Essential Soccer Skills for Beginners

While soccer coaches don't always address the importance of turning and shielding in soccer, it's essential to learn how to turn and shield in one fluid motion.

Want to juke an opponent like Messi? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn a list of common soccer skill moves and choose three to master.

Can you kick with the outside of your foot? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn why learning how to use your whole foot is essential in soccer.

Learning to control the soccer ball with your entire body (except arms, of course!) is essential for becoming a dangerous player. Learn how in this lesson.

You have a shot on goal—now what? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn about the physical and mental technique behind finishing and scoring goals.