Have you ever had a calf cramp? Do you know how intense it is? In case you didn’t know, calf cramps will probably put you out of the game before you could “spell cramps.” As harmless as calf cramps may seem, it can be excruciating while it lasts. Due to the contraction of your muscle, …
Soccer has the largest fan following in the sporting world with the simplest of rules on the street. All you need is a soccer ball and a handful of peers to ignite the competitive spirit of scoring goals! But what if you want to learn a few skills and get comfortable with the ball at …
For almost every soccer move, you will need your ankles intact so they make their impacts more effective. Unfortunately, only professional soccer players know how to do this the right way and have perfected the act of locking their ankles when playing. If you’re learning how to play, you need to know that locking your …
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. It does not matter if one plays professionally or just for fun. As part of the process, soccer players ideally train and try to keep their bodies in prime position to play. In soccer, there are high and low moments that players go through …
Soccer has fun oozing from it on any side of the pitch you watch it from. Whether it’s from the stands at the stadium or your couch at home, it really draws you in on every move and every kick. And back when I pulled my soccer socks up as a kid, it was to …
You need a lot of freedom in movement when playing soccer. And it is the strategy of every defending team to deny the other that freedom of movement and ball possession. The defensive plays have evolved largely from the earlier “Man-Marking” concept. We have zonal and tactical defending that covers up on the lapses of …
Stomach cramps are also known as side stitches. They are very common among athletes, especially soccer players. It can simply be explained as a pain usually felt around the groin area of the body which can either be mild or so intense that it can stop you from engaging in any regular activity. Stomach cramps …
Soccer merchandise is a massive industry that yields a hefty revenue for numerous global brands. This is one of the major reasons why soccer sponsors pay huge sums of dollars to display their logos on visible parts of soccer jerseys. Apart from simply serving the purpose of differentiating soccer teams on the pitch, soccer jerseys …
Losing your form in soccer leaves you feeling like a dinosaur on the pitch. You run out of your breath, can’t lose the man marking you, and even miss out on open goals! But now that it’s evident that you’ve lost your form, let’s talk about how to get it back? Soccer is one of …
Soccer shoes, sometimes referred to as cleats in parts of North America, are the appropriate footwear for soccer players. Soccer shoes designed for grass pitches normally come with studs on their outsole to enhance grip. Human feet are distinct in shapes and sizes which is why getting the perfectly fitting pair of soccer shoes from …
For thousands of years, shoelaces have been used in fastening shoes to the feet. Originally, early shoelaces were produced cotton, leather, jute, fur, hide, and other similar materials. Modern shoelaces are mostly made with synthetic fibers which are more durable and efficient than their predecessors. In soccer, the lacing and knotting technique a player uses …
