August 20, 2008 | Drills | No Comments
Developing foot speed with a ball is important for soccer players. A player who can run fast is great, but a player who can run fast with a ball at his/her feet while keeping control is better! It is best to start this at a young age so they can better develop this skill over time. Continue reading
The 2008 Olympic Finals is nearly here! On the Men’s side, Argentina will face Nigeria. Argentina beat Brazil 3-0 in the Semi-finals. Nigeria beat Belgium 4-1 in the Semi-finals. On the Women’s side, USA will face Brazil. USA beat Japan 4-2 in the Semi-finals. Brazil beat Germany 4-1 in the Semi-finals. The Women’s final will be played on August 21st. The Men’s final will be played on August 23rd. Who will win the Gold? Vote now! Please choose both a Women’s and Men’s team.
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August 19, 2008 |
Rules |
No commentsIn short, a yellow card is used to caution a player. A red card is used to send off a player. But for what reason? Let’s take a closer look as to why a referee would discipline a player. Continue reading
Are you looking to coach your little son or daughter but you’ve never played soccer before? Have you played soccer all your life and would now like to share your experience and expertise with younger players? If you fit one of those, or anything in between, don’t worry. There are coaching courses you can take. Continue reading
Did you know that between the 7th and 9th century a violent game emerged between villages? The object of the game was for one village to force a ball into the center square of the enemy’s village. The game became so violent that neighboring villages and towns would take cover and block their windows. It was said that murder or manslaughter were the only restrictions to the game.
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Hamstring injuries are commonplace in the game of soccer. Players who have experienced them during their careers can attest that such injuries can be long standing and reoccurring. The shear nature of the game requires explosive movements and quick changes of direction, asking the body to produce great amounts of force in very little time. Continue reading
