Complete Soccer Guide

Crossing is a skill I see many players struggle with, yet I almost never see coaches teaching proper crossing technique.

Crossing is simple to learn and will help you set up goals. While wingers cross the ball most don’t believe the notion that “only wingers should learn crossing.” Every position (except center defenders) will cross during games if they make good runs so almost ever player should learn the skill.

This article will teach proper crossing technique and provides tips on becoming a great crosser.

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Your ability to receive a soccer ball determines your effectiveness as a player.

If you have a poor first touch you will lose the ball before you can do anything.

If you have a great first touch you have more time to look for a pass, dribble, and shoot. Soccer becomes easier.

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Many players are never taught to use their arms. Learn to use them to get an edge over other players.

Using your arms is an easy skill to learn and it will noticeably improve your game.

This article provides a few benefits of using your arms in soccer and tips on learning the skill.

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If you’re like most players, you rely on one type of soccer shot – the standard shot.

This limits your effectiveness because different types of soccer shots are more effective in some situations.

This article will teach you how to do the 7 types of soccer shots and when you should use them.

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Kicking a soccer ball is the most complicated soccer skill.

Unfortunately, most players never receive formal training on proper technique. They are forced to use “trial and error” to improve their kick.

Learning how to kick a soccer ball through “trial and error” is difficult and takes a long time.

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Every position defends in games, yet most coaches don’t teach players how to defender properly.

Coaches often say things like “don’t stab” or “get goalside” during games but these phrases are hardly a substitute for teaching players to defend.

It’s not surprising that almost all beginners and some advanced players don’t know how to defend properly.

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