Category: coaches
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Reward the Soccer Assist
Players, coaches, and parents focus on who scores the goal. By emphasizing who had the most assists in a game, goal scorers will now look to get their teammates more involved in the game and make the team much better.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Never Let the Ball Hit the Ground
As a referee, I have had the opportunity to see many age groups and different calibers of players. I am always surprised at the number of players, even high school […]
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Simple Goalkeeper Tricks
Having a good goalkeeper can turn a mediocre team into a great team. Standing on or in the goal on free kicks, being properly positioned between the goal posts, and taking a forward hop-step before a shot on goal are simply yet effective ways to make a goalkeeper better.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Communication
Player communication amongst each other is a must-have in soccer. All the good players and teams constantly talk to one another. \”Keep\” and \”Man On\” are 2 terms that players should start using right away.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Shots On Goal
Using the instep to drive hard shots on goal is great but if they are kicked directly at the goalie, then there is no benefit in the velocity. A better solution is to use the inside-of-the-foot and have players think how they want to score a goal.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Play the Whistle
Until the referee blows the whistle or the ball is well out-of-play, players should continue to play. If an assistant referee raises the flag, it does not mean the play has stopped. Only the referee\’s can stop play.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Good Sportsmanship
In soccer, as in life, players should be good sports. Nobody likes a poor sport. Referees are no exception. Players that show good sportsmanship during a game could possibly, just maybe get a favorable call.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Bombs Away
Take full advantage when an opponent has difficulty controlling high kicks. Always anticipate that the ball will be missed by the defending team and have a player ready to take full advantage. Use this strategy when going with the wind.
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2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: No Offside Traps
An offside is one of the most difficult tactics to implement successfully. Professional teams have a tough time. A team is only asking for trouble if this is part of their strategy, especially young teams. Don\’t do it!