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All exercises are not equal. It is important to understand the differences between different exercises and especially between specialized and general exercises. There are major differences between them in regard to execution and in the results they produce in your execution of specific skills and game play. GENERAL STRENGTH EXERCISES General strength exercises are those […]

Playing soccer is easy. All you have to do is run and kick the ball into a net. If you are a serious player, you should be laughing at this comment, since women’s soccer has evolved into a very complex and physically demanding sport. Not only must you be able to kick and pass the

Pre-season conditioning for soccer usually consists of long-distance running to develop the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, i.e., your aerobic capabilities. For many players, especially young players, this is a very effective method of training. Development of the aerobic capabilities is needed in order to last the entire game and for recovery after intense play. Thus,

In a recent clinic given to professional soccer coaches I was surprised to learn that did little on improving the mechanics of the kick. They spent most of their time on strategy and instructing the youngsters on the type of kick needed for the play in question. Their emphasis was not on how well the

In a recent Runners’ World article, it was brought out that by adjusting your running, you can avoid injury. The author correctly brought out that faulty running is a major cause of injury. Typically, this happens when you try running longer or faster, at which time your running form breaks down, leading to injury. His