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…
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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. …
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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…
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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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Advice | Coaching | Soccer FAQ
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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Advice | Rules | Soccer FAQ
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…
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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…
