Each sport has a set of terminology for you to get used to and this is also true of soccer. Whether you’re watching soccer on the TV, taking part in a training session, or reading all of the latest news, there are many soccer terms you must become familiar with. Here is a (big) list of some […]
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The 4-2-3-1 is among the most popular formations in soccer today.Tune in to any Spanish league game and you’re likely to see one if not both teams line up in this shape.Essentially, the 4-2-3-1 was born out of a traditional 4-4-2.Through specialist players in the double pivot and center attacking midfield roles, the adaptation counters […]
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For the most watched and played sport on the planet, you would find it surprisingly hard to find a soccer fan who actually knows the history of soccer. Many of us can reel off reams of statistics, share hundreds of facts about our favorite teams, and endlessly debate whether Ronaldo is actually better than Messi… But ask […]
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Attacking penetration, defensive solidity, and possession control…these are all trademarks of a team playing in a 3-5-2 formation.For the right team, with the right players, the 3-5-2 can prove deadly against any opponent.The midfield offers flexibility and can be adapted to the opposition, whether you want to be defensively sound or more threatening in attack.Success […]
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In order to score, your team must have possession of the soccer ball. That’s why it’s incredibly important to use soccer possession drills during your training sessions to teach your team how to keep possession for as long as possible. There are two main skills these soccer drills work on:Quick decision making.Ball control in tight spaces.If your […]
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