MOVES TO BEAT AN OPPONENT
(explanations of some great attacking moves)
1. Hip Swivel — Fake with inside of one foot by swivelling hips toward ball, then reverse direction and take the ball with the inside of the other foot.
2. Mathews — Fake […]

Seven Minute Daily Footwork Drill
(7 minutes a day to excellent footwork)
* 2 Rolls (4 each foot)
* 1) Inside Roll
2) Outside roll
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1. COMMUNICATION:
Ensure the terminology you use is clear and precise. Let players know you are in charge.
2. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT:
Whenever possible give individuals and/or groups positive reinforcement. Refrain from using negative
comments. Use praise as an incentive.
3. BE CREATIVE AND USE INITIATIVE:
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Making the Killer Pass
The following series is from a clinic I attended in February 2000 hosted by the Suffolk County Soccer Coaches Association. The topic was Making the Killer Pass and was given by SUNY Farmingdale head coach Bo Wernsbacher.
The basic building block of this exercise is proper utilization of the 4 v 2. […]

Practice Tip of the Day - Overheard at Practice
Coach, ask yourself after each practice if a (quasi soccer knowledgeable) person that passes by or is watching your practice, will be able to figure out the purpose of your session? If not, perhaps the players […]

Goal Scoring Techniques
Here are my notes from a recent seminar to improve runs into the area.
* Goal Scoring Techniques
Chris Petrucelli, Univ. of Notre Dame Women’s Coach 3/29/96
* Purpose:
To develop players who can score goals under […]

FAST FOOTWORK
(explanations of the terms)
1. Inside Roll — Roll the ball across your body from outside to inside with the inside and sole of the foot and stop the ball with the inside of the other foot.
2. Outside Roll — Roll the ball across your body from inside […]

Anticipating Play
QUESTION:
Does anyone have any suggestions to improve the ability of players at this age (U13) to visualize and anticipate play?
ANSWER:
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Soccer Passing Standards
There’s an endless variety of patterns and drills that can help your team expand and hone its passing vocabulary. These, however, are the most important passing blueprints that you should be familiar with:
Give and Go or Wall Pass
Make a pass at an angle to a teammate and he or she plays the ball […]

Passing the Test - Soccer Passing Skills
Having learned the importance of strategy, one of the most critical skills to develop in applying it—as well as the backbone of teamwork in soccer—is passing.
Passing allows your team to keep possession of the ball and find holes in the opposing team’s defense. As a team, try to keep […]