The Game Changer – First Touch & Weak Foot
Jamie Vardy changed the game with his first touch and Chrsitian Eriksen did the same with his weak foot. See how these key technical attributes made the difference.
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Learn how to play soccer – The first technical football steps
Technique is the foundation of all football and this is the starting point when learning how to play soccer. See how best to start and the technical outcomes.
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The Game Changer – Technical brilliance shines through
3 flashes of technical brilliance is no accident in Englands 3-2 victory over world champions Germany in Berlin. A new footballing generation is flourishing.
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Kids learning to play football – view from a soccer parent
A soccer parent agrees with Glenn Hoddle’s views on learning to play soccer at u5-u8 by looking back at the soccer development of his son. Do you agree?
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Exposing our football players to intense soccer competition
The competitive cauldron! Is soccer competition a good or bad thing for our young footballers and should they be shielded from it?
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Soccer Practice Makes Permanent
The importance of soccer practice to create, support and develop vivacious learners. Learn to play soccer. Deliberate soccer practice for kids
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1v1 soccer skills coaching – Part 3: Putting it into practice
Theory is great but does it work? In this part I show some examples of where 1v1 soccer skills coaching has been used in developing footballers whilst ensuring their creativity within the game.
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Top 5 soccer player attributes needed to be a great footballer
See the top 5 soccer player attributes that every great footballer possesses. Some are more important than others but all must be present to become a pro.
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1v1 soccer skills coaching – Part 2: Learning Mechanisms & Soccer Education
As well teaching and coaching football, I am a keen student of the game so I highlight some of the education and sports science which contributes to my philosophy in developing footballers.
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1v1 soccer skills coaching – Part 1: Routes to the end goal
We take a look at what we are trying to achieve and the part 1v1 soccer skills coaching can take especially in younger footballers.
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