Skills Tips

Structuring Soccer Practice

Soccer season is quickly approaching, and it is time for youth soccer coaches to sit down and work out their practice plans. For the inexperienced coach, this task can be very difficult. Training a team correctly involves practice designs that are informative and...

Striking the Ball Correctly

The correct way to strike the ball depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are trying to pass it to teammate that is within close range, you want to control the ball, so the instep of the foot is usually the best option. If you are trying to move the ball...

Make your Move

Some solid 1V1 games for your players from the fine folks at Coerver Get the entire Make your Move series for more soccer moves

Using Futsal to Develop Football Skills

Futsal is a variant of football usually played indoors and creates an emphasis on improvisation, ball control and skills. The term "Futsal" comes from the Spanish words for football and hall/room. The combination of these words (fútbol and salon) results in the word...

First Touch Play

During the 2010 World Cup, Jürgen Klinsmann, the television announcer for ESPN and ex-coach of the German national team, noted that the main difference between the American game and that of European powerhouses was that European players are better at making decisions...

The Half-Volley

The half-volley is a somewhat neglected skill when it comes to soccer practices. This is mainly because while it comes easily to some players, many youngsters find it difficult to understand and even more demanding to master. Usually coaches ignore teaching it in...

Beating Opponents with Moves

Learn how to beat opponents with the best skills and moves, courtesy of Coerver Coaching.

Passing and Receiving – Developing the First Touch

A good first touch is often the difference between winning the ball, or giving the opponent the opportunity to steal it. Your practice plans should emphasis this skill frequently. Get more Coerver Training Videos

Basic Changes of Direction

It is never too early to develop fast footwork skills. Just watch these young kids change direction with ease, head up, keeping the ball close to their feet. Do your players dribble and change direction like this? If not, maybe you should check out the Coerver system