How to Play Soccer

How to play soccer…  It seems like such simple question.  The answer is put the ball in the goal while using your feet.  That’s it.  If only things could really be that simple.

Do you really want to play the game?  If you are unsure, look at the soccer benefits page.

Soccer Basics

If you are serious about learning the game of soccer, you need to start with the somewhat boring soccer information first.  Trust me, once you learn this stuff, you will be much better equipped to start playing.

What is Soccer?

Learn what the beautiful game means to each of its counter-parts, while learning more about the game as a whole.

Soccer Rules

A simplified version of the rules that is perfect for beginners.  Written in an easy to read and understand format, this is a great way to start learning the rules.

Soccer Equipment

Proper equipment will allow you join leagues and play better and safer.  This guide informs you on all the different required equipment, and how to use it.

Choosing a Soccer Club

Learn all the factors that you should consider before choosing a club or league.

Soccer Skills

Now you need to start with the basics or each skill.  Learn the skills right or it will haunt you throughout you entire soccer career.

Soccer Shooting

Teaches proper shooting technique, how to bend the ball, all the soccer shots, and provides soccer shooting tips.  Learn to put the ball in the back of the net.

Soccer Passing

Teaches proper passing technique, passing tips, the different types of passes, passing vision, and passing plays.  Learn the most important skill.

Soccer Dribbling

Teaches the dribbling stance, when to dribble, how to beat defenders, and more.  Dribbling the ball will allow you to move with the ball.

Soccer Volley

Learn how to properly volley a soccer ball.  Also covers half-volleys and teaches how to keep them from going over the goal.

Soccer Heading

Teaches how to overcome fear of heading a ball, and how to head it properly.

Soccer Juggling

Learn why soccer juggling is important, how to become good at it, and how to use all the parts of the body (besides hands, arms, and elbows) to juggle.

Soccer Shielding

You use shielding more than you think, and this guide will teach you how to properly shield.  Proper shielding allows you to lose the ball less.

Soccer Positions

Soccer Forward

Learn if being a forward is for you and tips and tactics that will help you play forward.

Soccer Winger

Learn if being a winger is for you and tips and tactics that will help you play winger.

Furthermore

Even though it is still technical, you can have some fun while learning.  Fun is a lot of what soccer is about, so playing when you aren’t having fun is pointless.

A good place to learn how to play soccer is to look at the soccer player page.  There you will find every guide that a player needs to read.