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QUOTE: Some people believe football…
August 19, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Some people believe football is a matter of life and death: I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that. — Bill Shankly
Free Dribbling
August 19, 2010 | Drills | No Comments
Free Dribbling is is a simple warm-up that can be used for all ages. The focus of this warm-up is having players getting lots of touches on the ball. It’s important for players to get lots of touches during every practice session and this drill is a great way to start. Continue reading
The History of the Offside Rule
August 18, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | 1 Comment
Even during the early years of soccer, the problem with players “goal hanging” was evident. Players would stand around the goal waiting for the right opportunity. In order to prevent this, the offside rule was born. Let’s take a look at the history of the offside rule. Continue reading
QUOTE: The only thing that has never changed…
August 17, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
The only thing that has never changed in the history of the game is the shape of the ball. — Denis Law
Four pieces to an effective soccer player
August 17, 2010 | Advice for Coaches | No Comments
If a player is a puzzle, there are four pieces to that puzzle that make it complete: Technique, Tactics, Fitness, and Mentality. You as a coach are responsible for creating and developing these pieces. Continue reading
QUICK FACT: Soccer and the Olympics
August 16, 2010 | The Beautiful Game | No Comments
Did you know that the Olympic committee allowed soccer as a competitive sport for the first time during the London Games of 1908? The countries of England, France, Denmark, Holland, and Sweden competed with England beating Denmark 2-0 in the final.
The Froggy
August 12, 2010 | Drills | No Comments
The diving header can be very difficult to master. The Froggy is a great drill to use for teaching how to do diving headers. However, before learning diving headers, make sure players have a good understanding of the basics in heading the ball. Continue reading
