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Step 1
Practice dribbling--the most basic move in soccer. You must be able to jog down the field while keeping the soccer ball with you. Different dribbling techniques help you outsmart your opponent so you can get past them with the ball. As a beginner, you need to feel comfortable traveling with the ball, then move on to learn more advanced techniques.
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Step 2
Learn to trap and control the soccer ball. If the ball is rolling on the ground, step on it or use the inside of your foot to trap it. For balls coming at you in the air, stop them with your chest, thigh or foot depending on how high it's soaring. Get control of the ball so that you can pass or score effectively.
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Step 3
Improve your skills with both feet, no matter which is your dominant. As a beginner, you'll most likely use your dominant foot all of the time, but if you practice kicking the ball into a wall with your weak foot constantly, it gives you better opportunities during your soccer games to evade your opponent or score.
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Step 4
Get comfortable passing with the inside of your foot. It has the most area and gives you more control. If you're passing short, you'll follow through after the kick, letting your foot guide the ball for as long as it's near you. For long passes, kick the ball sharply and stop before you follow through.
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Step 5
Do ball touches in practice to teach yourself to be light on your feet and to stay in control of the ball. Place the ball on the ground in front of you, and lightly tap it with the ball of your foot, and quickly alternate to the other foot. The ball shouldn't move, but you should be able to move around the ball while doing the ball touches.
