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Very Funny Soccer Bloopers

24 Jul 2009 02:03:54 GMT

You Have got to check out this very funny soccer bloopers video. Click here to view it.

Training The Core

22 Jul 2009 07:32:09 GMT

Article on the how, what and why of core training. Check it out. It includes videos too. Click here to view the video

Free Soccer Fitness Course

14 Jun 2009 04:12:01 GMT

Subscribe to a free soccer fitness course. It contains over 40 different tips sent directly to your email. Click here to subscribe to the course. It is FREE!

Over Speed Training: What is the optimal slope?

31 May 2009 00:10:01 GMT

Speed training consists of: your classic flat ground training, resistance speed training, and over speed training. This article will focus on the later, primarily what the optimal slope is for over speed training.

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Four Square Drill for Athletic Performance

14 May 2009 01:24:13 GMT

Utilize the four square drill to build agility, coordination, power, quickness. It does not require equipment to make. Just chalk or paint. Check out some sample drills by clicking here.

3 Basic Turns for u6+

30 Apr 2009 05:37:45 GMT

Keeping possession is one of the key factors we are taught at an early age in the Academies in England, the ability to keep the ball away from the opponent only has positive end results. I always tell my players: “If the other team doesn’t have the ball, they can’t score; if they can’t score, they can’t win”

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Passing and Receiving Part 1

30 Apr 2009 05:36:43 GMT

Being able to make and receive good passes is a crucial element in the game of soccer. The components that are inherent in a good pass are related to every aspect of the game-- technique, positioning, movement, pace and accuracy must be done correctly to execute a good pass.

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Passing and Receiving Part 2

30 Apr 2009 05:34:31 GMT

The first exercise, Circle Passing, keeps players moving in a fairly confined space, continues to develop the first touch and incorporates more parts of the body. The second exercise, 6 Man Passing Drill, develops the idea of making runs away from the pass to either check back into space or draw a defender away to make a channel for the passer and the checking player to make and receive a pass. Players will learn to act to create options rather than react to what happens.

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When Should you do speed trainng?

23 Apr 2009 02:54:59 GMT

Since speed is so critical to soccer is there a best time to work on speed so that it is maximized?

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How to use the Arms in Sprinting?

13 Apr 2009 08:09:09 GMT

Critical to speed in soccer is using your arms correctly. Have you ever tried to move your arms quickly while moving your legs (in a running motion) slowly? I will tell you right now it is down right difficult. The reason is the two are basically tied together. The body works in a way that allows the arms to drive the movement of the legs. If your arms move fast so do your legs.

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Start of a new era in Soccer Training Education

8 Apr 2009 06:20:44 GMT

This is a new start in Soccer Training Education. At one point this site was providing longer more in depth articles. I am looking to change that a bit and turn this site into more of a blog type of site. This means that you should get content more frequently but the articles will not be quite as long. Does that mean I will never provide longer more in depth articles? It does not. Does that mean the articles will provide no value? It does not mean that either. In the tips and shorter articles you will find drills, both animated and static that can be implemented both on the field and in the gym.

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Manchester United Speed Training Drill

4 Apr 2009 20:48:46 GMT

This is one of the best soccer specific drills out there. The reason it is one of the best is because you can work many of the attributes required for successful soccer speed. The routine below is devised from the Manchester United’s version of this exercise protocol.

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