By: Nicholas Spiller on May 13th, 2013 |
For both of these clubs, 3 points are absolutely vital when they play against one another on Tuesday. The English Premier League provides great excitement and drama at the highest level as the season winds down for a variety of reasons. First off, the bottom three clubs in the league …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on May 8th, 2013 |
Soccer players, especially youth players, have a tendency to only shoot with their dominant striking foot. The reasons are obvious; players have much more confidence with their better foot and feel they will probably be more likely to score than if they hack away with their other foot. But the …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on May 6th, 2013 |
Throw-ins present a strange situation during soccer games. A game played solely with the use of feet suddenly permits a player to toss he ball in-bounds from the sideline, but players on both teams must jostle for position and find the ball. For many youth players throw-ins can be quite …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on May 1st, 2013 |
May has arrived and spring should truly be settling in, regardless of where you are located in America. With warm weather and the prospects of summer ahead, there is definitely a feeling a freshness and new life in the air. Springtime is also one of the most ideal times to …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 29th, 2013 |
Many people who become youth soccer coaches have never played in a soccer game or may have never even touched a soccer ball. But, due to some belief in volunteering or through the support of their child on a team, these people find themselves as the head coach of a …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 24th, 2013 |
The brilliant pass has sprung you into action. Free and clear, racing down the middle of the field, you have a golden opportunity to score a goal. You look up and see that you just have to beat the keeper. You only have a few seconds to make your move …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 22nd, 2013 |
Soccer players have injuries all the time. At the professional level, with the game so fast and physical, many players simply cannot keep up with the intensity of the sport. Often a slight knock or pulled hamstring can take a player out of the game for 3 weeks, and sometimes …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 17th, 2013 |
Too many youth soccer coaches are entirely focused on their team winning every game. Ignored in their minds are such things as sportsmanship or values as the coach puts his personal ego on the line for each and every game. As players develop and grow older, the pressure for coaches …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 16th, 2013 |
Every professional soccer team must make a brave choice when unveiling a new jersey. Some fans will be receptive. Some fans will be less receptive. Some may react by unleashing a torrent of anger throughout the various forums and social media outlets on the web. Nevertheless, a team’s jersey can …
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By: Nicholas Spiller on April 10th, 2013 |
The nutmeg can be one of the most pleasing ways to beat an opposing defender and is equally embarrassing to the player who is nutmegged. It involves kicking the ball through a defender’s legs and running around them to retrieve the ball while they struggle to turn around. With their …
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