Tips for Beginners on How to Play Soccer

The game of soccer can be an exciting and fun experience, but it can also be challenging.  There are many moves and tricks to be learned and for the first time player it may seem like they will never learn to play soccer properly.  It really isn't all that difficult to do if you simply make up your mind to do your best and proceed from there.  Here are some tips for beginners on how to play soccer:

1.  How to Pass a Soccer Ball -- Introduction

What is meant by passing the ball is kicking the ball to your teammate.  Passing and dribbling are two of the most critical skills in soccer as they happen often during the game, as witnessed in Galaxy soccer.  By passing the ball, a team rotates the possession among its members.  When defenders begin to come at you, it's going to be a struggle to hold onto the ball.  Don't just kick the ball though.  Kick the ball using the inside of your foot  and pass it to a teammate so that they can run with the ball in open space.

The type of pass used is determined by the situation.  The short grounded pass is used most often as it is easy to both send or receive.  When passing you must keep your attention focused and be as accurate as possible, because a pass that goes in the wrong direction can give your opponents possession of the ball.  Another thing that's important is remember to follow through when you pass.  Once you kick the ball, don't just kick it and then stop the movement of your foot.  Let your kicking foot continue to move in the same direction for just a second.  Doing this makes for better accuracy and a steady pass.

2.  How to Dribble a Soccer Ball 

There's no doubt about it.  Dribbling is the skill that is the most used in the game of soccer.  If you fail to learn this skill, you simply cannot learn to play soccer.  Now what is dribbling exactly.  Well, dribbling means lightly tapping the ball with your feet, but moving it all the while.  Every touch should pull the ball forward or in a certain direction.  This is also called 'running with the ball'.

When dribbling it's important to lock your ankle.  Don't keep it loose while moving the ball forward, and concentrate on always keeping the ball as close to your feet as you can.

3.  How to Shoot a Soccer Ball

Shooting the ball is when you kick it with force in a certain direction while trying to score a goal.  It is a necessary skill and not just for forwards either, but for midfielders and defenders as well, because situations will arise where any player, regardless of his position, will have to shoot.  You've seen the players for Galaxy Soccer do this many times. 

1.  Shooting -- hard pass --  For this particular shot, the side of the foot is used the same as it is for passing, but the ball is hit a lot harder than for passing, because you want to score.

2.  Shooting by curling --  For this shot, the inside of the foot is used.  On your sneaker it would be the part of your foot just below where the laces begin.  You wrap your foot around the ball as you kick it, so that the ball spins and the spin causes it to swerve in the air.

3.  Shooting with power -- For this shot you use your instep.  This is the part of the shoe which has the laces.  Place your non shooting foot on the side of the ball.  It should be 6 to 7 inches from the ball, in the direction of the shot.  As you hit the ball, be certain the knee of your striking foot is right above the ball, and that you make good contact with the ball.  This kind of shot doesn't come right away.  You will need practice, so start off slowly until you get used to the feel of it. 

Biography:  Jake Hyet is an expert in soccer, having written numberous articles on the topic particular on the subject of how to learn to play soccer, and written extensively about galaxysoccer.com.au.

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