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Soccer Tricks: The Drag Back
April 18, 2011 | Tips and Tricks | No Comments
The Drag Back is a popular soccer trick which can be used to quickly change direction and avoid an opponent. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Continue reading
Improving your weaker foot
March 4, 2011 | Tips and Tricks | No Comments
All soccer players have a preferred foot they use for dribbling, passing, shooting, etc. It doesn’t mean that the other foot can’t do anything, but maybe it doesn’t do it as well as the preferred foot. So how do you improve your so called “weaker” foot? Continue reading
Soccer Tricks: Inside Inside Outside
October 7, 2010 | Tips and Tricks | No Comments
This simple soccer trick can be very effective with deceiving an opponent into thinking you’re going in one direction, when in fact you go the other. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example, which includes a variation using the Outside Step Over to give you an alternative if an opponent begins to pick up on the trick. Continue reading
Soccer Tricks: The Dummy
October 1, 2010 | Tips and Tricks | No Comments
The Dummy is a simple but effective soccer trick used to deceive the opponent into thinking you’re receiving the ball, when in fact you allow it go by you while you turn and run onto it. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Continue reading
Soccer Tricks: Maradona/Zidane Turn
September 29, 2010 | Tips and Tricks | 1 Comment
This trick was made famous by both Diego Maradona of Argentina and Zinedine Zidane of France. It’s a spin type turn that allows you to avoid an opponent while changing direction quickly. With this article, we’ll provide step by step instructions as well as a video example. Continue reading
Where To Strike A Penalty Shot
September 13, 2010 | Advice for Players | No Comments
Ever since the penalty shot was first approved back in 1891, it has always been the most nerve-wracking moment for all to watch, especially for the player taking the shot! While goalkeepers are not expected to save a penalty shot, players taking it do miss on many occasions. But even if you’re nervous or do not strike the ball as hard as you wanted, a well placed shot will almost always guarantee a successful penalty shot. The question is where to place it? Continue reading
Soccer Tricks: The Step Over
September 8, 2010 | Tips and Tricks | No Comments
The Step Over is a classic move used to fool an opponent into thinking you’re making a pass when in fact you don’t! In this article, which includes a video example, we’ll be discussing the Inside Step Over, the Outside Step Over (also called the Scissors), the Double Step Over, and end with a variation of the Inside Step Over that includes a deceiving ball movement! Continue reading
