This post is going to make your legs ache.  But it will help you build up your leg strength and will probably wear out your kids too! This soccer drill video features plyometric exercises which will help improve your explosiveness and improve the quickness in your step on the soccer field.  Don’t believe me?  Pick out one of these drills and have your players perform it three times each ...

Every sport I can think of can benefit from precision footwork.  There is no better way in my opinion to speed up your footwork than to do ladder drills at soccer practice.  My youth soccer players at U10 and U8 really enjoy the challenge of ladder drills.  This may come as a surprise to many soccer coaches and parents but it is true.  Soccer ladder drills don’t have to be as intricate ...

With so many skills to learn on the soccer pitch, sometimes proper instruction on heading the ball is overlooked.  Here is a great video from Jared Montz.  He outlines the simple steps to getting the most power and accuracy out of heading the soccer ball. The best way to practice this drill is with a partner.   Make sure that you begin with your feet planted on the ground and you strike the b...

Ever watch those pro’s on TV show off their skills?  They often start their juggling of the ball in a cool way.  I like to encourage my kids to juggle every day and try to add one more touch to their best performance.  After all, think about how many times you could juggle the ball if you added just one touch a day.  You would really improve your ball control. Here is Jared Montz showin...

Do you know what kids dread more than anything at soccer practice?  Stand on the line and pass to your buddy.  How lame is that drill.  Today’s soccer training video is in Portuguese,  but all you need to do is watch to understand how simple it is to spice up your passing drills. This soccer drill will show you how to make the player show for the ball and move to the pass.  It also inc...

How do you warm up before you hit the pitch?  I bet you get your gear on and then you do some informal stretches and then if you are lucky enough to have a great coach you do some warm up drills to get your feet moving and some touches on the soccer ball. I think today’s video will give you some excellent material not only to get your warmed up and ready to play but will also refine some e...

Most successful soccer players use a combination of speed and direction changes to beat their opponent to get to the net.  Today’s video showcases soccer legend Sergio Agaero.  He demonstrates a soccer move he calls the  “bait and switch.” The demonstration shows hot to use speed and a series of cuts and fakes to get a defender off balance.  I really like this video because ...