Tweet Here is a simple Soccer Drill to show you how to strike a soccer ball for a shot on goal.   Now there is no wrong way to put the ball in the back of the net, after all you can use your knee if it gets the job done! But for sake of proper technique, and a way to practice striking the ball with power and force this demonstration is one to practice. When you approach the ball you want to plan...

Tweet As a coach and a parent you realize that if you don’t control the middle of the field, it is very difficult to win a soccer game.  Midfield players are responsible for the largest area of the field and need to be in tremendous physical shape.  Skills like passing, trapping, and making effective distributions with the soccer ball are essential.  Watching David Beckham will show you h...

Tweet Scoring goals in soccer puts points on the board, but good defense wins games.   Your strikers can be the best in the world, but without a strong defense supporting your goalie your team will not win the game. The fundamental object of playing defense in the game of soccer is to prevent the other team from scoring.   There are several ways to do this and all are important skills that whe...

Tweet When you think of offense on the soccer field you think of scoring goals.   Players in the forward position are the highest goal producing position on the field.  In order to get into scoring position, any player must work with his or her teammates to create space and opportunities for the ball to be played forward into the opposing team’s goal area.   Playing the ball forward can...

Tweet As I get older my admiration and respect for goal keepers increases.  One thing that is a given, as your child grows up the players will get stronger and more aggressive so it is very important to learn the basic fundamentals early to prevent injuries later on.  I have commented on this blog before about how I play in a men’s league with other soccer coaching friends,  during these ...

Tweet Soccer drills that focus on dribbling the ball may not always excite your kids.  But these skills are vital to improving ball control skills that can make a difference between scoring a goal and getting stripped. This video shows simple back and forth drills to dribble the soccer ball.    Each pass shows you how to use a different part of the foot.  You can dribble with the inside of th...

Tweet Penalty kicks in soccer are an easy goal, right?  Much like the free throw in a basketball game it seems like there is no reason why any player should miss a chance to place the ball in the back of the net from a position that can be practiced over and over again.  You know the distance, the goal size, and you can practice the placement repeatedly.   But ahh the pressure of the game.  A...