Five Things That You Can Do To Improve Your Soccer Game

Jordy Villagomez

October 22, 2013

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                                Five Things You Can Do To Improve Your Soccer Game

1.    Start Juggling. Juggling is the ability to keep the ball in the air continuously with your feet. Even though juggling doesn’t help you on the court, it lets you develop the feel for the ball. You need to be comfortable with the ball. To do this you have to curl your toes, lock your ankles, and kick with your laces. This will help you control your passes later on (Parker).

2.    Dribbling. The ability to dribble a ball is necessary for all player to master. The player must be able to dribble past a defender. You must be able to be in complete control of the ball to excel in soccer, you have to be able to deflect a defender and keep the ball safe ("The Soccer Essentials").

3.    Passing and shooting. To pass and shoot a ball properly will come in handy in a soccer game. Passing makes a good team, soccer is all about passing and then finishing with a shot. A team that can not pass or shoot accurately will not be successful. Another thing to have in mind is, shot power comes from a perfect technique ("The Soccer Essentials").

4.    Don’t be afraid. When you are not playing try to do tricks and moves you see the professionals do. This is the best time to practice skill to be prepared for the next game. Practice new skills or master the skills you already know. Always remember the professionals also started somewhere, they “weren't always as comfortable doing those things” (E.).

5.    Watch and understand soccer. Watch the professionals and how they react to different situations. Watch at least one game of soccer a week. Learning to avoid dangerous circumstances comes from experience, but also from being open-minded. To play weel on the court you must “interact with [your] teammates” (Parker).

Works Cited

E., Steve. "Simple Tips for Improving Your Soccer Game." CoachUp. N.p., 19               

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Parker, and Walsh. "5 Ways to Improve Your Soccer Skills in Your

Backyard."Soccer Training Solutions. N.p., 15 Jan. 2012. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

"The Soccer Essentials." The Soccer Essentials. N.p., 10 Nov. 2011. Web. 22

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