Essential Soccer Skills for Beginners
An 11-part course with Simply Soccer
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Dave has played soccer at many high levels including the collegiate level along with having practiced with some professional teams. He loves to teach players what he knows and loves even more to see them progress. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 54 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 13
- Exercises 24
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62 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEFitness lesson 1Free6 CQ
Struggling with juggling? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn about the importance of ball control and drills for developing ball control skills.
with Simply SoccerStruggling with juggling? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn about the importance of ball control and drills for developing ball control skills.
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10 minFREEFitness lesson 2Free6 CQ
The next most important skill in soccer right behind ball control? Dribbling. In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn how to dribble effectively with control.
with Simply SoccerThe next most important skill in soccer right behind ball control? Dribbling. In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn how to dribble effectively with control.
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9 minFREEFitness lesson 3Free5 CQ
Soccer is a team sport, therefore passing is essential to the game! In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn how to pass effectively to your teammates.
with Simply SoccerSoccer is a team sport, therefore passing is essential to the game! In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn how to pass effectively to your teammates.
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11 minSoccer lesson 46 CQ
In the fourth lesson of this soccer fundamentals course, learn about the concept of properly receiving the ball and why it's important to practice.
with Simply SoccerIn the fourth lesson of this soccer fundamentals course, learn about the concept of properly receiving the ball and why it's important to practice.
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10 minSoccer lesson 56 CQ
Shooting: is it all about power or technique? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn all about the importance of shooting and how to use proper technique.
with Simply SoccerShooting: is it all about power or technique? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn all about the importance of shooting and how to use proper technique.
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8 minSoccer lesson 65 CQ
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.
with Simply SoccerWhile 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.
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11 minSoccer lesson 76 CQ
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.
with Simply SoccerWant to juke an opponent like Messi? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn a list of common soccer skill moves and choose three to master.
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9 minSoccer lesson 85 CQ
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.
with Simply SoccerCan 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.
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9 minSoccer lesson 95 CQ
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.
with Simply SoccerLearning 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.
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12 minSoccer lesson 107 CQ
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.
with Simply SoccerYou have a shot on goal—now what? In this soccer fundamentals lesson, learn about the physical and mental technique behind finishing and scoring goals.
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9 minSoccer lesson 115 CQ
Now that you've learned the key fundamentals of soccer, it's time to go out and implement them so you become the soccer player you've dreamed of being!
with Simply SoccerNow that you've learned the key fundamentals of soccer, it's time to go out and implement them so you become the soccer player you've dreamed of being!
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7 minSoccer lesson4 CQ
So you know how to shoot a soccer ball, but do you know how to shoot with power? In this soccer lesson, learn the mechanics of a power shot.
with Simply SoccerSo you know how to shoot a soccer ball, but do you know how to shoot with power? In this soccer lesson, learn the mechanics of a power shot.
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1052 min10-part Sports course31 CQ
Learn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
with Pro Tips4ULearn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
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1147 min11-part Soccer course29 CQ
With Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
with Pro Tips4UWith Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
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401217 min40-part Basketball course626 CQ
A collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
with 4CITY BasketballA collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
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321 min3-part Golf course12 CQ
Want to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
with Peter KnightWant to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
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939 min9-part Boxing course23 CQ
In this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
with ExpertBoxingIn this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
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1147 min11-part Soccer course29 CQ
With Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
with Pro Tips4UWith Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
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11114 min11-part Soccer course62 CQ
To be a great soccer player, you have to practice all aspects of the game. In this course, learn the key fundamentals of soccer for beginners or intermediate players looking to improve.
with Simply SoccerTo be a great soccer player, you have to practice all aspects of the game. In this course, learn the key fundamentals of soccer for beginners or intermediate players looking to improve.
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7 minFREESoccer Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Khalida Popal did not let the harassment by the Taliban stop her from playing soccer. But daily death threats left her no choice — she fled her homeland and ...
with PRI's The WorldKhalida Popal did not let the harassment by the Taliban stop her from playing soccer. But daily death threats left her no choice — she fled her homeland and ...
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3 minFREEPolitical Science Worldly CurioFree2 CQ
The United States, Mexico and Canada have announced a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament. If they're successful, it would be the first ti...
The US, Canada and Mexico want to co-host the 2026 World Cup — and Trump approves, says soccer chiefwith PRI's The WorldThe United States, Mexico and Canada have announced a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament. If they're successful, it would be the first ti...
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3 minFREESoccer Worldly CurioFree2 CQ
Women are banned from attending soccer matches in Iran. But eight women in Tehran attempted to slip through disguised as men.
with PRI's The WorldWomen are banned from attending soccer matches in Iran. But eight women in Tehran attempted to slip through disguised as men.