Soccer Skills
Great! I’m very glad you’ve found the ’soccer skills’ page- the techniques I’m about to show you are the key to learning how to play soccer. I cover all the techniques from passing to tackling to shooting in this section, so you can read all about them, then get outside onto the pitch, individually or with others, and start practicing them. These two things are both really important: you need to learn the right technique here first because without this the skills will be much harder. Then, you need to practice over and over again. When you get it right it’ll feel amazing. Promise!
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Controlling
Controlling the ball like a pro means being able to stop it with your foot, bring down high balls on your chest and to cushion it on your thigh. It may take practice but it’s definitely worth it. Learn how to control the soccer ball
Turning
Turning on the ball looks good as it is a part of your overall soccer skills. I’ll tell you how to do the legendary Cruyff turn as well as other manageable turns. Learn how to turn
Dribbling
Dribbling slowly, at speed or to weave round players all take lots of work. But it all pays off when you can beat other players by simply running past them with the ball glued to your feet. Learn to dribble the soccer ball
Passing
Passing is the basis of the game and of all your soccer skills. Passes can be used to play the ball out of defence, to keep possession or to set up attacks. You too can learn to make the perfect pass (both short and long) with the right technique, decisions and awareness. Learn to pass the soccer ball
Volleying
Volleying is a truly versatile skill; you can pass, clear and shoot. It’s all about timing- get this down to a fine art and be ready to impress. Learn to volley the soccer ball
Heading
Heading is of course like a volley, but with your head instead of your foot. You can use it to pass or clear and it’s also very important for getting onto the end of crosses to score goals. Learn to head the soccer ball
Shooting
Shooting accurately and beating the goalkeeper scores you goals. If you’re a striker or an attacking midfielder or want to be one, then you really need to be able to shoot well. Learn to shoot the soccer ball
Corners
Corners are given to the attacking team when the ball has crossed the goal line having come off the defending team last. You can now take a corner with this step by step guide. Learn how to take a corner
Throw Ins
Here’s all the techniques and rules you need to get throwing- both with short throws and with the tactical long ones. Learn how to take a throw-in
Marking
Marking is crucial in defence just as losing your marker is in attack. It’s less commonly thought of than the other
soccer skills just because it doesn’t involve the ball. But it’s great to get an explanation of both zonal and man marking. Learn about markingShielding
It’s no good having the ball if you can’t protect it. I show you how to stop another player getting to the ball when it’s in your possession. This is particularly useful when playing out the clock by the corner flag at the end of a game! Learn how to shield the ball
Tackling
Tackling is of course crucial to get the ball off the opposition. I take you through block tackles, slide tackles and stab tackles so you can tackle in any way you please. Learn to tackle
Penalties
Penalties are awarded to the attacking team when the defending team have committed a foul in the penalty area. There is a fine art to penalty taking and you too can take them. Learn how to take penalties
Free Kicks
Indirect or direct, practice taking free kicks and gradually become very skilled. Learn to take free kicks
Now you’ve mastered all these, why not return home from soccer skills…
