Learn the Soccer Skills

No matter who you are, you can’t play the game of soccer well without skills. Skills are the things that fans and coaches want to see.

Whether you are a seasoned player or a complete beginner doesn’t matter. Skills in soccer are about doing the little basic things right. These basic things are what brilliance comes out from.

The guides below will teach you every aspect of the skill. Even advanced players will be surprised that they are doing some aspects of a skill wrong. This is why I encourage every player, regardless of skill level to read through these guides.

Performing skills is probably the most fun part of soccer. Master them and soccer will be a fun and successful experience for you.

Soccer Heading Guide

Many players think that heading is only used to score, that is is easy (all you need to do is stick your head out into the path of a ball right?), and that is hurts. All of these assumptions are false. This guide will teach players how to successfully use heading. Overcoming Fear of [...]

Soccer Dribbling Guide

Before a player even learns anything else, he or she needs to dribble. Dribbling allows players to control the ball, keeping possession of it. It is the foundation of every soccer player; and therefore should be mastered. The Dribbling Stance 1. Hands in athletic position. Many American player’s hand hang limply at there sides (I would [...]

Soccer Defending Guide

Defending is a skill that every player uses; yet, it is rarely taught throughly. This guide will try to give general defending form and tips, while giving specific techniques that actual defenders should use (such as the offside trap). Every player, even forwards, should read this guide; defending is a skill as vital as dribbling. The [...]

Soccer Shielding Guide

Shielding is used commonly in soccer, and is a vital skill to possess. Shielding is basically using your body (legally) to prevent a defender from taking the ball. It may seem one-dimensional, but shielding can be used in many ways. It is a skill every players should master. Every player will probably use shielding in [...]

Soccer Passing Guide

What do soccer players do the most of on the pitch? Shoot? Dribble? No, as you probably guessed the answer is passing. Passing the ball is the most used skill while playing soccer. Great players all know how to pass the ball well. You might be surprised as to how much there is to know [...]

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