Tuesday Training Tip: April 24, 2012

Throw-ins can account for close to 20% of total game play during most soccer matches. However, it can be one of the most difficult skills for young or inexperienced players to master. The following tips provided by SoccerHelp.com can help your child develop the proper mechanics for a great throw-in:

 SIMPLE THROW-IN FOR BEGINNERS:

1.) Stand facing the field with feet set apart
2.) Place one hand on each side of the ball
3.) Take the ball behind the head and throw forward onto the field

Remember:

a.) Both feet must stay on the ground
b.) Can stand on or beside the side line
c.) Ball must go behind the head
d.) Must use both hands equally (cannot use only hand and if there is a lot of side spin, the referee may say one hand was used too much)
e.) Beginners should throw towards the other team's goal

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To learn more about the Throw In Rule, visit soccer-training-guide.com.

Tuesday Training Tip: April 10, 2012

Healthy self-esteem is a child's best defense against the challenges that kids face when growing up. The editors at KidsHealth.org feel it is important for parents to take an active role in identifying signs of their child having a healthy or unhealthy self-esteem. Click here to read more about developing your child's self esteem.

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Tuesday Training Tip: April 3, 2012

This week's training tip comes from Monkeysee.com. Expert Glenn Alpert show's the importance of controlling the ball with the first touch. He offers a 15 video series explaining soccer basics that kids and parents can understand. Each video is about two minutes long.