Just like every other product, every soccer ball will eventually wear out to the point that it becomes impossible to use them. However, how fast it will take for your soccer ball to get to that stage will depend on personal behavior and environmental factors. Key Takeaways How long a soccer ball will last will …
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Soccer is a sport that has become a household name in most countries. Even little kids as young as 5 years old can be found around street corners playing soccer with excitement and enthusiasm. But we can’t mention soccer without talking about soccer balls. The game of soccer can’t happen if there are no soccer …
It is difficult to compile a list of interesting sports to either play or watch without including soccer in it. Soccer brings joy to those who accept it—even Americans who aren’t accustomed to playing or watching soccer can attest to this fact. Key Takeaways IFAB Laws of the Game don’t strictly specify the type of …
Summer comes with lots of outdoor activities. Young soccer players look forward to attending soccer camps that will allow them to hone their skills. However, not every parent is comfortable with the idea of sending their children to soccer camps. Key Takeaways Soccer camps are usually categorized into different age groups Soccer camps help in …
Standard 11v11 soccer also referred to as football outside of North America is no doubt the most popular sport on earth. It is enjoyed by both players and spectators of all age categories. It is estimated that as many as 250 million people in over 200 countries play soccer as a career. Judging from the …
For most people in America—immigrants and minorities—getting a soccer scholarship can be their surest ticket to obtaining a university or college education. Soccer scholarship gives athletes the opportunity to pay their tuition while still developing their soccer abilities. Thankfully, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) offers a scholarship for Division 1 and 2 levels. You …
Basketball and American football are two of the most cherished sports in America, although soccer is gradually gaining followership. Therefore, it is not surprising that most Americans have good knowledge of American football and basketball but a faint understanding of soccer. Being an American, you might probably be familiar with what drafting stands for in …
It’s okay if you have the intention of playing soccer but are concerned about how it might affect your body. Your health isn’t something you should put in jeopardy just because you want to have fun. The physical effects of soccer on the body of soccer players can be observed around their legs and the …
Soccer is designed to be more tactical than physical. That explains why soccer teams are always spending millions of dollars to hire the best coaches—and are quick to replace a coach when he or she fails to deliver the tactical prowess that will help the team win matches. Key Takeaways Strength is required in soccer …
Asthma is a lung disease where the airways become swollen, get narrower, and are blocked by excessive mucus secretion making it hard for the person to breathe. Also called bronchial asthma, the condition is a progressive condition and can only be managed with the right medication. According to Cleveland Clinic, over 25 million Americans (including …
Soccer over the years has gained massive recognition around the world although most Americans are just starting to appreciate it. Football and basketball have always been their top choice. The huge catalog of well-filmed and edited soccer clips on the internet is among the major reasons why soccer is gradually gaining followership in America. Key …
Soccer like other sports is always going through subtle alterations which makes it more organized and structured. Aside from knowing basic skills and tactics in soccer, players are expected to know how to defend a ball—regardless of the position they play Marking is a defensive tactic in soccer and its aim is to prevent opposing …
IFAB Laws of the Game, Law 13 clearly states that there are two types of free kicks namely direct and indirect free kicks. Every soccer player knows that a free kick presents a goalscoring opportunity, especially if the free kick is awarded close to the opponent’s 18-yard box. Key Takeaways Referees will award a free …
Soccer is a great competitive sport with lots of participants in all parts of the world. Perhaps, one of the reasons why the sport has become so popular is that it accommodates everybody from men to women to young adults and children. Over the years, soccer has grown from just being a competitive sport to …
In recent years, the love for soccer in America has taken an upward trend. Many young people in America are looking forward to becoming elite soccer players which is why a lot of soccer academies are springing up. Key Takeaways A soccer academy scouts for young talents and nurtures them to become professional soccer players …
With the growing love for soccer globally, more soccer balls are manufactured yearly to satiate the rising demand of teaming consumers. This is among the major reasons why both expensive and cheap soccer balls can be found in markets. Soccer balls are produced in numerous variations, from weight to material to size. Making the right …
Soccer players train together as a team. On average, they will spend 4 to 6 hours on training every day for 5 days a week. Take away 6 hours from 24 and you have 18 hours that can also be invested into practice. There is no shortcut to becoming an exceptional soccer player other than …
The first on the long list of don’ts for outdoor soccer shoes is never to wear them on concrete. This is because concrete surfaces have a coarse surface that will wear the studs and reduce their efficiency on the pitch. Also, with each step you take, you will feel the pressure of the molded studs …
Indoor soccer may share certain similarities with outdoor soccer but the choice of shoe is not one of them. Indoor soccer shoes are designed with gum rubber soles which makes them suitable for the smooth playing surface. Key Takeaways Indoor soccer shoes are designed for use in indoor soccer games like futsal They have lug …
Soccer players need to show remarkable strength, composure, and discipline to succeed in the game. Therefore, it is important that players wear the right gear and wear them properly. One of the gears that soccer players often struggle to wear properly is their soccer cleats. Before the advent of soccer cleats without laces, soccer players …