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How to Shield the Ball Properly in Soccer (10 Tips)
At any level, shielding the ball in a game of soccer is an important skill to have.
This is more so for players in specific positions than others, but useful for everyone.
Shielding the ball is when a player in possession places their body as a barrier between the ball and the opponent.
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How to Get Better at Soccer in 1 Week (Solo Training Guide)
It takes years and years of hard work and practice to make it to the very top of the game.
However, there are actually loads of things you can do to get better at soccer in just one week.
With extra time and effort out on the training pitch, you’ll soon see improvement on your touch, control and technique.
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How to Play Soccer Tennis (Improve Touch and Creativity)
Soccer tennis is not only a great way to hone your touch and technique, but it’s also a great way to keep training sessions fun, fresh, and interesting.
The game is very easy and quick to set up, and it tests players’ touch, control, reactions, agility, and teamwork.
With so many benefits to be gained from playing it, soccer tennis is certainly worth trying out if you haven’t already had the chance!
Here’s a guide of instructions, scoring, and variations to help you use it on your next training session.
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The Complete Goalkeeper Training Guide (Drills and Tips)
As it’s a very unique role, goalkeepers have a lot of different responsibilities and requirements placed on them in comparison with other players.
This means that they have their own training regime to work through which not only focuses on their shot-stopping, ball-handling, and reflexes but their footwork, positioning, and agility, too.
In addition to this, they have to be very brave, focused, and committed, command their box, and communicate clearly with their defenders if they’re to consistently keep clean sheets.
With this complete goalkeeper training guide, you can greatly improve your goalkeeping abilities through the drills and tips we outlined above.
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How to Run a Terrific Soccer Practice (21 Tips)
There are absolutely loads of things you can do to ensure that each soccer practice is better than the last.
While much of it boils down to just how much hard work and effort you put into preparing and planning sessions, equally important is how you manage the practices and engage with your players.
Creating a positive, encouraging and supportive team environment really is key as this will get everyone looking forward to your terrific soccer practice each and every week.
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