How to Tackle in Soccer (4 Techniques All Players Must Know)
Tackling in soccer can be dangerous. Choosing the wrong tackling technique to use in a specific moment can result in a yellow or red card, a suspension, or may even result in an injury for either player. For example, a player using a shoulder challenge from behind an opponent. This is why it’s crucial for players to know […]
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How to Play Soccer (A Guide for Complete Beginners)
Learning how to play soccer is one of the best thing someone can do at any age. Every year, more and more people are signing up, stepping onto the pitch, and enjoying the sport we’ve all come to love. But, it can be hard to know where to start… While it may look complicated when you’re watching the […]
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Soccer Field Dimensions (Official Sizes for Youth and Adult)
Official matches and league games have specific soccer field dimensions that must be used to mark out the pitch before playing. The length and width of the pitch needs to follow the FIFA Laws of the Game and the lines for the penalty area, six yard box, and halfway line all need to be correctly marked. With […]
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The Best Soccer Ball Sizes for All Ages (Includes Chart)
There’s nothing worse than playing with a soccer ball that’s the wrong size, falling apart, or isn’t inflated correctly (either over or under inflated). Okay, maybe there’s a lot worse than that… (parents who scream out instructions from the sidelines springs to mind) But incorrect soccer ball sizes are still annoying, right? Using a ball that’s the correct size […]
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Soccer Goalie Rules: Everything a Keeper Needs to Know
The goalkeeper fills a very unique position on the pitch. As such, there are specific soccer goalie rules that all keepers must follow. The biggest difference is they’re allowed to use their hands. But not everywhere… Keepers need to know when and where they can pick up the soccer ball to prevent them from accidentally giving away a penalty […]
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