Goalkeepers are often taken by surprise by a first-time shot. When an attacking player stops the ball, it not only gives a defending player a chance to close him down but it also gives the keeper a chance to prepare himself for the shot. Many goal scoring opportunities have been lost because of a player’s […]
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Vary Your Team’s Free-Kicks By Going Over The Wall
Although many young players haven’t developed the coordination to make difficult kicks, occasionally you’ll find you have a player who sees that it’s possible to dip and swerve a ball directly from the ground and over the defensive wall accurately enough to beat a goalkeeper. This requires a great deal of skill and feel for […]
Add Power And Confidence To Long-Range Shooting
A goal scored from long range is one of the most exciting sights in soccer. A shot that hits the back of the net will bring exhilaration to both the players and the spectators. Granted, shots like these aren’t usually seen at the pee wee or kindergarten level. In fact, players under 16 and 14 […]
