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...

This video will highlight skills to practice to learn better control passing and ball handling.   The first example shows two players in two squares about 20 yards apart.   It is important to have a clean first touch to trap the ball.  The second touch is to return a controlled pass to your teammate.  A good trap and a firm accurate pass ensure that your teammate can control the ball a...

Here is a simple dribbling demonstration put on by Da Vaca.  You don’t have to understand Brazilian to understand that if you master this soccer dribbling skill you can beat defenders and get a shot or pass off.  Watch the drill, then watch it again and get outside and practice.  Make sure you practice accelerating your speed after you make your move. ...

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It’s like clockwork when you have a soccer field diagram before you and you are planning to teach the kids soccer formations and positions. It’s better to make the young kids between 4 to 6 years in age play in small sided soccer like a 3 v 3 or a 4 v 4 without any goalies. Then move to a 5 v 5 including a goalkeeper as the kids mature. There are several benefits. They enjoy the game ...

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...