How to Play Soccer - Juggling a Soccer Ball - Why Bother?

Learning to juggle a soccer ball takes a lot of time and2. You have the ball and need to do something with it.
practice, is very entertaining to watch and appreciateThe transition between 1 and 2 is where learning how
someone with great soccer ball juggling skills, but whyto juggle will help give you an advantage over your
do players bother? If you are learning how to playopponents. That transition is ,of course, when you are
soccer, shouldn't you focus on skills that you will use inreceiving the ball.
the game?When you receive the ball, whether from a team mate
Well there are two reasons, the first is that it is fun andor opponent, your main decision is
challenging, and learning a new juggling move, or"What do I want to do with the ball next?"
beating your previous record is something that you canAfter you decide what to do with the ball next, you
do on your own, in a small space and you only need aneed to get the ball into the best position for that, and
ball! When you can finally keep the ball in the air getthat is exactly where juggling will help you!
past the elusive 100 barrier, you will have kept yourselfBeing able to receive the ball effectively and get the
entertained for some time and have great braggingball under control and where you want it is just one
rights over your friends.aspect of the game, but is vital to give you the edge
The second reason is more soccer related and is thatover your opposition.
being able to juggle a soccer ball, whilst not used a lotIt will take time, and repetition is the key to success, so
in a soccer game is the best way to improve that allthe sooner you start, the sooner you will have
important first touch and give you great confidencedeveloped a great first touch, and juggling is a vital part
when receiving the ball. As a player, you are normallyof learning how to play soccer.
in one of three situation.So, get out there and learn How to juggle a soccer
1 You do not have the ball and need to get it.ball.