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Dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball are just some of the essential soccer moves that you'll learn in these free beginner instructional videos on how to play the game of soccer, with tips on how to play offense, defense and goalie.
There are 20 videos in this series:
From dribbling and passing to trapping and controlling the ball, learn about the keys to playing soccer in this free beginner soccer sports video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Staying in control of the soccer ball when dribbling is a fundamental soccer skill. Learn how to dribble a soccer ball in these free beginner soccer drills on video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Watch as an expert soccer instructor shows how to change directions when dribbling the soccer ball in these free beginner soccer drills on video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Get tips on rolling over the soccer ball as you dribble in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Dribbling around cones can help you practice dribbling in different directions. Learn a soccer drill for dribbling the ball around cones in this free beginning soccer video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
When playing soccer, it's important to always be ready to receive a pass and control the ball; learn how to trap and control the soccer ball when receiving a pass in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
In a good pass in soccer, the player receiving the pass can run to the ball without slowing down. Learn how to pass the ball in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Control a soccer ball that's coming at you in the air by trapping it with your thigh. Learn how plus get tips on how to volley the ball in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Use a chest trap to control a soccer ball that is coming at you from the air. Learn how to trap the soccer ball with your chest in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Use headers to trap, control and shoot the soccer ball with your head. Learn how in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
A soccer player shows what NOT to do when trapping a soccer ball. Learn do's and don'ts of trapping and controlling soccer balls in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Juggling a soccer ball with your thighs and feet is a good way to learn how to stay in control of the ball. Learn how to juggle a soccer ball in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Advanced soccer ball juggling tricks can help you stay in control of the ball and keep it in the air; learn how to do advanced juggling tricks in this free beginner soccer video, with training in basic soccer skills and moves.
Having good follow through is important when shooting a soccer ball. Learn how to kick a soccer ball in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
When playing soccer, use a throw in when your opponent kicks the ball out of bounds. Learn how to throw in the soccer ball in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
To understand the game of soccer, it's important to be familiar with the soccer field layout. Learn about the lines of the soccer field in this free beginner soccer lesson on video.
In soccer, the forwards (or strikers) play closest to the front and are usually the first line of offense. Learn how to play the position of forward in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Mid fielders are very important in soccer, as they can play both offense and defense. Learn how to play the mid-fielder soccer position in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Defenders (also called backs or full backs) are the last line of defense before the goalie. Learn how to play the position of defender in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves.
Goal keepers are the only players on the field in soccer who are allowed to use their hands. Learn soccer goalie drills and skills in this free sports video on how to play goalie.
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.
Tim Boucher Tim Boucher is the head soccer coach at LaSalle Academy in South Bend, IN. Tim has been coaching 7th & 8th grade soccer for the past 6 years. For the past two years, he organized a soccer camp for kids in preschool-5th grade--the camp has had up to 400 kids participate in one summer. Tim loves the game of soccer and seeing players improve their skills!dkdk
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