The standard pass should be performed using the inside of your foot.
Your place-foot and body should point at your target. You also should follow through towards your target.
This pass usually used in shorter distances when the area the ball travels through is clear of defenders. It’s the most common type of pass, so master it.
Air Pass
This pass is usually aimed straight at teammates and is used for longer passes and when there are defenders in the way of the pass. You can also use this pass to cross the ball.
You can use the inside of the foot or the laces. This pass should be firm, but not as strong as a shot.
Kick under the ball and follow through in an upward kicking motion. This will send the ball flying through the air.
Chipped Pass
This pass is often used to lead a teammate. It’s used to chip the ball over an opponent and into space.
This pass should be soft and have backspin.
To perform this pass, kick the grass under the ball and follow through slightly. This will produce a light, high pass with backspin.
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If you watch professionals, you see that they don't just use one type of shot. You will often see them bend the ball into the net, or chip the ball over the keeper. If you look closer, you will see that the way pros strike the ball varies greatly.
Why do they use different types of soccer shots?
Different types of shots are used for different situations. If you are one-on-one with the keeper, you wouldn't slam the ball into the upper ninety. No, you would probably place the ball with the inside of your foot into the back of the net.
That's why it's so important to master many different types of shots along with improving your own standard shot (the one you use the most).
5 Types of Soccer Shots
Learn the 5 different types of soccer shots. Master them, and take your shooting game to the next level.
Standard Shot
The standard shot is the one that you use the most. Your standard shot can actually be another type of shot, but for most people it is coming at the ball from the side, and striking it with your laces.
Some people (like me) have a unique standard shot. That is, it is a combination of a standard shot and straight shot.
It is important to constantly tweak this shot (make changes that improve it) to get the most out of it.
Straight Shot
The straight shot is great because:
It is easier to keep low
You don't need to strike the ball at an angle.
Think of the advantages of the second point. In tight situations where you before would have to beat defender to get space to shoot, you can now fire off a shot.
This, along with the fact that straight shots are often low to the ground, makes for a vital shot to learn.
Inside Shot
When you kick the ball with the inside of your foot (like you would perform a pass), you are using an inside shot.
This shot is great because of one thing: accuracy. You will find that many professionals use this shot on breakaways and other shots that are close to the goal.
Outside Shot
This shot is probably used the least often, but for players who are good at it, it can produce great results. To perform this shot, slice the ball with the outside of your foot.
The benefit of this shot is that the ball can bend really well if you hit it right.
Toe Shot
Many players start out by kicking the ball with their toe. They quickly are taught otherwise though, and this shot isn't really thought about.
I don't recommend using it as a standard shot, but when the ball is out of reach, and you need to fire off a quick shot, the toe shot is actually a great option.
Bending Shot
You need to use either the outside or inside of your foot to bend the ball. So really it isn't its own unique shot, just a variation of other types of shots.
The benefit of bending the ball is you can shoot around defenders, and can confuse the goalie.
Training Different Shots
Since you now know how to perform different types of shots, and know the power of them, I'm sure you are eager to get out on the pitch to apply what you learned.
I recommend going the 80-20 approach. Train your standard shot 80 percent of the time (or 8 out of 10 shots) and other shots 20 percent of the time (2 out of ten shots).
Learning each type of soccer touch is vital to moving forward with ball control and dribbling. A good dribbler knows when to cut outside or inside, roll the ball away from an opponent, or dribble quickly through open space.
The touches that you learn this article are the basis for ball control. Work on these touches in every training session, daily if you can. Through practice, you will improve your control over the ball.
Inside or Lace of Feet to Dribble?
Many players beginning to dribble and control the ball ask this question.
Types of Soccer Touches
Lace
The lace touch is the touch that you will use the most when dribbling. Using it moves the ball straight. Players should use it when there is open space, and they want to dribble with speed.
To perform a lace touch, use the area around your shoe laces to chop the ball forward. Touch the ball so that is stays close to you.
Inside
The inside of the foot is used to used to cut past players and to dribble forward while the body shields. It can be used to fake a shot.
