One of the most overlooked positions on a soccer team is the goalkeeper. Yet this person is one of the most important players on any team. Learning what it takes to be the keeper is the first step in learning how to coach your soccer goalkeeper. More: continued here
Entries from April 2nd, 2009
The World Cup and Letting Go of the Past
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The 18th World Cup was an enjoyable event to see sporting loving nations come together. Unfortunately, the referees made some bad calls and my beloved Socceroos coped a lot of them. Whether the calls were right doesn’t matter, as you’re about to learn the need to let go of your past to have true happiness. [...]
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Soccer Equipment – What Do You REALLY Need?
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
When your child takes up a new sport, like soccer, it can seem a little overwhelming at first to buy all the necessary equipment. But if you can afford to buy good quality soccer equipment then your investment will pay for itself by withstanding a lot of the rough usage and vigorous activity that goes [...]
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5 Ways to Become a Better Footballer (Soccer Player)
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
Football (or soccer as the ‘non-Brits’ refer to it as) is the most popular sport in the World. Millions of people play, at various levels, every single day. Most people play for fun, others professionally, however the aim of the game is almost always the same – WIN! More: continued here
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How to Use the Opponent’s Offside Trap to Your Advantage
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The offside rule added a whole new dimension to soccer. New tactics were made up and teams had to improve their teamwork. Find out what outside is and how you can use it to your advantage. More: continued here
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Goal Posts – What Size to Buy?
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The range of sizes for goal posts on offer in the market place often causes confusion when deciding which to buy. Let us shed a bit of light on which size goal posts you should buy. More: continued here
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5 Useful Soccer Tricks
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
A list of 5 very useful soccer tricks. They’re not hard to learn. These tricks can be used in matches on and off the grass. More: continued here
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The Seal Dribble
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
An article about the controversial soccer skill, the Seal Dribble. Who uses it and how should you defend it? More: continued here
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Players Communicating During a Soccer Game
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The backbone to any soccer team is communication. It doesn’t matter if your team has the best skills and the strongest players. If you do not have clear communication amongst the players on the field, your team will fall apart. Every team must have a pre-selected vocabulary that all the players understand. Your team must [...]
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A-League Grand Final Preview
April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · General News
The biggest day in Australian football is finally here. After a long and arduous A-League season Melbourne host Adelaide in the Grand Final tomorrow. This rivalry is as big as, if not bigger than the Sydney FC V Melbourne rivalry, and no matter what happens, this Grand Final is bound to be a fiery encounter. [...]
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