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10 Tips for Coaching Indoor Soccer

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Here are 10 tips for coaching indoor soccer. Playing soccer on an indoor surface requires a different strategy than outdoor full field soccer. The pace of the game is much quicker indoors, so it is important to have a backup player at each position, since substitutions are frequently needed.

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How to Head a Soccer Ball

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Use these tips when learning how to head a soccer ball, and it will help you correctly and accurately place the ball when using your head.  This video also shows you how to head the ball for different situations, such as a defensive move, offensive scoring opportunity, and for controlling a ball to be directed [...]

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Substitutions in Indoor Soccer

East Field Player's Box

In this video you will be shown the proper methods for substituting in and out of the game with your fellow players.  Indoor soccer does not stop for substitutions, like outdoor soccer does, instead it has a more of a hockey style of substitutions.  Make sure you are out of the field of play before [...]

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Soccer

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In this video, some of the main differences between Indoor and Outdoor Soccer are explained.  The most obvious difference is that you are indoors and have walls and nets involved.  Also explained is the incorporation of the “3 lines rules” and what happens when the ball hits the net.  This video is for the beginner [...]

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How To Curve A Soccer Ball

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There are times when you want to bend the ball when shooting or crossing during a game, but you don’t know how to do it consistently.  By following the steps listed below and watching the video as an example, you should be well on your way to bending it like Beckham. When to Curve Free [...]

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