To perform an an inside-of-the-foot cut, use the inside of your foot and touch the side of the ball. The ball should go across your body. To dribble forward using the inside of the foot, (useful because you can shield while dribbling), turn your body towards the ball. The leg farthest away from the body will dribble while the lead leg should take steps forward.
Outside
The outside touch is very quick, making it easy to quickly accelerate past a defender. You can also use this touch to dribble forward quickly if you want to dribble towards the side.
To perform an outside cut (assuming with you’re using your right foot), use the inside of your foot to touch the left side of the ball. You can touch more towards the middle if you want to move forward and to the side.
Sole
The sole can be used in many circumstances. It can be used to beat defenders, turn, fake a pass, just naming some examples. This touch is the hardest to learn for beginning players, but mastering it adds a whole new level to your control and dribbling.
To perform a sole touch, first put your foot lightly on the ball. Now roll the ball in any direction you want. Your other foot should hop slightly when you roll the ball.
The Aspects of Ball Control
Learning and mastering all of these touches is the key to great ball control. You will find that once you master the touches, building up to even the most advanced of soccer moves comes easily.
The forward (or striker) scores most of the goals. This player can be absolutely vital to the team because he receives the most chances close to the goal.
The forward usually plays defense only when the ball is in the opposite team’s defense half. He is the only player that can ball-watch while the ball is in his team’s defensive half. He should always be prepared to make a run though.
Aspects of Top Forwards
These traits make up a good forward. If you have them, consider becoming a forward. If you don’t have some of these traits, and you are a forward, work on them.
Speed
To be a successful forward, you need blazing fast speed. You will often receive balls over the heads of defenders that you must run on. You also will be making runs, beating players, and attempting to block passes. All of these things require speed.
Note that there are some forwards that aren't very fast. Most of the time these forwards play a supporting role to a fast forward. Still, the faster you are the better.
Shooting Ability
Shooting ability is what makes forwards like David Villa and Fernando Torres great. To be a forward, you need to master every shot. You should be able to shoot a bomb from far distance, straight kick when you don’t have space for an angle shot, and place the ball passed the goalkeeper. You should also focus on faking shots or shooting with defenders near you.
Dribbling Ability
You will have to beat players to get a shot off and dribble at speed to set off a break-away. You need to be comfortable dribbling with speed and beating players one versus one.
Ball Control
As a forward, you will receive balls in the air, balls on the ground, and through balls. You need to know how to effectively receive all of them.
Volleying Ability
As a forward, you will receive many crosses. It is very important that you can volley the ball into the net.
Heading Ability
Again, you will receive crosses. You need to be able to use your body and win a header. You should know how to head the ball downward so it is harder to save and doesn't go over the goal.
[IMPORTANT] Soccer Forward Training Tips
Shoot
A forward’s primary job is to score. To score, you must shoot. This means shoot at every opportunity. Shoot from far away, shoot whenever you are in or near the box. If there isn’t a shot available make one.
Check and Shield
It’s bad practice for your team to always kick the ball over the defense. Sometimes, you want to check your shoulder for incoming defenders before receiving the ball. Once you receive it shield, and look to pass to someone on the wing.
Try shooting a ball you are on top of. It is much harder to shot, and you lose power and accuracy.Shooting a ball that is at an awkward position will take much of the power off of your shot.
How you touch the ball depends on what type of shot you are using. You need to approach the ball at an angle when using a standard shot, for instance, while setting yourself up for a straight shot is much easier.
Additionally, your touch should be away from defenders so they cannot block the shot, or take the ball away from you.
You can either touch the ball with the inside, the outside, or the laces of your foot. With practice, you will learn how touch the ball so you can get a shot off effectively.
Learn more by reading Looking to Shoot
2. Look Up (optional).
Before shoot the ball, you may want to look up at the goalie to see where he/she is. This allows you to decide where to shoot. Only do this if you have enough time to pick your head up. There will be many times though, where you do not have time for this.
Notice that I didn't tell you to look up to see where the goal is. You should develop your soccer radar, so this is unnecessary; however, if you haven’t you can take a peek at the goal, but it is best if you always know where the goal is.
3. Look at the Ball
This is a part that beginning players often get wrong. They naturally want to look at the ball, but with all the confusion going on around them, they look up at opposing players, at the goal, and at the goalie.
