The Soccer Blog

TweetQuestion: How far do soccer players run in a game? Answer: The average soccer player runs more than 5 miles, or 8 kilometers, per game. Obviously this will vary widely depending on the level of competition, the individual player, and the position of the player. Midfielders will commonly do the most running in games, while [...]

TweetQuestion: What are some good soccer drills for six-year-olds? Answer: At this age kids should have fun with the ball. Encourage dribbling and scoring. Every child should have a ball at their feet for most of the practice. No standing in lines! My favorite at this age is to create a square about 15 yds [...]

TweetQuestion: I absolutely love soccer. My coach says I have potential to play great! How do i improve? Answer: Practice, but make sure you are working on the areas of your game that need the most improvement. Work on your off foot, juggling with both feet, and if you can, find someone to work with [...]