Category Archives: Drills and Skills

Great goalkeeping starts with the right stance.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Mike

From World Class coaching, a nice article on the importance of a keeper’s stance in relation to the positioning and pressure of a team’s defense. At Code Four Athletics, we know the importance of great keeper gear – check us out when … Continue reading →

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Tips for improving soccer chest traps.

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mike

It’s been said that soccer is basically a game of keep-away. As such, it’s very important that players master the art of maintaining possession. Since the chest is the largest surface of the body, it can easily be used to cushion the … Continue reading →

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Easy goalkeeper positioning / shot-blocking drill.

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Mike

From our friends at World Class Coaching: a simple, effective goalie drill to help work on positioning and shot blocking. Don’t forget to keep the keeper looking good with our gear including goalie gloves, keeper jerseys and goalie pants.

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Soccer Shooting Drills: Wall Ball

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Mike

From World Class Coaching, check out this effective Wall Ball soccer drill to use with your team. For more tips and drills, check out our own collection of soccer coaching DVDs and books. Play on!

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High-school girl soccer player has serious skills.

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Mike

Indi Armstrong Cowie learned to walk chasing a soccer ball. At age 10 she played on a coed team and once scored all seven goals in a 7-6 win. By that time, Cowie could juggle the ball 2,000 times without … Continue reading →