This leads to the player “just kicking the ball and hoping.” The player has little control over where the ball goes, and so it often misses the goal.
To avoid this, you need to look at the ball for the entire shooting procedure. Stare at the part of the ball that you want to strike and focus on hitting it there.
To do this, it is important to know the parts of a soccer ball.
4. Place your foot.
Many shooters only think about the foot that kicks the ball, but much of the power of the shot depends on where you place your place foot (the foot not shooting the ball). You can greatly alter your shot, just by slightly changing the position of your place foot.
To place your place foot, you perform a little hop. You probably do this already, but haven’t noticed it before. It is important that you practice this because it is a very important part of the soccer shot.
Depending on the type of soccer shot, you should put your place foot in different positions, but in general, you should place your place foot even with the ball. If you want some more loft on the ball, you can place your foot slightly behind the ball, while if you need to keep the ball on the ground (or you are running) you can place your foot a little ahead of the ball.
Width-wise, you should keep your foot at a comfortable place. Many players have there place foot way too far away (width-wise) from the ball, and this results in shots that go way wide of the goal.
Place foots for specific shots are covered in the types of soccer shots article.
5. Swing your arms.
Swinging your arms fluidly while shooting provides balance, and increases power. This may seem small, but it will improve your shot.
Look at using your arms in soccer to learn more.
6. Bring back your shooting leg.
You want to bring it back as far as you comfortably can. Your leg should create a v-shape. The farther you bring your leg back, the more chance you have for momentum.
Many players don’t go back far enough. Just making this easy adjustment can have a huge effect on the power of your kick.
7. Lock your ankle.
When I say “lock your ankle”, I don’t mean that you should tighten it like you are flexing. I simply mean that your ankle should be firm, and straight (like a putting wedge) for maximum accuracy.
9 DON’T Lean over the ball.
I often hear coaches yell “learn over the ball” when a player strikes the ball over the net and “lean back” if a player doesn't get enough loft on the ball.
Both of these are completely wrong and throw off a shot. All you need to do is try leaning back when shooting, and you will realize how much difficult it makes it. Leaning forward of backward decreases power, and makes shooting more comfortable.
A slight lean either way is okay, but in the end, it is what is comfortable for you. Leaning backwards or forward only hinders your shooting ability.
So where does all the poor advice come from? Think about this: when you lean back, you naturally put your place foot behind the ball, and when you lean forward you put your place foot forward. Where you put your place foot does matter. Leaning over the ball does not, and I know that from experience.
10. Strike it.
How you strike a ball depends on what type of soccer shot you are performing. The important thing to work on is hitting the ball with the right part of your foot at the right part of the ball. This takes practice, but once you get used to it, your accuracy will improve dramatically.
11. Follow through.
I can’t stress enough how important a good follow through it. I know personally that the power and accuracy of my shot improved greatly when I started doing it.
All you need to do is continue through the ball. I see many players who shot the ball with good velocity, but then stop short instead of following through. The result is the effect you would get from chipping a soccer ball.
So follow through as if the ball was still there. Many players find it helpful to focus on landing on their shooting foot.
12. Follow it up.
Once you take your shot, make it a habit to sprint towards it. Sometimes, you can get your own rebound, while your fellow teammates and the opposition are staring at your shot’s beauty.
This may not seem important, but if you can score just one goal by following up your own shot, it is worth it right? Here is a video that explains everything.
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If professional soccer players have anything in common, it is this: Most of them can juggle for a long, long time.
Juggling is considered by many to be the ultimate skill for soccer players, because it emphasizes technical skills and does a great job of getting your feet comfortable with the ball. While most first-time jugglers might only be able to keep the ball in the air for two or three touches, practice can lead to quick results. The best soccer players can juggle as long as they want.
Dylan Tooby has experience coaching both college and youth soccer teams. He has always emphasized juggling to his players. "If you can control the ball in the air," Dylan said, "you can control the ball on the ground, which is where the ball is normally."
Dylan has several points of emphasis for those new to juggling:
Keep your toe down and ankle locked, and try to hit the ball with the laces of your shoe.
