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How to Play Soccer

Presented by Mick Lewis

Learn how to play soccer, or football in these free online video soccer lessons for beginners, including how to kick a soccer ball, passing drills, dribbling moves, goalkeeping and basic rules of the game.

Series Summary

The exact history of soccer is one that is a bit shrouded. However, it is known that a soccer-like game has been played around the world for about 3,000 years. The game as we know it was conceived in England. Soccer, or football, was a very violent sport that had no rules. There were actually laws passed to stop the game but failed. Soccer later adopted rules and became the game it is today. Soccer is the world’s most popular game! It is said that there are more than two billion people around the globe that are soccer fans.

This video series will give the basics of soccer. Our expert will explain the rules of soccer. The basic fundamentals and moves will then be demonstrated and explained by the expert. He will teach how to properly do a header which is where the player jumps and hits the ball with his head. Other basics like passing, shooting and dribbling are also covered.

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Trapping Techniques in Soccer for Beginners

Watch tips for controlling soccer ball. Learn the correct form for trapping a soccer ball, both on the ground and in the air in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

Goalkeeping Tips in Soccer for Beginners

Be the hero after soccer penalty kicks! Learn tips for being a better goalkeeper, including proper punting technique in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

Player Positions in Soccer

What is the difference between a forward and a striker? Learn about the three main positions in soccer, as well as two of the most common formations that teams play in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

Rainbow Move in Soccer

Basic soccer playing tips. Learn the advanced soccer move know as "The Rainbow" in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

Soccer Rules for Beginners

What is a soccer yellow card? Learn the basic rules of soccer, including the different types of restarts in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

Soccer Offsides Rule

When are soccer players offsides? Learn about, and see a diagram explaining the complicated offsides rule in soccer in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.

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