US Youth Soccer Coaching Video Clips

03/26/07 08:15 AM Filed in: Technique

USYouthSoccer.org recently added a few videos for coaches. You can check out these videos by clicking the links below.

US Youth Soccer - Coaches Connection Videos:
Second Defender
How to Defend
Junk Yard Soccer
Dribbling for Control
Receiving Ground Balls
In Step Drive, Shooting a Goal

8 vs. 8 for U12 - Presentation

02/11/07 11:20 PM Filed in: Methodology

This video podcast is video of a Keynote Presentation I created for the NHSA to help people understand the benefits and deal with the challenges of creating 8 vs. 8 environments for U12 players.

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Dribbling Moves - The Shoulder Drop

06/23/06 04:01 PM Filed in: Technique

The Shoulder Drop or Swerve is probably one of the most basic dribbling moves that can be used to get past an opponent. Although it is simple to break down and understand the key of its effectiveness lies in the dribbler’s ability to “sell the move”

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Dribbling Moves - The Cruyff

06/03/06 11:18 PM Filed in: Technique

The Cruyff uses the suggestion of a pass as the deceptive element. The dribbler makes it appear as though he is going to play a pass with the instep.

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Dribbling Moves - The Scissors

06/03/06 11:16 PM Filed in: Technique

The scissors move is used to get around or “beat” an opponent. This podcast will demonstrate how the technique is performed and talk about some of the key elements to consider when breaking it down.

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Dribbling Moves - The 'V'

06/03/06 08:38 AM Filed in: Technique

The “V’ is a dribbling move used to abruptly change direction when put under pressure by an opponent. It is often used to evade a defender’s tackle.

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