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 *Soccer Referee Workload*

Soccer referees run about the same distance at similar intensities as the players for whom they are officiating.
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 *Coaching- Instruct Bench Players*

Providing instruction to players who are on the bench will boost team spirit and improve your athletes’ knowledge of the game.
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 *Soccer Jump Plyometric Exercise*

A plyometric medicine ball exercise that strengthens the abdominals, hip fl exors and lower back for a more powerful knee lift.

 *Wolves and Sheep Game*

A dribbling game in which players must dribble as fast as they can to a safety zone when they hear a signal.
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 *Turn-and-Pass Contest*

A contest that gives players practice in making fast turns with the ball. Also develops the ability to pass accurately and to receive passes.

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 *Transition Game*

A game that teaches soccer players to make an immediate transition from offense to aggressive defense and vice versa.

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 *Throw-In: Don't Bounce the Pass*

Throw-ins should be aimed at the receiver's foot or head, not bounced off the turf.
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 *Tackling - Time Tips*

Timing tips for stealing from an attacker who is shielding the ball.

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 *Shooting: Spin-Around Shot Drill*

A drill that teaches players to make spin-around shots when their back is facing away from the goal.

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 *Shooting - Bend it Like Beckham*

Where to contact the soccer ball in order to bend it in different directions.
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 *Shooting - Three Point Drill*

A drill in which players take a long shot, a one-time shot and a header, all in one run towards the net.

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 *Penalty Kick -Watch the Hips*

Goalies can improve their chances on penalty shots by almost 10% if they watch the kicker's hips.

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 *Penalty Kick - Goalie Eye Focus*

During penalty kick situations, experienced goalies use their eyes differently than those who are inexperienced.
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 *Penalty Kick - Short Run Up*

A quick drop and shot during a penalty shot can catch the goalkeeper unprepared and reduce his/her chances of moving forward.
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 *Penalty Kicks - Best Goalie Cue*

On penalty kicks, goalies can predict the direction of the shot by watching the position of the non-kicking foot.