How to chip the ball over the goalkeeper (7mlc)
Scoop the ball, don’t kick it. Angle your body in the direction you want the ball to go.
15 ladder exercises for developing quick feet (7mlc)
Quick feet improve game performance. This type of exercise should be addressed at least once a week. Do them slowly at first and gradually increase speed until you can perform everything at full throttle. List of exercises: Two foot forward Two foot sideways Icky shuffle Backward icky shuffle In & out SL in & out…
10 dribbling moves to beat defenders (7mlc)
8 elegant moves to beat defenders and 2 moves to show off :-).
Stops and turns (TVT)
Stopping and turning requires technique and agility. 10 ways to turn while dribbling the ball:
10 minute core stability cross-fit workout
10 minutes of core strength exercises. Core stability training increases performance during gameplay and reduces the risk for injuries. Please note it’s important to include progressions in fitness training. Also checkout this article about Core Exercises Unique to Soccer by Human Kinetics.
10 ball mastery exercises (7mlc)
I’m a fan of 7mlc’s ball skill exercises. Here’s another video with 10 ball mastery exercises to work on ball control. When the weather too bad, you can do these indoor because you really don’t need much space for this.
Boxing as crosstraining for soccer players
Simple padwork might just be a great crosstraining for soccer players. Why? It’s a great cardio workout, it helps with injury prevention. You work on body strength and agility. Moreover, combat sports boost self-confidence and you develop a dose of healthy aggression. Boxing is even applied at the highest level of professional football, as you…
3 individual striker drills (7mlc)
Short sharp movements creating space. Drill #1 | 5 reps | 0:00 – 2:56 See drawing (1): With your right foot do an inside touch, then outside touch, then touch around the cones + ball. Finish with left foot into far right corner. See drawing (2): Run around the cones backwards (facing the ball). Finish…
Indoor ball control exercises (7mlc)
Each of the 5 exercises: do the exercise for (at least) 30 seconds – rest 30 seconds and repeat 3 times. Then proceed to next exercise. Exercise #1 (0:11): roll the ball with laterally with 1 foot (R/L) to the other (L/R) roll the ball back laterally (L/R to R/L) push the ball forward (with…