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How can I improve my goal ability in soccer?

Walter Merino
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Walter Merino is a Youth Soccer Coach and Co-Founder of Ole Soccer Club based out of the Los Angeles, California area. He has coached youth from the age of four to the high school and college levels. Walter has played collegiate soccer for Cal Poly Pomona and Los Angeles Mission College. His accomplishments include coaching Olé Soccer Club to win the 2017 Cal South State Cup Governors Boys 2007 Division title.

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When you get in front of the goal, the key is to keep your composure. Make sure that once you get in front of the goal, you try your best to see where you would like the ball to go before receiving it. To direct the ball, position your hips in the direction of where you would like the ball to go.

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How do I set my head to score either a corner, free kick, or a cross using my forehead?

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First, practice heading the ball, then, work on learning the right angle to get it into the net from where you are.

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What if the defenders block my way to the goalpost?

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You can pass your teammate inside the box or take a long shot. If the defense wall is too tight, then pass the ball back.

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Can a defender also score a lot of goals?

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Yes, though it is atypical, and usually the result of unique circumstances, like scoring with a header off a corner kick.

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Which is the easiest way to score in football?

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Aim to the corners of the net and hit the ball as hard as you can.

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If I am playing soccer with my friends, how can I score?

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If you're in a tight space, I recommend passing the ball to someone free. Make sure they're not past the last defender, as it would be classed as "offside". Keep calling for the ball when you're not offside and you still have some space. When you're in the box, don't be afraid to take a shot. If the goalkeeper pushes it away with his hands outside the pitch behind the goal, it will become a corner kick. Try heading the ball if you're tall enough.

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What if my teammates are not passing the ball to me?

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Call for the ball as loudly as possible if you think you're in a better position to score. However, if they are in a better position, let them have the shot. What is important is the success of the team, not personal glory.

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If I want to score a goal with my left foot what should I do?

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Practice shooting and your skills as much as you can with your left foot to train and build up confidence with your left foot. Once you have confidence and control with your left foot, you'll be able to use it during matches.

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What makes a ball go up when it is shot?

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The angle. The ball will go flat if your angle isn't enough to make it in the air.

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What if I am the only person against a group of defenders?

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Pass the ball to an open player and run behind the defenders to receive the ball back. This is also called a "1-2", "wall pass," or "give and go."

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What if I am the only one open and I cannot score? What do I do?

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Ask for the ball. Even if you don't think you can score, it doesn't hurt to try, and you will probably draw a defender, which may leave someone else open.

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Can I strip on the pitch?

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Yes, but you will probably be thrown off of the pitch and possibly even removed from your team.

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How does a soccer player get paid?

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A soccer player gets paid yearly and based off of what team he/she is on.

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I get tense when I get a pass from another player and don't know what to do. How do I overcome this?

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Trust in yourself! Everyone is going to make mistakes. Just think how good it will feel if you score or assist. Take the ball, unless someone is in a better position, or someone says "man on". Otherwise, play soccer! Having the ball is part of it.

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I'm not good at scoring, can you give me a tip?

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Aim for the corners. It's harder for the keeper to reach there than anywhere else.

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How do I overcome my fear and score more goals?

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There is nothing to be afraid of, as football is just a fun game to play. So, just be free and just kick the living hell out of the ball.

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