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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.
There are 13 videos in this series:
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.
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.
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.
Don't be a soccer ball hog! Learn the correct technique for passing a soccer ball and chipping a soccer ball in this free online video soccer lesson 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.
Soccer passing tips. Learn how to volley a soccer ball out of the air, both for a pass and for a shot in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
You too can score the winning goal! Learn the correct way to kick a soccer ball for a goal shot in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
A header can be an effective soccer weapon for scoring and assists. Learn how to properly head a soccer ball in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
Make sure you pass the soccer ball to a teammate. Learn the correct soccer throw in technique in this free online video soccer lesson 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.
Tips for controlling soccer ball. Learn some tips for juggling a soccer ball to work on footwork skills in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
Find out how to get past soccer defenders. Learn three soccer moves you can use to dribble past opponents in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
Basic soccer playing tips. Learn the advanced soccer move know as "The Rainbow" in this free online video soccer lesson for beginners.
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.
Mick Lewis Mick Lewis is a veteran soccer player of 20 years. He was an NCAA Academic All Conference player at Austin College, and also coaches and referees at the youth level. dkdk
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