We all know that Real Madrid are certainly up there with the best soccer teams in the world, and this is mainly down to the insane, mind blowing tricks of Cristiano Ronaldo. One example of this is his very common and very well known trick to weave past defenders called the Ronaldo chop. To practice this soccer skill you will need to do the following steps if dribbling with … [Read more...] about The ‘Insane’ Ronaldo Chop
The Crossbar Challenge
All of the players taking part stand in a line and wait for their turn. One player at a time stands from the distance that you set and strike a ball, aiming for the ball to hit the crossbar. If no one hits the crossbar then the closest one wins. If more than one person hits the crossbar then the players who didn't are out and the players who did hit it go into another … [Read more...] about The Crossbar Challenge
Soccer Training Program
When I was 11 years old, my parents moved to Kenya to become educators to poor and orphaned children living in that African region. It was a pretty big move for me, moving from my privileged life in North America, and I was incredibly scared. I didn’t know the language, the color of my skin was different than everybody else’s, and I had no idea about their culture or how I … [Read more...] about Soccer Training Program
Soccer Training Plan
I am going to be completely honest with you: In every aspect of my life I am a planner. Whenever I wake up in the morning, I need to plan my day: what I’m going to eat, what I’m going to wear, and what exactly I’m going to do when. Maybe this is because my father was a military man, who had strict schedules for me when I was younger, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. … [Read more...] about Soccer Training Plan
Soccer Speed Training
What do you think is the most important aspect of being a great soccer player? Is it accuracy while passing? The strength of your shot? Or your ability to dribble the ball between your legs? While all of these are integral to your ability as a soccer player, I believe the most important aspect of being a great player is speed. Speed is everything, especially when it comes to … [Read more...] about Soccer Speed Training