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How To Kick a Soccer Ball

blasttheball — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:04:42 -0500

In previous articles I have discussed how difficult it is to make the transition from the soccer toe kick to striking the ball with the laces or the sweet spot. Without a visual demonstration it is a hard process to teach. What I want to address today is the confusion of just what we mean by the “laces”.

Every soccer player in the world started out kicking a soccer ball with their toe; this is our natural striking point. Curing the “bad soccer kick” takes a step by step process.

What do I mean by the “laces”? When people talk about the laces they really are referring to two different kinds of kicks. Keep in mind that these kicks are completely different.

How To Play Indoor Soccer

ralexander — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:38:09 -0500

Indoor soccer is a fast-paced game that incorporates many parts of outdoor soccer, yet introduces a few new twists as well. Traditional soccer provides people with an excellent opportunity to exercise, and indoor soccer only increases the exercise potential. Learn the basic rules now so that you don't miss a chance play in this quick and highly enjoyable version of soccer!

How To Dribble a Soccer Ball/Football

JPereira.Owns — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:22:42 -0500

Dribbling is the art of flummoxing opposition players using quick feet or a variety of football moves usually seen in Nike ads. To become an exceptional attacking player, one must be able to beat opponents--the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho are all perfect examples of this. Ronaldo’s trademark move, the step-over, has left dozens of defenders all across the world on their backsides, with both experienced campaigners and those just starting out in the game deceived by the move perfected by the Manchester United winger. Other famous moves include the nutmeg, where a player places the ball through an opponent’s legs, runs around him and collects the ball. This is known as one of football’s greatest embarrassments.