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| matthew .. |
06:09:31 Monday 3 January 2005 |
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what do they mean when producing the most amount of power in your kick when they say quickness instead of kicking violetly or hard what is the differents. |
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How to kick with the most power
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| hamish |
17:10:24 Sunday 2 January 2005 |
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A quick question - I have heard and read from various sources that ankle weights are bad for you and can cause ligament damage. Can you confirm this? Thanks man the sites awesome! |
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Are ankle weights dangerous
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| johnny |
00:21:11 Sunday 2 January 2005 |
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thank you anwering my last question i have a second problem. Where can i watch soccer matches for free. Also when i play i a team not so good im at my best when we play a hard team i am messing up. im calmed down i just mess up. do you know how can i stay concentrated and get pump for the game. last what to do when your teammates are not coming to recieve the ball. what do i do?
and thank you one more time keep this site going |
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How to stay concentrated
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| Olle |
09:33:53 Saturday 1 January 2005 |
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Hey, I practice my freekicks around 5 days a week, 2 hours at a time and I consider myself a deadball specialist. My freekicks, heading ability, speed and power are my good points. My dribbling is my bad side.
It´s come to my attention that although I love playing CF or WF, my skills are suited to also being an OMF, my passing is 95% accurate and I´m trying to decide which position would be better for me.
Could you recommend any exercises/training practises that would help me see what position I would fit into better? Thanks |
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What position you are most suited to
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| johny |
09:14:37 Friday 31 December 2004 |
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how can i make a impact next year so i can be on the varsity team. there are players bigger and faster than me i am a forward and we have 7 forward how can i stand out. Also how can i get rid of me fear of heading the ball. One mor thing i am 14 and what can i do in the off season to get faster,smarter with the ball and more endurance. Last thng i dont have a big yard how can i pratice my skills without juggling.
thank you im glad you answered my question keep this site going. |
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What to practice as a youth player
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| Julius |
05:51:30 Friday 31 December 2004 |
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Well the seasons been over for a while and i was wondering what i could do to stay in shape during the winter and up untill the season? |
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How to stay fit during the winter
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| Number 1 |
03:36:16 Friday 31 December 2004 |
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If i wanted to send in avideo of myself to certain clubs in europe what adress should i send it to. |
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Where to send your videos
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| tommy |
02:03:40 Friday 31 December 2004 |
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Hi, im an 18 year old striker and i have taken a long brake and but my speed is still my strenght but now when i'am backi fell thát im faster than the ball and i have a hard time controling it.
i would like to know how a fast player can take better advantage of the ball in highspeed i often get it to far infront of me or i run away from it, any tips? |
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How to improve your control of the ball at speed
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| Jerome Griffith |
10:09:01 Thursday 30 December 2004 |
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Well I'm 14 years old and I have been playing soccer ever since I was 5.I have a problem doing moves like the siccors and other moves that I could do when I was younger.Some think it's because of the problem I have with my knee but I know its not.It could be because of my lack of training(thats why I came to this website to see how I can train by myself),but is there anything I can do about this? |
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How to become a better dribbler
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| Jordan |
19:36:32 Sunday 10 October 2004 |
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Is it okay to drink gatorade or powerade during or before football matches? Or should you stay to just water? |
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Are sports drinks better than water
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| Lee Kaperi |
05:17:29 Wednesday 25 August 2004 |
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Hi. 15/f
I have been playing soccer for about 11 years now, and I feel confident about my skill level to take it to the next step. I was wondering if you knew of any soccer teams that are hosting try-outs pretty much anywhere in Canada (willing to move to the area) for my age group. I have been told that I should try out somewhere else because our small Northern Ontario town doesn't have good soccer programs. I am known around the town for my soccer performance. If you could e-mail me back I would greatly appreciate it.
From Lee Kaperi |
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How to advance in Canada
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| Anonymous |
03:10:02 Tuesday 24 August 2004 |
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hey i'm 14 years old and i'm an okey soccer player. i'm good at shooting and doing some good moves.
