Beginning Soccer Fundamentals

Series Summary

The specific origins of the game of soccer are a bit muddy. However, it is well-known that a soccer-like game has been played around the world for almost 3,000 years. The game as we know it was conceived in England. Soccer (a.k.a. futbol or football) was a very violent sport that had no rules. There were actually laws passed to stop the game, but they failed to control the situation. Soccer later adopted rules and became the game it is today, though hooliganism remains as a vestige of simpler, more brutal times. Just ask Zinedine Zidane about that one!

All kidding aside, in this free youth soccer video series, learn some fundamental soccer skills and moves. Our coach will lead you through some of the basic soccer drills you need to practice to get good at the game. Learn how to dribble, how to pass, how to shoot, how to trap the ball, how to juggle, and how to properly throw the ball in. Also learn some techniques for playing various soccer positions, including goalie. These sports videos will start you on your way to becoming a great soccer player. The key is to practice, practice, practice.

Video Transcript

"My name is Tim Boucher soccer coach of LaSalle Academy for Expert Village. Today we're going to be talking about beginning soccer. Some of the keys to beginning soccer in knowing how to dribble, knowing how to pass, knowing how to trap and control the ball and one of the things that we really want to talk about and we're going to stress today is using both your right foot and your left foot as you play soccer. We're going to be talking about the positions, where you line up on the field, the different parts of the field and all of those things. We're going to be talking about throw ins today. Everything to make you a better player, a better soccer player today. The first thing we're going to talk about with the beginning soccer is doing ball touches. The key to ball touches is being light on your feet, you want to be on what's called the balls of your feet, more on your toes and you just lightly touch the top of the ball. Let's watch. Notice they're just touching the top of the ball with the tip of their cleats. Nice and easy, go ahead and go around the ball guys. Moving around the ball you see the ball isn't even moving in front of them, it's staying right in the same spot. Being really light on their feet in very good control."