Q&A for How to Be a Good Wing Player in Soccer

Run up and down steps or any staircase; do that with enough intensity to build strong feet. When taking a shot, make sure you shift your body weight in the direction of your shot.

Practice your ball dribbling to work on your close control. You can also throw the ball directly in the air and judge where it will land to take it down and trap the ball.

That's just natural human instinct. Learn to be confident with the ball and protect it. The nervousness should lessen the more confident you become.

It is common to have one foot be a stronger shooter than the other. Try to watch people who use the foot you want to improve, and look at the techniques they use. Begin to do "Keepy Uppys" kicking in the rhythm of strong foot, then weak foot. This will improve slightly as practice goes on. You can also use a wall or friend to pass to and use different techniques to use your weaker foot as well as using your stronger, because you don't want to be thinking about which foot you're using too much instead just doing it naturally. Continue to practice passing, and then shooting with weaker foot, and it will eventually catch on.

The wing's responsibility is to create chances and to score and assist goals. Wings support the players around them, as well as linking with the striker and/or attacking midfielder. The wing's job is as key as any other player to get the ball and take it forward for the team using pace and dribbling technique.

Try faking and body feints. Also, try to find a gap between the players to take the ball through safely, and always look for a teammate to pass the ball to when under pressure.

Track back when the opposition is attacking, and keep on the other team's winger. Don't dive into the tackles.

When the ball is on the other wing and the midfielder goes across. This way, you can cover his position, but as he comes back, go back out wide and help cover with your fullback.

Forget about the crowd watching and also forget about impressing your manager. Just play and enjoy your game. Don't be scared of making mistakes, professionals make many. Always move on with the play after a mistake and finally, try playing two touches, trap and play, this helps stabilize you in the game as you now follow up the flow.

Playing against a taller opponent can be a pain if you don't know how to deal with it. First of all, a smaller player is usually going to be quicker than a taller player and so working out a way in which to create space and get around the opponent is a key feature. Find a weakness that the player has, this will involve trying several different things to work your way around the tricky opponent. If pace is an issue for him, try to get as wide as possible, get on the ball, and drive at the player, showing no fear. The opponent's objective will be to intimidate you. Don't let him.

Position the valve of the ball directly where your foot will hit it, then take 4 steps back and 1-2 steps to the left (If you're right-footed). Take several deep breaths before you even think about hitting the ball. You want to be calm. Then strike the ball with the side of your foot, aiming for either of the corners.

Make sure your foot shield covers the ball well enough so that the ball doesn't loose wait upon flight or while in the air.

Remember that it is just a game. That may take some of the pressure off.

Maybe it was unintentional. For accuracy purposes, players prefer close passes, try coming in a little bit. Call for the ball, avoid standing behind an opponent, and make sure you don't often lose the ball once you have it.

I used to play winger, and I also didn't have great stamina. It just takes some extra training, like running long distances. If you're committed and you practice, you'll get there.

Always have your eyes on the defender and study his body movement. Try faking a move and if he follows your first step then change direction, or you can use body faint or shoulder drop. If you can out run the defender, tip the the ball in front and follow up with a sprint and always try to put the ball away from the defender.

Try to be as unpredictable as possible. As a winger, you must run wide into spaces or help in the midfield. Doing stepovers and coming to a halt with the ball is another key aspect on becoming a good winger. Build up your speed and stamina, and the rest will just work out fine.

You should run every day for a mile or more. You should see results in 2-3 weeks. Your stamina will increase and your muscles will grow stronger.

Try something like a sideways chip. The foot will move toward the ball and it will loft naturally, giving it curve and power.

Since being left-footed is rare, you can be very valuable to your team. You will probably be able to kick harder and more accurate than any other player when you're on the left side, which can be enormously helpful for tricky kicks and shots.

It just takes practice. Do more shooting drills with your other foot.

Most of the times in professional football clubs players don't cross while running forward. They'll run fast, and when they've found their spot to cross from, they stop, skill around a defender and then cross.

You just have to practice. Kick against a wall or get a friend to pass with you. Don't be afraid to use your weak foot in practice.

When you are being approached by a defender from the front, the best thing to do is pass. But if you are in a scoring position, take the shot!

Look after the space and your teammates and defenders before you receive the ball so you can make a faster choice. If a defender is on your back, then you should pass it back to a teammate. But If you have space that you can work with, then run.

Beating the goalkeeper is one thing; still standing on your feet after you have done so is another. Beat the keeper, hold your ground, look up and place the ball.

Don't worry about the fans. Block everything out so it's just you, the ball and the players on the field. Also, if they are good fans, they will be okay if you don't get every single ball or make a perfect run up the pitch every time.

You will cross, assist and score. You can also help in defense and attacks.

Strike the ball through your paces, and lean forward to get more power on the ball. Especially in penalties, aim low and hard for the corners.

The best thing to do is hold the ball and protect the ball with your body. Call to your team mates to help, but if they aren't helping, the best thing you can do is hold onto it.