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Step 1
Hit up the gym. Top soccer players have a leg capable of kicking the ball with amazing speed; the advantage of having a muscular leg is easy to imagine.
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Step 2
Put in your time on the treadmill. There is no substitute for cardiovascular endurance than what can be gained through running long distances.
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Step 3
Drill yourself on dribbling and kicking at least three times a week. During the off season it's very easy to pick up some clumsy habits that will ruin your performance if your don't take the proper measures.
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Step 4
Practice your shots on goal against an experienced goalie. Playing alone on the field will help keep your physical conditioning, but there's no substitute for matching up against a thinking goalie.
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Step 5
Keep a healthy diet. Drinking too much beer or eating too many fatting foods adds weight in the off season; if you want to win games you must be trim and in shape.
