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QuestionHow do I increase my stamina for soccer?Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.Go for a run! In a typical soccer game, you'll run around 4–6 miles (6.4–9.7 km).
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QuestionHow much do I need to train every day to become a professional soccer player?Community AnswerIt's not easy becoming pro, but if you really want to then about 2-3 hours of practice a day, minimum. Be careful to not over do it and hydrate.
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QuestionHow do I train to be a striker?Community AnswerPractice shooting a lot. Remember placement over power when it comes to shooting. Although hard shots are always good, a hard shot to the keeper does nothing. Always aim for the corners of the goal. Do sprints. As a forward you will be expected to do a lot of short sprints while getting through balls. Practice your moves and remember to pay attention to offsides as well as staying as far up as possible.
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QuestionHow do I train become a perfect fullback in soccer?Community AnswerWork on your spacing, and make sure you know how to back up your other defenders.
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QuestionHow do I train to be a midfielder?Community AnswerRun, practice dribbling and passing, and just do a lot of fitness work. Lots of running.
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QuestionWhat is the defender's job?Community AnswerA defender's job is to clear the ball from the back and help the goalie keep the ball clear of the net.
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QuestionI want to be more confident in soccer, but how?Community AnswerDon't be afraid of the ball. If you are in the outer field, the worst that could happen is a few bruises and you're not going to get seriously injured in every game or practice, so just go out there and have fun.
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QuestionWhere do I go for individual soccer training?Community AnswerYou can go to a coach for one-on-one lessons or a private soccer tutor/trainer.
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QuestionDoes dribbling the ball increase my speed? Especially if I only practice at dribbling and shooting every day? Plus, is running a mile in 7 minutes an okay speed to do well in games? I'm a forward.Community AnswerPracticing dribbling will increase your speed while dribbling, but not so much as just running in general. And a seven-minute mile as a forward is perfectly fine, but you may want to work on just sprints to help in situations where you have a breakaway or just need to be fast.
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QuestionHow can I kick the ball harder?Community AnswerYou could try taking a long run up to the ball. Also, plant your non-dominant foot firmly alongside just behind the ball and swing your dominant kicking leg back more to achieve more power.
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QuestionI'm new to soccer. What are some things to work on to try and impress my friends with my skills?Community AnswerDribbling, juggling, faking out the other players, and kicking the ball (accurately) with a lot of power.
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QuestionHow can I be a better goalkeeper?Community AnswerYou will need to practice as much as possible, and you will get better.
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QuestionHow often should I train for soccer?Community AnswerAs often as you can, especially if you want to be really good. A minimum should be 4 times a week. Any less means you're not that committed to improving or becoming great at the game.
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QuestionHow do I strengthen my weaker foot for soccer?Community AnswerTry football drills that include passing and dribbling with your weak foot. It will be hard and maybe frustrating at the start, but keep trying and your weaker foot will improve if you keep repeating the same drills over and over again.
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QuestionHow do I motivate myself when training for soccer?Community AnswerGive yourself a reward after your training sessions. This could be going out for dinner or going shopping. If you are a child, maybe ask your parents for a small treat.
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QuestionHow do I make my less dominant foot stronger when training for soccer?Community AnswerPractice dribbling, passing and shooting with only your weaker foot. This will definitely help.
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QuestionHow do I train a midfielder without any equipment?Anniecatherine099Community AnswerYou can just practice running and speed and then when you do get equipment, start doing drills.
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QuestionHow do I train myself to become a striker?Community AnswerWork on getting around defenders by using cones and practise shooting at different parts of the net.
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QuestionWhat drills do I have to do to be a great winger?Community AnswerThese skills are essential: Crossing, shooting, passing, dribbling, tackling, sprinting and running.
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