after playing i feel very tierd and not good. so my question to you is what should i be eating if i play soccer before and after the games? |
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What you should eat before and after games
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| hamish |
15:01:16 Monday 23 August 2004 |
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hey expert, i have a question. i am a skillfull player and i can beat players pretty well. i dont always use tricks but i am slowly starting to incorporate them into my game. i am good at simple cuts and beating players with shimmys etc. my problem is my speed. i can run with the ball quickly compared to my overall speed but im still just not fast enough. i need to improve my overall speed. what happens is i beat the player and sprint away but then they catch me run in front of me or tackle me etc. so obviously my aim is to improve my speed. i dont want to spend to many sessions per week on it as my skillz are more important. i am nearly 15 and do you think 1 to 2 sessions per week are enough? i would like to see a change in my speed in 3_6 months. my dad takes me down the beach and this is what we do roughly. 15 minute run in the soft sand, tuck jumps, hopping over balls and over cones up and down, lying on my belly or back facing the wrong way and getting him to throw the ball over my head and as soon as i see it getting up and sprinting for it in the soft sand, shuttle runs [varied] and similar stuff to that. it is fairly intense and goes for about an hour. i need an improvement in overall speed over 20, agility and general mobility. i also have a sprint ladder that i use down there. i am fit and can run all game but dont have that henry or ronaldo burst of speed. do you think i am doing the right things? could you suggest some different drills or a completely different approach? should i do it more than once a week, should i do it 3 or 4 times? will i notice an improvement in 6 months by just doing it once a week? thanks for your help and please tell me what i should be doing differently. |
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How to develop your speed training routine
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| bruno |
04:26:49 Monday 23 August 2004 |
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this question might seem strange but it is very important. i am 15 years old and i have been playing soccer for 7 years but i always played bare foot, and now i have to start wearing boots and i can't feel the ball when i am dribbling with them is there something i can do to adjust playing with boots |
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How you get used to playing with boots
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| Anonymous |
20:15:10 Sunday 22 August 2004 |
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players like C. ronaldo can do extroadanary stepovers, that undoubtedly takes tons of practice. I was wondering if the really nice (and short and well kept) grass was a main reason. It seems the ball keeps rolling after he pushes it once... is this a major reason or just a minor one? is it because he can move his feet extremely fast? Whenever i do something like a double or triple stepover the ball keeps going behind my legs. The ball doesn't keep up with me, if i push it too hard i cant keep up with it.... i cant seem to find a happy medium. doing it on a road is much easier. So, my grass is not too long, but is much shorter than that of proffesional turfs, can someone like C ronaldo do his stepovers on long grass such as mine? What can i do to improve my foot speed, ankle weights while jogging? different excersices? what? help me! Thanks a lot |
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How to practice stepovers
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| chris |
17:03:21 Saturday 21 August 2004 |
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Alright m8 its me again the stuff u told me last time was really helpfull thanks would u be able to tell me how cristiano ronaldo is so god and doing stepovers and things and how i could do them as well as he dus cheers m8 |
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How to do quicker stepovers
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| mm |
05:12:07 Saturday 21 August 2004 |
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I'm a youth defender trying out for a soccer team this year, and there were a couple things that i have questions about. Whenever you come one-on-one,face-on, with an offense player who has the ball, what are the best options for getting the ball away? |
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What a defender should do when facing an attacker
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| Vivek |
20:25:36 Thursday 19 August 2004 |
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hi Expert, i was wondering what makes defender Roberto Carlos's free kicks more powerful, deadlier and accurate as he takes it and what postion/stance he takes before striking it 40 yards into the back of the net (e.g. how many step backs he takes and his angle towards the ball and the goal etc) thank you. |
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How are Roberto Carlos' kicks so powerful
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| Alexander |
09:10:54 Wednesday 18 August 2004 |
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Hello, I have a question about confidence. I believe that I am a skillful player and I enjoy the beautiful game yet I seem to only be able to play outside of an actual team. For instance, whenever I am put into a situation; I seem to lose all focus and thoughts of 'what NOT to do' enter my mind. I become so nervous (butterflies) that I forget my position etc. I cannot seem to 'play my game' as competitive soccer maybe does not suit my temperment, yet competitive soccer DOES suit my skill level... Any insight as to how I could overcome this unfortunate dilemma? |
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How to build your self-confidence
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| Chris |
21:14:43 Tuesday 17 August 2004 |
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Hi i am training for club, my school and to try out for the u-17 National team next year and i was wondering what should i be eating if you could give me a little routine of something and what things will impact me to get faster because i play an attacking midfielder and forward? |
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What you should be eating
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| Anonymous |
14:29:32 Tuesday 17 August 2004 |
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ive been a juggling enthousiast from an early age but, ive never been very consistant from age 8 till 14 my best keep ups record was 100 then suddenly it was 500 and i couldnt get any higher..any consistancy tips? cause i always lose it at the end with an horrible touch or poor effort |
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Juggling tips
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| hassan |
20:19:02 Friday 13 August 2004 |
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How do I head the ball out in defensive areas (so the ball is cleared) and when attacking the goal? I always close my eyes just before heading the ball, how do i overcome this? |
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How to overcome closing your eyes when heading
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| Trung nd Young |
20:15:10 Friday 13 August 2004 |
