What is an Olimpico Goal?
Messi almost scored an Olimpico last week and my wife asked me what that was. I figured others might have the same question so…
Out of Bounds in Soccer: What You Need to Know
When a ball goes out of bounds in soccer, a few things can happen including a throw-in, a goal kick, or a corner kick. …
Dead Ball Soccer Rules: What You Need to Know
Dead ball situations in soccer are an integral part of the game. They refer to any time the ball is not in play and…
The Art of Clearances
When the pressure’s on and danger lurks near your goal, a well-executed clearance can be the difference between a close call and a devastating…
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Set Pieces in Soccer: A Guide to Success
What are set pieces in soccer? Set pieces are deadball situations that occur during a soccer game, such as free kicks, corner kicks, throw-ins,…
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Corner Kick: Everything You Need to Know
A corner kick is awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play across the defending team’s goal line. It can…
Defending Corner Kicks
One of the most difficult situations for a team is defending corner kicks. Due to a lack of offsides, the uncontested ball in front…