Soccer is a constantly evolving game, and most teams across the world have over the years adopted a more possession-based style of gameplay. Hence, great emphasis is placed on gaining possession of the ball. Teams are being drilled on the art of taking the ball away from opponents, at different positions on the field of …
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Speed is an important requirement in soccer for the players to get the job done better. Although this is a tough skill, every soccer player needs to master it to keep the defense from getting comfortable on the field. Most of the best teams in the world today have players with incredible foot speed. It …
Soccer is a fast-paced game; therefore, it is essential that players are capable of breathing while playing soccer. Usually, during the peak of soccer, especially when the temperatures are falling, soccer players often experience breath shortness while playing games or sometimes even after games. Sometimes a brief pause from the game’s action or taking a …
The game of soccer is a competitive one, there are always two teams. And each team always comes with a primary aim of coming out as the winner of the match. And this is why each team deploys every ability talent they’ve got in the team to come out the successful part. Speed is one …
The act of stopping a soccer ball, otherwise known as trapping, might look easy for anyone to do, however, it isn’t. Trapping a ball would mean the ball is already in motion coming towards you. A fast-moving ball can be dangerous if not properly controlled; add a spin to it, and you’re probably thinking of …
There’s little doubt that anyone who takes an interest in soccer dreamed of playing on the biggest stage as a professional soccer player. Playing outside on the lawn or at the local field, we have all imagined what doing it at a professional level would be like – the thrill of scoring wonderful goals, making …
Like every sport in the world, soccer players need support from fans to stay motivated on and off the pitch. The collective talent of a team can only take them so far without the unrelenting support from their fans. It is for this reason that home advantage takes a center stage in many of soccer’s …
Piet de Visser discovered the players Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne, Ronaldo, and David Luiz. De Visser invented a tactical code that can only be understood by him and his secretary. He affirms that this code is to help him take note of the abilities of a player in five stages. Using a plus and minus …
Soccer, either on an amateur or professional level, is an internationally acclaimed sport. In what officially started as players representing their national teams, the sport metamorphosed into club teams that brought together professional players from different nationalities. Many soccer players have had dreams of moving overseas to play soccer professionally. Each of them has their …
A pop sound when a player is hit on the knee while on the field of play can be painful for the player and detrimental to the team; it can keep the player out of field activities for a year or more. If left untreated, this injury usually impairs the player’s ability to use the …
Of course, the soccer shin guards play a vital role in protecting the player’s legs. And it will be right to keep them in top condition after use, as it will help retain their integrity and extend their useful life. Generally, one of the significant challenges most players face with the shin guard is the …
Soccer is a fast-paced and exciting game that requires healthy legs and knees, teamwork, agility, and coordination. However, over time soccer players have been known to sustain more serious knee injuries than other sports athletes. The reason for this is because of the fast, quick direction changes and pivoting that soccer games require. As a …
Having the right equipment for a task is crucial to successfully carrying it out. For example, the right kicking equipment for a soccer player is a dry soccer cleat be it leather, synthetic, or rubber. However, one might be left with a wet cleat due to adverse weather conditions. For instance, playing soccer in the …
A common hallmark of the greatest players of the beautiful game of soccer is the ability to thrive in difficult moments. In these instances, it seems as if these players were born for these moments. Like eagles, they soar and ride storms that cripple other men. This difference, this uniqueness, call it a gift, a …
Studies show that nearly half of all sprains on the ankle happen during athletic activity. In fact, it is estimated that 60 to 90% of soccer injuries happen in the lower limbs especially the ankle—and it is understandably so. From making sharp turns during dribbling attempts to locking your ankles to take a shot, or …
In soccer, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense. Without them, most soccer games will end in double-figure digit goals. This is why the goalkeeper with the cleanest sheets in any tournament is awarded the golden gloves statue. Ironically, maintaining a clean sheet for goalkeepers usually comes at a cost. For example, veteran goalie, …
Everyone loves a good striker on their team. But it’s usually a good defender that most soccer coaches struggle to find. Quite often, the defenders on a team are amateurs just starting to play. Or, they’re the players with weaker game skills but a stronger physique. And so, it’s not easy for an aspiring soccer …
The vulcanized rubber soccer ball was designed in 1855 by Charles Goodyear. Since then, more innovations have been applied to modern soccer balls used in the 21st century. In recent times, soccer balls are almost available in most stores around your neighborhood. However, most of these soccer balls come at a high price. Soccer balls …
The success of a good product greatly lies in its marketability, otherwise, it would not command much value to its intended consumers. The same principle is applicable in the world of soccer. Talent and skills can take a soccer player far but how well he’s able to market himself will keep him at the top. …
The clock has just hit 90 minutes which is supposed to be the maximum duration of a soccer game but the referee has not blown his whistle to signal the end of the game. Did the referee forget to look at his or her watch, you may ask? New inductees into the fan club of …