dwarfs the attendance of the popular sports in the United States including baseball, football and basketball. Still, most Americans couldn't tell you anything about a soccer field ... more »

How to Increase Stamina for Playing Soccer

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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Soccer season is coming and you want to be in tip-top shape. But those long winter months of sitting on the couch eating chips while it snowed outside has not helped your muscles or your exercise regime much. Soccer is a sport that uses your ... more »

How to Injure Other Players In Soccer

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Played a game of soccer? Someone ever push you by "accident" and never get a yellow card or foul? Well here's how to get back at them and find out how THEY do it!.. more »

How to instep

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You will learn how to shoot using your instep... more »

How to International Soccer Camps - Build Intercultural Competence for the Next Generation

By Joey Bilotta

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What better way to ensure your kids are ready for the "real world" than to make sure they know how to navigate a variety of different cultures? And what better way to introduce them to the concept by using a sport they already know and ... more »

How to Join AYSO

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The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) was started in Los Angeles in 1964 with only nine teams. Today, there are over 50,000 teams and many more forming. Most children begin their soccer career in AYSO because of the "everyone plays" ... more »

How to Kick a Corner in Soccer

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A corner shot in soccer is one in which the ball is kicked from the corner arc by a player of the attacking team. It's awarded when the ball passes over the goal line after touching a player of the defending team. It doesn't matter whether the ... more »

How to Kick a Soccer Ball

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It sounds easy enough to do: correctly kick a soccer ball. But there are some important mechanics to remember if you want to kick the ball in the direction you want without hurting your feet. Although you use different parts of your feet ... more »

How to Kick for Goal

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The sweetest word in the world to a soccer player is "Goal." Scoring a goal is one of the most difficult feats in all of sports, which is why those players who score regularly are considered superstars. Kicking a goal is can be challenging, so ... more »

How to Know Beginning Soccer Fundamentals

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If you're a beginner to the sport of soccer or if you need to refresh your memory on the basics, there are skills that are important to get you started. By mastering these fundamentals, you build a strong foundation on which to learn more ... more »

How to Know if a Child Is Playing Youth Soccer for the Right Reasons

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Soccer in the United States is more than a youth sport, it's a family affair. It's important, however, to separate the child's goals and interests from those of anyone else... more »

How to Know Soccer Rules

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Whether you are thinking about joining a soccer team or are just interested in learning more about the game, you'll want to grasp the essential rules of soccer to be a successful player or informed bystander. Here are a few of the most common ... more »

How to Know the Specifications of Youth Soccer Leagues

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One thing you'll quickly learn when you start to seek out soccer opportunities for your child: There's a confusing array of options available. The names, categories and style of youth soccer play are not consistent nationwide... more »

How to Make a Paper Soccer Pitch

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The paper soccer pitch is one for the books. As part of the classic collection of "Office Games" practiced by terminally bored white-collar workers, the paper soccer pitch combines competitive gaming with resourceful creativity. A "pitch" is what ... more »

How to Make Soccer a Family Affair

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A soccer game or practice is a wonderful activity for the entire family. Whether by playing, coaching or watching, everyone can get involved... more »

How to Manage a Youth Soccer Team

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If you have been fortunate enough to either have volunteered or been "elected" Team Manager of a youth soccer team, hold on, it could be a bumpy ride. You'll learn many things by trial and error, and you'll be working behind the scenes doing ... more »

How to Maximize Power When Shooting a Soccer Ball

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Maximize your power shot in soccer by using your body weight properly. Control momentum through shifting your weight and balance. Body control produces the greatest amount of power, not swinging harder at the ball. When executed correctly, the ... more »

How to Narrow the Angle in Soccer

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When playing defense in soccer, your first thought should be how to take away or narrow the attacker's angle. This means allowing the attacker less room to shoot or pass the ball. Narrowing is especially important when playing inside the 18-yard ... more »

How to Pass a Soccer Ball

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Like many other sports, passing the ball is a big part of playing soccer. Players must pass the ball often to keep the ball moving in the right direction and to keep it out of the hands of the opposing team. The best soccer players are ones who ... more »

How to Perform the Hotstepper Soccer Trick

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The hotstepper is a basic trick performed by freestyle soccer players. Because it doesn't protect the ball and would never confuse a defender, you shouldn't use the hotstepper during an actual game. However, it does add flair to a freestyle ... more »

How to Perform the Piledriver Soccer Trick

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Freestylers use the piledriver soccer trick as a transition between ground moves and traditional juggling. Despite its simplicity, many of the world's top players, such as Falcao and Robinho, throw the trick into their freestyling routines. There ... more »

How to Pick a Soccer Ball Size

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As in other sports, selecting properly sized soccer gear is critical. That includes the ball, since they are available in three sizes. Whether you're coaching your child's soccer team or joining an intramural team for some friendly competition, ... more »

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