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by kahunapulej

In today’s media we are constantly being reminded of a health time bomb that is about to explode as children today are not active enough.

There are so many competing distractions for our children’s attention, video games, endless channels to watch, these can all lead to sedentary lifestyle if they are not kept in check.

Soccer is the beautiful game, played by millions of young girls and boys (aged 6 to 18) across many continents, whether it’s on the beaches of Rio, the back alleys of a major city nearby or the local park, you will find someone kicking a football around.

In today’s society there has been a shift to more organised soccer practice for our youth players. Gone are the days of jumpers for goal posts, as streets are littered with cars and grass verges now have houses built on them.

Having a more structured approach is both a good and a bad thing; on one hand young players get structured development and education through willing volunteers who show them how everything from how to warm up correctly, develop their technical ability with the ball right through to skill development and organised small sided games to wrap everything up together to provide a total learning experience.

Bill Shankly (the former Liverpool manager) once said

“Soccer is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, on controlling the ball and making yourself available to receive a pass”

It sounds quite simple really doesn’t, but:

What are the rules of soccer?
How do the rules of soccer influence how to play soccer?
What specific skills are required?
What tactics should be employed?
What are the physical attributes needed by soccer players?
Do soccer players need specific fitness requirements?
What should I learn first?
What formation is the best one for a team to use?
What to do First

When you are learning how to play soccer, then the very first thing that you should do is ensure that you develop great technical skill.  Getting technical skill can only be done through a lot of practise and repetition of various soccer drills.  Whilst teamwork and tactics play a huge part in the way a team plays, the teams performance will be limited based on the technical ability of the players and the level of skill that players have.

The basic skills that are required for soccer player are:

by pfala

So you want to learn how to play soccer? Well you have come to the right place. To become a good soccer player you need to master several skills. You cannot just focus on one single skill, instead, you must also have other good skills like good control on the ball or quality passes.

You must always tend to improve your soccer skills because there is always something you can improve in your game. So, let’s take a look at main how to play soccer skills that you need to master as soccer player.

How To Play Soccer -The Formations

A soccer formation describes how the players in a soccer team are positioned on the field. Different formations are used from match to match depending on the skill of your opponents. If your opponents are ultra defensive then of course a more offensive formation like 4-3-3 is preferable.

But if your opponents are ultra offensive than a 4-4-2 formation is more preferable. For example the 4-4-2 describes the formation of playing with 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and two forwards/centers, and is the most widely used formation in soccer today.

How to Play Soccer – Dribbling

by shawnzrossi

Soccer uniforms are worn by millions of soccer players around the world every day.

They wear the colors and logos of professional soccer teams, or a color scheme of their own club. The options are endless.

If you are helping your child’s youth soccer team to pick out uniforms, or are new to the game, you should understand that a soccer uniform is more than just a soccer jersey.

The uniform consists of:

Soccer Jersey
Soccer Shorts
Soccer Socks
The Soccer Jersey

Choosing a soccer jersey color will depend on your local clubs preferences, or of course your team’s sponsor. You can now get your uniforms in any color or design that you want. Be bold if you like. This is your team’s identity we are talking about.

Most jerseys now are made from synthetic material that will prevent moisture from being absorbed. However these will be more expensive.

If your team wants to be more traditional you could go with the original. Cotton. Just remember that on rainy days the cotton will really suck up the water and weigh you down.

Soccer Shorts

If you are new to fantasy football and you are not sure how and where to start when setting up your fantasy league football, don’t worry because there’s a lot of fantasy football sites on the internet. It if really not as hard as you think it is.

Before setting up you fantasy league football, you must first find your opponents. Ask your friends, family, or co-workers if they would like to play. It is fun if they join your league. The suggested number of teams should end up with an even number like 10 or 12 because with that, it is enough to thin out the player pool so that the teams will not all be loaded. The thinner the player pool the harder the league gets. If you can’t come up with enough people don’t worry, there are always public leagues on sites like Yahoo.com or ESPN.com.