Start with the ball in your hand, drop it to your dominant foot and hit it back into your hands. Then you can try to hit it twice with your dominant foot. Keep progressing.
Once you're comfortable just using your dominant foot, try alternating feet.
Set goals for yourself. Try to get five touches without using your hands by the end of the week. Once you reach that, go for 10 the next week.
Practice! Hard work gets results.
Here is a video of Dylan explaining the basics of juggling: ----------------------------------------------->
Lots of players ask me: "What position should I play?"
My answer to them: "What position do you want to play?"
If you are struggling to find the best position for yourself on the field, I would first ask yourself this question. Instead of worrying about what position is best for you, decide what position you want to play.
Once you have decided what position you want to play, determine what the most important skills and traits are for that position and then set out a plan to get them.
Let's take a look at an example:
Basically everyone wants to be a striker.
Who wouldn't want to be? You get to score goals and win games for your team.
Realize there also comes a lot of expectation and pressure with the position, but if you are a real player this should motivate you and not discourage you or make you nervous.
Now what skills and traits are necessary to play in the striker's position?
Well first you obviously need to be able to score goals.
How can you become a better goal scorer?
(1) Shoot everyday.
(2) Spend 10 minutes before and after practice working on your finishing.
(3) Watch great strikers online and learn from them.
Next you need to have good ball control and a first touch to receive passes and set yourself up for goal scorer opportunities.
How can you improve your ball control and first touch?
(1) Juggle everyday.
(2) Practice passing and receiving into space against a wall.
(3) Watch great strikers online and learn from them.
On the physical side of things you need to be strong to be able to hold off defenders and keep your position in dangerous areas.
How do you become stronger?
(1) Do strength-training exercises every 2nd day.
(2) Adjust your diet and eat more muscle-building foods.
(3) Learn how to protect the ball with your body.
Alright, so you know now what you have to do to develop the skills necessary for your position.
Now it's up to you to stay on top of yourself and put in the work necessary to become the player you want to be.
If you can't win the spot on your team for the position you desire, don't get frustrated. Just realize you need to develop more, learn more, and get even better.
If you are a serious Soccer player and you are willing to do anything to achieve your goals, then this will not discourage you but motivate you to improve even more.
What position do you want to play? It's up to you.
Its Joel here and today I want to talk about working as a team. You should never try taking the ball to the goal when you’re in a bad position. Search for a teammate who’s ready to help you if you’re in an area where you’re crowded. Pass the ball to them rather than trying to make the goal.A good soccer player will pass it back to you when they need assistance.
To improve endurance, do long distance runs while it is your off season. A lot of soccer players run up to 8 miles during each game.
If you are at center-field, keep an eye on what transpires on each end of the field. Be ready to be passed the ball from either side and immediately get it transferred to the opposite side right away. Always be aware of the open players and defense.
Don’t ever give up, run with vigor, keep on the move and inspire those around you.
Learn how to use different parts of your foot as you learn to play soccer. This will allow you to stay in control of the ball no matter where the defenders are.
Team Goals
While it’s essential to make goals for yourself, you should also keep the team goals in mind. Soccer needs an entire team of effective players, so team goals must be more important than your own.
Don’t be overly confident as you play.You might be very talented, but something unexpected can always happen. When you play like you are untouchable, distractions or the unexpected can drive your game off course.
Play soccer indoors every once in inclement weather.Indoor soccer fields are smaller field in an indoor arena. This causes you develop your skills in the off-season. This will translate to better your outdoor performance when you play outdoors again.
Professional Player
Observe a soccer professional player who plays in your position. You can improve your game by imitating the professional player’s techniques and strategies. If you notice the player has their own special moves, try to adopt them.
Learn things from your errors. Pay attention to players dribble and try to imitate their technique.
If you are trying out to join a soccer team, show off what you know well instead of moves you are not comfortable with.
This is sometimes the best card you have in the game. When you find an open spot, communicate it to your teammate that has the ball. Learn the soccer terms that tell your teammates learn what needs to be done.
You need to triangulate if you wish to get through those tight defenses. Always be willing to help a teammate who are in the same thing.
There are many highs and lows that come quickly in the game of emotions involved when playing soccer.By learning to get rid of negativity and embrace the positive, you can increase the confidence of the whole team. Confidence is often make the difference between victory and defeat.
