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Cut Catch

A cut catch is used when you need to get passed a defender into open space. Keep a consistant pace as you’re running and don’t get ahead of yourself. As you approach the defender, force them to adjust their stance. You will then tap the ball with your non dribbling foot to your other foot. Then catch the ball and simply tap it through the defender's legs or into open space and chase after the ball.
Short Chip (Messi Style)

The close range chip is perfect for scoring when a goalkeeper charges you. First you need to read the goalkeeper and decide if they are diving low or standing tall. The timing of the chip is imperative to scoring. To chip the ball, keep your ankle locked and make contact underneath the ball with the top of your toes. Lionel Messi’s mastery of the chip is one of many reasons he is the best player in the world.
Outside The Foot (Ground)

This skill is perfect for when you are alone 1 on 1 versus the goalkeeper. First, give the impression that you are still dribbling down field. Then catch the goalkeeper off guard by striking the ball in stride. Aim towards the inside of the far post where there is an opening. Slice across the ball while keeping your toe down and in to create a curl while you shoot, and focus on placement as opposed to power.

Preventing soccer knee injuries

Knee Injuries Are Soccer’s Worst Epidemic, But What’s The Solution?

Yousef Alshammari | April 19, 2018

Pep Guardiola's footballing philosphy

Pep Guardiola Talks About His Football Philosophy

The18 | April 17, 2018

Most goals

The Record For The Most Goals In A Single Game Will Never, Ever Be Broken

Tabaré Azcona | March 29, 2018

Should Parents Pay Their Kids For Scoring Goals

Should Parents Pay Their Kids For Scoring Goals?

Travis Yoesting | March 10, 2018

Soccer heading rules and safety guidelines

Unless You’re Brian McBride’s Child, You Should Not Be Heading The Ball

Connor Fleming | March 10, 2018

Willian

How To Do An Elastico Pass Like Willian

Sam Klomhaus | February 28, 2018

contract negotiation

5 Negotiation Tactics To Help You Land A Huge Contract

Sam Klomhaus | February 24, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo Off The Ball

You Think Ronaldo's Lucky. He's Actually Just A Genius At Creating Space.

Matt Jenkins | February 18, 2018

1v1 (Defender In Front)

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Neymar first touch

How To Develop A First Touch That Is Pure And Soft As Driven Snow

Sam Klomhaus | February 18, 2018

soccer beer

Is Beer A Good Drink For Recovering From A Soccer Game?

Sam Klomhaus | February 10, 2018

Insane Goalkeeping Drills

The Goalkeeping Drills This Argentina 4th Division Team Does Are Insane

The18 | January 17, 2018

Soccer offseason training

7 Leadership Lessons The World's Best Managers Use To Improve Their Clubs During The Offseason

TeamSnap | December 24, 2017

Hugo Sanchez vs Barcelona

Watch Hugo Sánchez’s Career Highlights For Real Madrid Against Barcelona

Tabaré Azcona | December 19, 2017

ACL Injury Prevention for Kids

This Fun Injury Prevention Warm Up Could Save Your Kid's ACL

The18 | December 16, 2017

Rafa Benitez tactics at Newcastle

Learn About The Tactics That Rafa Benitez Implemented At Newcastle

The18 | October 19, 2017

Jupp Heynckes Bayern Munich tactics

Jupp Heynckes Tactics That Won Bayern Munich The Treble

The18 | October 6, 2017

1v1 (Defender On Back)

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Soccer Positions And Soccer Position Numbers Explained

Soccer Positions Explained: Names, Numbers And Roles

Tabaré Azcona | October 6, 2017

Recruit Youth Players

How To Recruit Youth Players To Your Club Or League

TeamSnap | October 5, 2017

Chelsea FC Weird Training Drill, Yoga Ball

Chelsea Are Doing A Really Weird Training Exercise

The18 | September 18, 2017

Pedro concussion

What You Can Do To Help Prevent A Concussion

Hannah Lichtenstein | July 31, 2017

Soccer magic spray

Years Of Miraculous Recoveries, Thousands of Stumped Fans, It's Time To Reveal What's In "Magic Spray"

Hannah Lichtenstein | July 23, 2017

Lionel Messi mate

Unicorn Frappuccinos Are Out, The Messi Beverage Is In

Hannah Lichtenstein | July 20, 2017

Kristine Lilly

No Man Or Woman Alive Will Come Close To Kristine Lilly's Insane International Record

Hannah Lichtenstein | July 20, 2017

How football's best referees are trained.