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My best friend and i play soccer everyday. We start by juggling 4 like about 30 mins. While jugglin we try 2 do sum tricks. After we finish juggling, we practice passin with both feet and shoot da ball around and practice trapping and first touch. Then we playing 1 on 1. So i think we spend 4-6 hours each day playin soccer. We r 14, so do u think we got wut it takes 2 make it 2 da pros and wut more should we work on? |
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What to practice along with your training buddy
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| Anonymous |
05:14:14 Friday 13 August 2004 |
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I have been playing soccer for 7 years. Still, the beginners are as good, if not better than me.. I love soccer,and dont want to quit, but i also don't want to spend my life on the bench. How do I improve? |
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How to improve as a player
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| Denis |
00:04:19 Friday 13 August 2004 |
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Hey, I am a BIG soccer fan and I want to make it to the pros, but my friends keep on saying that I am not quick. Do you know something like a six week plan that can improve my quickness. |
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Quickness program
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| Scott |
06:51:13 Thursday 12 August 2004 |
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This sight is great,, now the ?,wen juggling does the shoe matter? My friends complain all the time they cant perform juggling without cleats, or cant play as good without cleats.But i tell the the shoes dont make the player, the player makes the shoes, do u agree with me on this or is it the shoe sometimes?? Thanks. |
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Does the player make the shoes
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| Vientiesis |
14:36:08 Wednesday 11 August 2004 |
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i am 18 years old and i think that this is time for football. So i want to be proffesional. i admire Ashley Cole and Wilfried Bouma. I want to be as they, but what should i train? What practise i need? And what opponent player should take best - right, centre midfielder or forward if i am side defender (if two opposite is free in my side) |
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How to improve defending
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| ??????? |
07:12:49 Wednesday 4 August 2004 |
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When I receive the ball as a striker I rush things. How do I not rush things and how do I stop looking at the ball when I receive it and instead look for teamates? And what is the best thing for a striker to do with a back to the goal, with midfielders pushing up and without? Thank you 4 your help. |
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How not to rush yourself
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| Kep |
07:09:45 Wednesday 4 August 2004 |
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I'm trying out for my high school soccer team in only a little more than two months! I've been doing some light jogs through the park, a little bit of sprinting, and some swimming and biking. Is there anything I can do to improve reaction time (I'm a goalie) or agility? |
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How to improve your reaction time as a goalkeeper
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| freddy |
20:58:14 Tuesday 3 August 2004 |
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when I go out to train for soccer I do not feel motivated. Do you have any advice for being able to stay motivated all the times when you train?
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How to be stay motivated at practice
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| Young |
07:53:20 Tuesday 3 August 2004 |
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How do i improve or develope my frist touch skill?I can do it!!! i keep on messing up!!Can u halp me |
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How to improve your first touch
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| marley |
20:16:20 Sunday 1 August 2004 |
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i dont have access to a gym so i was wondering if it is possible to develope my legs with free weights? and if so could you please give me some tips on how? |
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How to develop your legs
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| brian |
11:08:22 Saturday 31 July 2004 |
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thanks for answering my question before !
"1. Progress slowly and with patience. Rest immediately when you feel pain or discomfort.
2. Work at establishing a full range of motion as long as it doesn’t hurt.
3. Gradually strengthen the injured area and begin light workouts that do not strain the injured part.
4. When you feel that you are ready to work with a ball, play exclusively with your other leg.
5. If you itch for playing the game or training before you body allows it, try to improve yourself through nonphysical means. Read books and work on your visualization techniques. by Expert 22:10:28 Saturday 17 July 2004"
what can i do work on visualization techniques. |
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What is visualization in soccer
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| DK |
07:37:54 Friday 30 July 2004 |
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When I play against people who like to be aggressive physicly and talk trash, what am I suppose to do, adapt to their game or play my game and keep my mouth shut, and what if someone punches you and the ref misses it? Do you punch back or what? And when a player is about to blast the ball how do you stand infront of it without fear? |
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How to respond when an enemy provokes you
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| Anonymous |
20:49:36 Tuesday 27 July 2004 |
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hey expert, im having some trouble playing my position (right winger). It's my first year of rep, but i know how to play the game, i just dont really understand the right winger's main task. Is it to get the ball on the side, birng it up and cross it, or just an extra man to help out on defense? If you could explain my job in a little bit more depth I would really appreciate it, thanks. |
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What are the winger's tactical responsibilities
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| ian |
23:10:17 Monday 26 July 2004 |
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hi my suggestion for all of u who r serious about soccer is to make up a training routine.that is what i have done i've decided to be a more rounded player so i'm dedicating almost all of my time to diminishing my weaknesses. i've set aside 4 hours each day specifically for soccer training. i split it into 2 hour sessions 1 during the morning and 1 during evening occasionally i go out for maybe an hour during the day. 1 hour for each session is dedicated solely to my weak foot (which has improved dramatically) the other 2 hours is mostly for dribbling and a bit of trapping. even if its poring out i still go out and play. do u have any thoughts about what else i could do?
also i do this not because i want to "make it big" i do it because i love it if a team deams me good enough to play proffesionally i will undoubtedly take that opportunity. making it big is not what its all about every1 here must learn that. Great players are not born; they are made. if u learn this sooner rather then later u should be able to go far. |
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About individual soccer training
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