Everyone wants to warm up for a practice or game by shooting on goal.  But the most fundamental soccer skill that leads to great teamwork and ball movement on the soccer field is passing.  If you can build a great passing game on your team you can elevate your soccer status to a whole new level. Today Jared Montz from the onlinesocceracademy.com has a great video to teach the fundamentals. The ...

As an older adult I look at my young son with amazement and appreciation.  The best thing about asking a child what they what to be when they grow up is that you know that they believe they can be that person.  As parents we support that dream or idea.  As we get older we tend to complicate our outlook on life by “making the safe decision” or not “taking risks” because ...

On this blog I really like to focus on how to build the skills of our young players and build their love of the beautiful game.   Part of that appreciation is to take care in being safe on the field.  You probably think of shin guards and goalie gloves and maybe some athletic tape or a first aid kit.   Do not overlook the safety of what is on the field.  The soccer goals themselves. You ma...

The best way to learn a skill is often to see a demonstration.  This video will show you how to throw the soccer ball in the proper way. This video is designed for players in the U6 and U8 age group and parents of players can benefit from this soccer drill as well. Throw In Guidelines: 1. Player must use both hands 2. The throw in must come from straight behind, no sloppy side angels. 3. Both o...

One of the most basic soccer drills with a partner is the direct shot on goal.  The simplest way to do this drill is to have one player post up at the top of the box, and lay off the ball to the right or left of the goal.  The shooter should target the right or left side of the goal away from the goalkeeper.  As your aim and skill improves be more aggressive in refining your aim to the upper a...

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Have you ever thought about using a soccer field diagram in order to devise practice sessions as they are of great value? The importance of documenting the plans carved out for the training season has already been discussed earlier. It gives a lot of flexibility in terms of making any changes in the plan as and when required. When you decide soccer formations for your players, make it a point tha...