Creating a Wall
Creating a defensive wall when a freekick is being taken is one of the most underappreciated and misunderstood aspects of soccer. If a wall is incorrectly placed and does not carry out the responsibilities of a wall, disaster can strike in the form of a goal. Read more
90% Mind – 10% Legs
Mind over matter. The power of the mind has proven to be the most powerful force on earth over and over. In the realm of business, health, relationships and even sports, the mind is the catalyst to success and often greatness.
Realizing that soccer is a very physically demanding sport is crucial. However, this does not suggest the physical aspect of soccer is the dominating characteristic of soccer. Being in shape, fast and strong will absolutely help in the making of a great player, but all great players have one common characteristic: they understand the game. Read more
5 steps to becoming a successful central defender
As the different formations used in soccer have been manipulated and re-created, much of the responsibilities of each position have remained the same – for the most part. This holds especially true for the central defender.
The central defender is always the last line of defense (aside from the goalie) and is always the foundation of a successful team – the brain of a proper functioning system.
Here are 5 tips to becoming a successful central defender: Read more
3 Steps to Stopping a Counter Attack
Your team is at the opponents goal and is about to score a goal. A lot of players commit because the situation looks promising. Suddenly, the defense gets the ball –or the goalie grabs the ball – and it is quickly cleared down field. Uh oh…it’s a counter attack. You begin to backtrack and realize that you and your other defender are the only two players back while they attack with 3…and here comes the 4th. Read more
Fundamental Soccer Strategies of the Stars
“I don’t believe there is such a thing as a ‘born’ soccer player. Perhaps you are born with certain skills and talents, but quite frankly it seems impossible to me that one is actually born to be an ace soccer player.” – Pele
So you think you’ve got the dribbling skills to nutmeg the best? Your bicycle kick wows all of your friends? Think of yourself as the second coming of Lionel Messi? All these showboat moves mean nothing unless you know the basics fundamentals of soccer. Read more