Playing at home:

Soccer is a fun game to play. The better your skills, the more fun you’ll have! A great way to improve your skills is to play with friends or play on your own.

Here are a bunch of things you can do at home or in the local park. We have categories for games,  passing & receiving, dribbling, juggling and ball control and fast footwork. Many of the activities have links to video demos. Link: full video catalog

Try some of these activities. If you get bored with one, try a different one, or create your own. Most importantly, have fun!

Goalkeeping:

Distribution:

• Bowling:  Bowling is useful for short, quick distributions. It's very similar to the bowling you do at a bowling lane. Two main differences: you don't get to stick your fingers inside a soccer ball, but a soccer ball is much lighter than a bowling ball! link: demo video

1. Cup the ball between your right (or left) hand and forearm.

2. Bring your right (or left) arm back, rotating at the shoulder. This is the "back swing" and will give you power.

3. Step toward your target with your left (or right) foot. This helps with aim and power.

4. Bowl the ball from a low position and follow through toward your target. If you do it properly, you'll deliver a smooth rolling ball with enough power to reach your target.