The Foundations of Soccer

Although Soccer {is seen as

is viewed as as

can be regarded as

can be considered} {a fun

an enjoyable

a great

an exciting

an excellent

an amazing

a fantastic} and easy sport to learn, the foundations of soccer {can vary

can differ

may differ

may vary} significantly. Soccer {also known as

also called

also referred to as

often known as

generally known as

often called

known as

better known as

referred to as} football is a sport split into 2 halves of forty-five minutes. Each team defends its goals while {trying to

attempting to

wanting to

seeking to} penetrate the opposing goal. {The requirements

Certain requirements

The needs

The prerequisites

The necessities} of the game {are simple

are pretty straight forward

are quite obvious}, two goals, a ball and legs that bend at the knees. What better way to have fun.

{For those that want to pursue a career in soccer will definitely need to master other aspects of the game

Players that want to pursue a soccer career will need to master other aspects of the game}. {Although the

Even though

Even though the} rules of the game never {change

alter}, the obstacles and complexity of the game {act like

behave like

work like} a big filter {which will

that will

that may

that should} inevitably eliminate most players before they reach their full potential.

{So what are the foundations of Soccer

Do you know what the foundations of soccer are}?

Motivation – {No one can train for you, can they

Well that’s easy, no one can train for you, can they}? {No one else

Nobody else

Who else} can {improve your

enhance your

transform your

boost your

strengthen your

revitalize your} game. Motivation {is an important

is a vital

is a crucial} aspect of soccer {and one

and something} that gets mentioned the least.

Training – {In order to

To be able to

So that you can

As a way to

In an effort to

If you want to} improve, you need to practice and train. You need to improve your levels of fitness and {improve your

enhance your

increase your

boost your

raise your} physical strength.

Nutrition – {You need to eat a healthy and well balanced diet that will allow your body to train at high intensities

You are what you eat. So try a healthy and well balance diet that allows your body to perform at its peak}. {You also need the right nutrients to aid in your recovery

Don’t forget those little vitamins and minerals to help aid your recoveries}.

Soccer Drills – The best way to improve your passing, shooting and dribbling {is through

is via} repetition. Drills {are ideal for

are perfect for

are fantastic for

are best for

are brilliant for

are great for

are good for} practicing a technique through repetition and allow you to master certain {aspects of

facets of

areas of

components of} {the game

the sport}. {Remember to

Make sure to

Be sure you

Make sure you

Don’t forget to

You should

Be sure to

Take the time to

Make time to} practice, practice, and practice.

Weight Training – {In order to

To be able to

So that you can

So as to

In an effort to

So that they can} compete at your maximum for {90 minutes

ninety minutes}, {you will need to

you will have to

you need to

you simply must

you have got to

you’ll want to} condition {your muscles

parts of your muscles

muscle tissue

your muscle mass

yourself physically} for 90 minutes of sprinting, jogging, walking, changing directions and even running backwards. Lifting weights will definitely give you an advantage in the last 10 minutes of a game when your opponents start to tire.

Psychology – “Team Spirit” is probably the most underrated {aspect of

facet of

part of

element of

component of} the game. Your coach and team {should always

must always

ought to} make you feel like a winner, not a loser, irrespective of the score line.

{Your thoughts

Your thinking} and what you talk about around your team mates affects your performance and plays {a significant

a substantial

an important

a tremendous} role in the levels of confidence you have. {Remember to always

Always} feed yourself positive thoughts to maintain confidence and increase your levels of enjoyment.

Enjoyment & Fun – {If you enjoy

If you like

If you love} soccer and are having fun, chances are you’ll remain in {the game

the sport}. Playing Soccer for long periods of time is the only way to improve and take your game to the next level. This will inevitably give you every chance to play the game professionally.

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