A good player always stays in great shape. This is done by combining exercise and a good diet. You should concentrate on building strength and cardiovascular health as well as your strength.
You can learn a lot by learning from past mistakes. One way to learn from mistakes is by having a game you play. You can review the game and pinpoint the areas in which you can improve. You may learn that you do not approach the ball as you should.
Sprinting properly is very important in the game of soccer.Only practice your sprints after warming up correctly. Start your routine by running as hard as possible for half a 30 second spot. Then come to a rest for the same amount of time.Repeat this pattern for 15 minutes per day for best results.
The key to soccer is to become a better player out on the field. Because soccer requires teamwork, you must be able to contribute. When you realize that it’s not just you you need to play well for, use the information this article so you can help the team win!
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The game of football/soccer is very demanding. When a person adds football drills in his/her individual training, you are much very likely to achieve the goal of becoming a great player.
One of the best ways of individual football training is to include drills in your individual practice. This can allow you to boost your strength as well as your speed. You can really get the skills to become the best player on your team.
Underneath are some of the most important areas you should cover in your individual training to increase your skills in football/soccer:
1. Passing and receiving rolling balls. This is a large part of soccer and one you have to be very good at. 2. Passing as well as receiving balls in the air. This really is another huge component in football and you need to work on it to be your best. 3. Dribbling the ball.
You need to practice this in order to get a shot on goal or pass the ball or just get out of a tight defense. 4. Shielding the ball. You will need this throughout the game, so you best know how to do it good. 5. Tackling your opponents and recovering ball. This is another important role you will have to play amongst people of soccer and should be done quickly and well. 6. Heading ball
This skill is, I personally think, one of the most important and neglected. You will need this from a cross, corner kick, or to clear a high ball from your defensive third. 7. Shooting the ball. The MOST important skill in soccer. You cant win if you don't shoot the ball. So, you definitely need to practice all the various shooting techniques.( I'll get into depth on this topic on another article)
If you work on the skills above on a regular basis, then you are certain to be one of the best players on your team.
Individual soccer training can give you many rewards when it comes to playing the game. If you have been working for playing a better football game, then you will be far better equipped to be a huge asset to the team.
That is the best goal when you are practicing on your own, not only to improve your sport, but your performance on the team play. To aid in taking your team to victory over and over.
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Hey its Joel again. Do you want to be able to beat defenders with ease this season? Do you want to have the best 1 v 1 skills in your team? Well I have some good news now you can. I made this video to help you guys have the most effective skills.
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Now I know what your saying," I got better skills than him or I can make a better video". Well I will start making better videos. Anyways these moves are proven to beat any defender, from your rec league opponent to Sergio Ramos or Puyol .
If you want to be better at football/soccer you have to put in the work. Are you truly working every day to improve you skills? Are you really not making excuses to train at least an hour a day?
And to finish think about this," What are you going to do today to make you a better player tomorrow" - Joel Morales
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Hey guys its Joel. Today i want to share 3 football/soccer tips to improve your game. What ever your goal is in this game, you will succeed with these tips. Tip #1- No Excuses
I honestly used to always say" I will train tomorrow." When i finally learned to stop making excuses, I saw my football results sky rocket because I learned to live in the present. So if you want to become better player STOP MAKING EXCUSES!!! You don't need fancy equipment all you need is a ball.
Tip #2-Play Quicker
Every time you go practice you have to play quicker. You have to act like if you were in a real game situation. This means when your practicing shooting, Can you do it quicker? When your passing and receiving against a wall, Can you do it quicker? When your dribbling, Can you do it quicker. Playing quickly will help you be prepared for real life defenders sprinting at you.
Tip #3-Mentality
How many times have you beaten yourself up for a bad shot or move? How many times have you said to yourself "You better not mess up!!" You most likely did mess up because you were not being positive. I know I have done this in the past. It all comes down to mentality. For example Messi. This guy is the best because he always talks to himself positively and learns from his mistakes. If you want to get anywhere in this game it comes down to mentality. If you talk to yourself positively and learn from your mistakes I promise you that you will become a better player.
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