Active.com Soccer Articles

6 Tips for Successful Penalty Kicks

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lining up for a penalty kick in soccer can be an intimidating experience. Make sure you're prepared to blast one past the goalkeeper with these six tips.

The 3 Best Formations for Youth Soccer

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to figuring out youth soccer formations, it pays to keep it simple. Put your players in a position to succeed by using these three formations.

3 Secrets to Soccer Coaching Success

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Soccer Tip: Slide Tackle Basics

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Slide tackling can be dangerous if not executed properly. Here is a video tip on the correct way to slide tackle, so you can be effective and injury-free.

Improve Your Technical Skills

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gaining comfort with the soccer ball at a young age is the quickest path to a successful soccer career. Find the advice, tips and drills you need to possess great technical skills.

Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taking on a youth soccer team is no small task. Use this guide as a resource for making sure your coaching debut goes smoothly.

Soccer Conditioning Tips and Tricks

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Few team sports are as physically demanding as soccer. Make sure you're in top shape for the big match with this conditioning guide for soccer players.

Injury Prevention Tips for Soccer Players

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to avoid the most damaging soccer injuries with this guide to proper injury prevention.

Parent's Guide to Youth Soccer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

So your kids want to play soccer? Follow this advice to get your child started on the right foot.

5 Tips to Juggle Like the Pros

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The pros can juggle forever--how long can you go? Learn one pro's secret to learning how to juggle, and improve your soccer skills instantly.

Soccer Warm-Up: Juggling in Pairs

Get to know the soccer ball with this drill that teaches ball control and sense of touch. Practice these juggling skills across all experience levels.

Take Juggling to New Heights

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A player who's already good at juggling can be challenged even more. Find out how to make a good ball handler even better with these juggling drills.

Freestyle Soccer: Tricks for the Best Jugglers

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Professional freestyle players are fun to watch, but hard to imitate. Learn the tricks of freestyle soccer, and find out how it came to be so popular.

Goalkeeper Drill: Catching High Balls

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With so many crosses, passes and shots being lobbed into the box, it's crucial for goalkeepers to overtake opponents and secure the ball. Here is a video tip that breaks it down.

Practice Like the Pros: Goalkeeper Drills for Agility

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles Sol goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc explains one drill her team does that keeps her feet quick and her reaction time sharp.

Teach Your Young Goalkeepers to Talk

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the keys to great goalkeeping is communicating with the rest of the team. Make sure your young keepers are directing their teammates the right way with these tips.

4 Games to Improve Goalkeeper Play

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Goalkeepers are crucial to the success of a soccer team. Touch on a keeper's key skills in an entertaining way with these four practice drills.

6 Steps to a More Powerful Shot

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Everybody wants to kick a soccer ball harder. But the key to a stronger shot may surprise you.

Curing the Toe Poke in Youth Players

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Every young player does a "toe poke" when starting out in soccer. Learn the right way to properly fix their form and make them fundamentally sound.

7 Tips for Effective Soccer Shooting

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What is the best way to blast one past the goalkeeper? Find out where exactly you should aim your shot and pick up seven other tips for better goal-scoring skills.

Sharpen Your Shooting Skills

When faced with the chance to score a goal, make sure your offense doesn't buckle under pressure. Learn to shoot from different angles so you can score regardless of your field position.