| Call it soccer, football, footie or any other name it is | | | | you are really good a flying volley. Dribbling is a |
| known by. It's a popular team sport that's practiced | | | | diversionary soccer tactic meant to confuse your |
| around the world by toddlers to grown men, men and | | | | opponent. It's a misdirection move, making them think |
| women alike. In fact, it's the most popular team sport in | | | | you are aiming for one direction when you intend to |
| the world. It's a game played informally by the | | | | kick in the other. This requires practice, patience and |
| neighborhood kids, an extracurricular sport in schools | | | | balance. Heading is using your head to move the ball |
| and professional soccer players rake in just as much | | | | instead of your feet. Like the other skills, it may take |
| income as American football players. Soccer skills can | | | | some time to learn how to do this properly, but the end |
| be learned by anyone. | | | | result is a great way of gaining control of the ball with |
| There are a few basic skills needed to play the game, | | | | it is in the air. If your position is that of the goalie, you |
| many of which are started at an early age. The most | | | | will need throwing skills as well as the others already |
| important soccer skill is communication with your | | | | listed. There are many ways you can throw the ball |
| teammates. Listening and talking to team mates while | | | | back into play for your teammate depending on the |
| on the field keeps you informed as to what is going on | | | | situation. |
| around you and where you should be going. Just as | | | | Developing your soccer skills will take time and plenty |
| important as communication, knowing the rules of the | | | | of practice. You can expect to practice your basics |
| game is key as well. Teams are usually made up of | | | | every day in order to master them. You should |
| eleven members, but may only have seven people. | | | | practice alone and with your teammates, under the |
| The only person that is allowed to touch the ball with | | | | direction of your coach or just with simple messing |
| their hands is the goal keeper. | | | | around. Search the internet to find drills you can use |
| A great soccer skill to know is passing. When to give | | | | and videos to learn new techniques and tricks to |
| up the ball and allow other team mates opportunity to | | | | improve your game. In time, you will be shooting goals, |
| drive and maneuver the ball. Learning how to receive a | | | | passing like a pro and dribbling with ease and |
| passed ball is an important skill too. Key to the game is | | | | confidence. Should be ever have a question about |
| shooting the ball, or kicking the ball to make a goal. | | | | your skills, talk to your coach and he or she can help |
| There are a few different ways to shoot the ball. You | | | | you with the answer. |
| can do an instep drive, a swerve, and a full volley or if | | | | |