The Grueling Process Behind Becoming A World Cup Referee

Hannah Lichtenstein | July 11, 2017

Finishing

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Tactics behind Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs. Juventus

How Real Madrid Plans to Take On Juventus

The18 | May 30, 2017

Arsenal's Invincibles squad

How Arsenal's Invincibles Destroyed Everyone

The18 | May 24, 2017

Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham tactics

How Mauricio Pochettino's Tactics Have Made Tottenham A Consistent Threat

The18 | May 9, 2017

Jesse Lingard role Manchester United

What Does Jesse Lingard Do For Manchester United?

The18 | May 2, 2017

AS Monaco Tactics

How Monaco Made It To The Champions League Semi-final

The18 | April 25, 2017

Romelu Lukaku finishing drills with Jamie Carragher

Watching Romelu Lukaku Destroy Jamie Carragher Is Funny

The18 | April 4, 2017

David Wagner Huddersfield Town Tactics

The Best Man At Jurgen Klopp's Wedding Is Leading Huddersfield Town To The Premier League

The18 | April 4, 2017

Most Important Soccer Skill

We Asked Coaches What The Most Important Skill Is

Bryce Badwan | March 31, 2017

Passing

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Becca Moros Dribbling Skills

Becca Moros Cone Dribbling Skills

Bryce Badwan | January 27, 2017

Atletico and Diego Simeone Tactics Explained

Diego Simeone's Tactics Explained

The18 | January 24, 2017

FC Barcelona Training Session

5 Barcelona Training Drills Coaches Can Use With Young Players

Samantha Harvitt | January 21, 2017

Lionel Messi in the rondo

Learn The Simple Brilliance Of Barcelona’s Rondo Passing Drill

Connor Fleming | January 21, 2017

Mario Balotelli training

Mario Balotelli's Conditioning Training

The18 | January 18, 2017

Soccer Youth Coaching Possession Drill

One Drill Every Youth Coach Needs To Teach Possession

The18 | January 17, 2017

Antonio Conte 3-4-3 Tactics

How Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 System Propelled Chelsea To The Top

The18 | January 4, 2017

How to assess managers playing styles

How To Assess Managerial Styles

The18 | January 3, 2017

Receiving

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These kids train like the great Lionel Messi

These Kids Train Like Messi

The18 | December 4, 2016

What gegegenpressing looks like

This Is What Gegenpressing Looks Like

The18 | November 9, 2016

England GK Training Session

Awesome Shot Stopping Session For England's GKs

The18 | October 31, 2016

How To Eat, Train And Play Like Neymar

How To Eat, Train And Play Like Neymar

Steven Solomon | October 27, 2016

Goalkeeper Training

Pro GK Handling and Conditioning Session

The18 | October 25, 2016

Spike Ball Is A Goalkeeper Drill

Goalkeeping Drills Are Lit

Bryce Badwan | October 21, 2016

Techne Futbol app

NWSL Champion Creates Training App That Puts You In Control

Bryce Badwan | October 18, 2016

How to play like Andres Iniesta

How To Play Like Andres Iniesta In 16/17: 4 Ways To Improve Your Game

Connor Fleming | September 29, 2016

Heading

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Speed Tie Your Cleat

How To Speed Tie Your Cleats In 3 Seconds Or Less

Wesley Chow | September 26, 2016

Alex Morgan Training

Alex Morgan Finishing Drill

The18 | September 13, 2016

Joe Hart Low Save

How To Save Low Shots

The18 | September 13, 2016

Yael Averbuch

Improve Your Balance

The18 | September 13, 2016

Lionel Messi Training

What Drills Does Messi Do?

The18 | September 13, 2016

Arsene Wenger Arsenal

How Does Arsenal Play?

The18 | September 13, 2016

Alex Morgan Dribble

What Alex Morgan Eats

The18 | September 13, 2016

USWNT Training Session

The Yo-Yo Test

The18 | September 13, 2016

Defending

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Joe Hart and England Goalkeepers

English GK Training Session

The18 | September 13, 2016

Gareth Bale Knuckleball

Gareth Bale Shows You How To Do A Knuckleball

The18 | September 13, 2016

Arjen Robben Dribbling

Training With Arjen Robben

The18 | September 13, 2016

Arsenal at the Emirates

Arsenal FC Nutritionist Tells You What To Eat

The18 | September 13, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo Training

What Drills Does Ronaldo Do?

The18 | September 13, 2016

Pass Like Barcelona

Get Your Team To Pass Like Barcelona

The18 | September 13, 2016

Training Grounds

Soccer Fitness Drills

The18 | September 13, 2016

Training to Improve soccer fitness

Lifts To Improve Speed And Power

The18 | September 13, 2016